I've finished the first Sock Hop sock and begun the cuff on sock #2. I have to say I love this Austerman Step yarn! It feels great to work with having the aloe and jojoba in it. I've tried the sock on too....and it feels wonderful on the foot as well!I like this pattern (Elongated Corded Rib) from Charlene Schurch's book, Sensational Knitted Socks. I ended up having to cast on 88 stitches to get the right size sock for my foot. (That's a LOT of knitting on size US#0 needles!) It's really been fun to see the sock take shape--even knowing that I deviated from the pattern on the heel flap.
I have a friend who doesn't like the fraternal twins she ends up with when she knits socks. I really sort of prefer them in the end! I think they add to the character of the socks and boast "Handmade!" Anyone can walk into a store and buy a pair of perfectly matched socks. Not everyone will have socks that are clearly related, but not exactly alike. Now that I'm over 40, I kinda like that!
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Your sock looks great! I totally agree with you on the franternal twin idea, although I had one pair come out identical without trying, so that was fun too. A blogless friend of mine also loves the Step yarn and has made several pairs. She says the lotion stays in through many washings and dryings. I'm allergic to aloe, so it is not the yarn for me; I do like the monochromatic stripes.
Thanks Brenda! It turns out that these socks are going to be as close to identical as I've ever knit! (& that's ok too!)
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