So Much for Restraint
It was supposed to be a swatch. It really was. But you see, I hate swatching in the round. I know how, I can do it, I just don’t like to. So I went ahead and swatched over a whole cuff’s worth of stitches. Then, well, then it was too nifty to rip out. See? The only problem is, that’s the inside of the sock. I’m not quite sure if i carry on as I am, or if I rip and redo it so that the pattern is reversed. Would you run screaming from a pattern who’s last instruction was ‘turn it inside out?’
Edited to add a picture of the other side. I know the difference is subtle, but I also think it’s important. I have a feeling these are just going to be ‘reversible’ socks. Thoughts?
That is awesome!
Course if you’d show us the other side, we could help you decide! 😉
Indeed! Consider it done…
i love socks that work inside out and outside in.
wait. that is the same.
i love socks that are reversible.
i love that yarn you are knitting with too.
oooooo, tough choice. But I have say, I think I’d always wear them “wrong” side out. But I like the idea of reversible socks.
I love the way that looks! I like the inside out version best, but since I’m goofy I’d probably wear one each way. I just finished the outside in socks from Knitty and they are great, so that probably accounts for part of why I love the socks you are working on here.
That is just too cool! I love the idea of reversible socks….is it possible?
I think there was a pattern online (Knitty?) about six months ago that had directions to turn them inside out when finished. Or am I dreaming?
Ha! I was right. FYI it was a pattern called “Outside In” in Summer 2009 Knitty. But the pattern on your swatch is cooler.
Oh I love them inside out!
I have to now admit that I have spent the last 2 days reading all your archives. I do that when I find an interesting and well written (for lack of a better word) blog. I’m just getting into knitting socks so all of your patterns are very inspiring to me. Kudos on the book deal!
You’re right about Ravelry btw, every knitter should join, it’s such a great community. I really love all the yarn you use, especially that yellow one used in the socks for your Boy. Gorgeous!
Wishing you well from Australia! Keep up the awesome.
Funny thing is, I taught myself to knit in the round and I did knit the sock inside out. Personally, I like when the toe is grafted on the inside. I learned when I got to the top of the foot what I had done wrong because the pattern changed direction. I didn’t feel like starting over so I knitted the second sock to match. 🙂
Love inside out—so groping around in the a.m., no concern for wearing socks ‘wrong’ way out!
I love Susan’s idea of wearing one on each side. Especially with a difference as subtle as this one. Fun!
I’ll be curious to see what you come up with on the feet, Hunter! That’ll be a trickier bit.