tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post501609816555362789..comments2024-01-23T13:51:03.017-05:00Comments on earthchicknits: Making Wavesearthchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-9631642271478840642007-10-02T03:05:00.000-04:002007-10-02T03:05:00.000-04:00I have found that I need to take an inch off of an...I have found that I need to take an inch off of any sock pattern's foot. I think it's partly because I like me socks TIGHT, and of course the knit stitch stretches. I like the sock to cup my heel perfectly, otherwise, what is the point of knitting the damn thing by hand?<BR/><BR/>I know my sister, for instance, hates a snug sock, and doesn't mind for the toe or heel to be flapping a little loose - something which I loathe. Maybe it comes down to preference?Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-72870109810828491162007-09-23T14:21:00.000-04:002007-09-23T14:21:00.000-04:00knit on, through all adversity... one of my favori...knit on, through all adversity... one of my favorite EZ sentiments. <BR/>the socks do look beautiful. i had the same fit issue w/ my first few pairs... the thing that helped me is measuring row gauge, then calculating the rows for the toe decreases... helped me figure out exactly where to start the decreases for the best length. also, negative ease :)<BR/>xoamishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153910403783107480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-5311707698529279822007-09-19T21:10:00.000-04:002007-09-19T21:10:00.000-04:00Not useful?? What about in winter? There is nothin...Not useful?? What about in winter? There is nothing cozier than slipping on wool socks after a long walk home in the snow (assuming that, as is usually the case with me, you weren't bright enough to put them on before the trip outside). <BR/><BR/>I hope that you manage to enjoy the socks in spite of the very loaded memories associated with them (and, again, your insane claim that they aren't useful).Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380570579595209692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-65387050537789831502007-09-19T09:28:00.000-04:002007-09-19T09:28:00.000-04:00I think you need to take up cross-country skiing -...I think you need to take up cross-country skiing -- a beautiful pair of socks like this over a liner would be not only warm but incredibly fashionable, at least where I live and ski! Cathcathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220793371678913415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-57977695934233216862007-09-19T07:27:00.000-04:002007-09-19T07:27:00.000-04:00They look fabulous!They look fabulous!Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315635566608283734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-69194414899326163812007-09-18T22:08:00.000-04:002007-09-18T22:08:00.000-04:00these socks are GORGEOUS and i LOVE that book! as...these socks are GORGEOUS and i LOVE that book! <BR/><BR/>as for the fit, i haven't had a problem with that thus far, but i always do measurements with the gauge before following the pattern, like if it says to start the heel 2 inches before, i measure my row gauge, how many rows the heel will be, etc... you probably know all that already, maybe just a fluke handknitting thing! i love them nonetheless, and the reminder of what a miracle you experienced makes them all the more beautiful.KBlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018123178111669749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-24600110204075913642007-09-18T21:41:00.000-04:002007-09-18T21:41:00.000-04:00I've got to defend the usefulness of socks. I rea...I've got to defend the usefulness of socks. I really wear mine, particularly in the depths of winter, they are so much better in boots than any store-bought socks could ever be for me. Plus, I adore knitting them :) <BR/><BR/>I think your socks are beautiful and you just need to remind yourself, if you are decreasing for the toe at 1 1/2 inches from toe end, then go up to 2 inches, if you're at 2, go up to 2 1/2, I'm feeling that would do the trick for giving you socks you feel you could use :)schrodingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-28110693774786358262007-09-18T21:05:00.000-04:002007-09-18T21:05:00.000-04:00Adorable!Adorable!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-74999717547588769292007-09-18T19:48:00.000-04:002007-09-18T19:48:00.000-04:00I am without useful comments on the socks. Never ...I am without useful comments on the socks. Never having knitted any. But I love them and they are gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>And you know...the beach trip wasn't really ill-fated...but glory-fated...no? Horrifying, sickening, etc., but ultimately...Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-44039979207449480882007-09-18T19:29:00.000-04:002007-09-18T19:29:00.000-04:00They're beautiful -- both colour and pattern.How i...They're beautiful -- both colour and pattern.<BR/><BR/>How is the fabric? Firm but flexible? Perhaps you can keep using the same size needle but fewer stitches? I *always* try on a sock before I start the toe to make sure it's at the right length for my foot. Measure on this one to see just how long your toe decreases take, and then start the toe when the foot is that much shorter.<BR/><BR/>I'll voice a different opinion on length. I think it has to be exact. I like a bit of snugness (negative ease) around the sock, but not in length; otherwise, my toes feel squished.<BR/><BR/>Either way, it sounds like you're ready to give socks a rest and work on other stuff. A change is as good as a rest, or so they say. :-)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483752128029075112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-91081038091099817342007-09-18T18:14:00.000-04:002007-09-18T18:14:00.000-04:00Beautiful! =)I love the heel flap and the magic of...Beautiful! =)<BR/>I love the heel flap and the magic of the heel turn too.dickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320531907394596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-35139277810727274492007-09-18T17:57:00.000-04:002007-09-18T17:57:00.000-04:00I was going to say the same as Stacey. I'm assumin...I was going to say the same as Stacey. I'm assuming when you say they're too long you mean from heel to toe, not that the heel flap is too long? Patterns are not always clear on the foot length, but you need negative ease, and I have learned to double check. If the pattern says to start toe shaping when the foot length is 1.5" away from my toe, I'm going to double check that to make sure the sock isn't the same exact length as my foot--you want it to stretch.<BR/><BR/>To do that, figure out how many rows the shaping takes place over (count the even rows too) and work out the length against your row gauge. I usually aim for 1/2" negative ease.<BR/><BR/>They ARE beautiful socks.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-86810938907784394602007-09-18T17:55:00.000-04:002007-09-18T17:55:00.000-04:00The socks are beautiful. I agree with you about pr...The socks are beautiful. I agree with you about practicality. Right now I'm knitting through the sock yarn I have, and I'm not sure whether I'll buy more when I'm done.<BR/><BR/>Fit is a tough thing to nail down. Do you use follow a pattern and hope it will fit, or do you calculate when you need to start knitting the next part (gusset, heel, toe, whatever) in order to get the length you want? I think it's easier to do the math, but everyone has their own way of doing things.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734495625669767362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970030.post-65289004101936323472007-09-18T17:42:00.000-04:002007-09-18T17:42:00.000-04:00Well, call them slipper socks. You know, the ones...Well, call them slipper socks. You know, the ones you put on in the morning when the floors are cold? Just trying to help!<BR/><BR/>As far as "your problem", I think you may be forgetting about negative ease in sock knitting. Overall length, with the tight way they should fit factored in there? I don't know!! Just trying to help!staceykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567876496130030502noreply@blogger.com