my crocheted socks

[megamomls]

Well here goes my first post with a pic. lol

I made these socks using this patt with LB Magic Stipes to be able to wear with shoes:

http://crochetandknitting.com/mensock.htm

 

I changed a few things in the patt to go with the LB Magic Stripes yarn.

I used a G hook instead of an H. The Magic stripes is a #2 yarn & the H hook seemed to make the stitches too big.

When starting the foot of the sock after ribbing, i used a hook one size smaller (in this case an F) for the first row around tube of ribbing....i find it that it doesn't bunch out & it's much easier to get into the stitches.

I also used one size smaller hook for Rnd 1 in "continue with the rest of the foot" (first row working into sides of heel)....once again, this makes it easier to get into the stitches.

Even though i was working with a smaller yarn & hook...i only had to add 2 extra rows before starting decrease for foot.

The only thing i'll probably change with the next pair i make is working in the round for the foot part instead of turning. I was having a brain fart while doing first sock....."magic striping" will only work in the round! rofl In the pic it looks like it's got a wonderful stripe....what you don't see is the other side that is not striped!! lol

Pic is clickable!

Laura in TX

[MaryPat]

They're beautiful.

 

I'm surprised they didn't work them in the round. Sometimes designers don't know alternate methods and go with what they know.

[SHERYL]

Look great!!!! Nice color.............

[oliveoil]

Wow!! Those look really nice!! I just love using self striping yarn!! Great job!!

[misssmaggie]

Looks great !!! Thanks for sharing!

[mythunderbird]

very nice and thanks for sharing welcome to the ville:hug

[Sockmad]

I have found that magic stripe works best if done from the toe up. It stripes all the way around that way.

[SPRAT605]

cool socks!