Patti's Perambulate Praise (Otherwise known as a Sock A Long)

[pmcgary]

Since there are many of us (if I want it there must be others!) interested in Patti's Perambulate Sock Pattern (http://www.zenstring.com/catalog.php?item=255&catid=7&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D7) I thought perhaps we should all band together in praise of Patti and knit this together!

I have one project OTN that I hope to finish today- then back to SOCKS!

I also need some yarn sub help.....

So who else is interested? (You don't have to start tonight....In fact we can wait to start until people get their yarn after the stash game ends on teh 30th!)

[ladydemetreis]

I'm in! I'm just waiting for my pattern to be e-mailed to me though. I'm working on my 'palooza socks right now and whats another wip? :D

[pmcgary]

I'm in! I'm just waiting for my pattern to be e-mailed to me though. I'm working on my 'palooza socks right now and whats another wip? :D
When did you order the pattern? Mine was in my email box almost immed....

I printed it out...but my color ink is a bit low (the blue is gone!)

[ladydemetreis]

When did you order the pattern? Mine was in my email box almost immed....

I printed it out...but my color ink is a bit low (the blue is gone!)

I just bought it about an hour ago 8:30. I got the confirmation from Angelina and my pp confirm. But, there weren't any attachments so I did put an e-mail through to her. :)

Printers stink. It always seems like the ink goes so darn quick and with little printing done..


eta: got my pattern :)

[meritodd1221]

I'll be getting the pattern when the stash game ends, and I'd love to participate! :)

eta: Patti -- is there any yarn in my stash that would work nicely for this pattern? You know, since you love looking through yarn photos and all... ;)

[kwilki8]

I bought the pattern last night, since I've pretty much thrown in the stash game towel, and I can't wait to start! But I'm going to make myself finish the sock I'm working on now first; I'm halfway down the foot. I'm going to have to think on what yarn I want to use, too.

[maiziemama]

I want to knit these socks...but I have limited brain space due to nursing a newbie with a toddler running around!!:nut Can I ask of you ladies who have the pattern and who've knit it....is the stitch pattern easy to memorize? I want to knit more socks beyond just ribbing and stockinette, but....its easy to get distracted these days!!

think I can do it?

[livvys mama]

I wanna do it. I have something like -100 points in the satsh game and I stopped tallying so I'm sure it's worse now. I'll go buy the pattern immediately.:shake:shake

[dandelions2]

Wheee! I love alliteration!! ;)

[dandelions2]

I'll be getting the pattern when the stash game ends, and I'd love to participate! :)

eta: Patti -- is there any yarn in my stash that would work nicely for this pattern? You know, since you love looking through yarn photos and all... ;)

I'll take a looksy-loo in a bit. :D

[dandelions2]

I want to knit these socks...but I have limited brain space due to nursing a newbie with a toddler running around!!:nut Can I ask of you ladies who have the pattern and who've knit it....is the stitch pattern easy to memorize? I want to knit more socks beyond just ribbing and stockinette, but....its easy to get distracted these days!!

think I can do it?

When I designed the pattern, I charted out the idea first on paper, then followed the chart for the first two pattern repeats - after that I had it memorized. It's only a 4 round repeat and the pattern stitch is only 5 sts. You may have to pay more attention when you work the heel since it's done in reverse, but heel flaps are quick! ;)

[dandelions2]

Meri - I think it'd look great in Hawaii. Did I already assign that yarn a pattern? lol I can't remember.

[dandelions2]

I also need some yarn sub help.....



Are you picking something from your stash or looking to buy?

[meritodd1221]

Meri - I think it'd look great in Hawaii. Did I already assign that yarn a pattern? lol I can't remember.


That's exactly what I was thinking when I went through this morning!! ha ha!!

And nope, not assigned yet. Woo-Hoo!!

[memiles]

I wanted to do mine in the yarn that I bought at the same time, but I'm not sure they will show up before I leave on vacation. If they don't, I'll pick another yarn (I'm thinking 3IG in Elsbeth).

I'm so excited! I need to finish this cursed pair of shorties I'm working on for a customeer, then I'll decide what to do.

[dandelions2]

(I'm thinking 3IG in Elsbeth).



That'd be pretty!!

[amey]

Patti,
Is the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock a similar weight to the Zen String Fingering? I mean it should be, but I know there are sometimes variations.

[Jessica36]

You people are driving me insane! LOL

[dandelions2]

Patti,
Is the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock a similar weight to the Zen String Fingering? I mean it should be, but I know there are sometimes variations.

No, it's about the same weight as the Shepherd Sport. The Shepherd Sock is thinner.

[pmcgary]

I wanna do it. I have something like -100 points in the satsh game and I stopped tallying so I'm sure it's worse now. I'll go buy the pattern immediately.:shake:shake

I pretty much gave up on the stash game too.
I joined The Studio's new Sock Star club.....and couldn't figure out how many points that would deduct so I threw in the towel......(It is enough yarn for 6 pr of socks and I believe we will also get 6 patterns to go with the yarn...I am delirous with excitement b/c it also includes on-line and IRL pattern support -- and sock knitting sessions at the shop...)

[pmcgary]

Wheee! I love alliteration!! ;)
I seem to have recalled that somewhere in the recesses of my brain. (I remember all things trivial)

Oh I was hoping to do it from stash yarn, but ALL I have is the skein of Lisa Suza yarn and two skeins of T's kona fingering......So maybe I need to go shopping?

[pmcgary]

No, it's about the same weight as the Shepherd Sport. The Shepherd Sock is thinner.
I just bought some LL but darn it- it's worsted...it was just too pretty to resist.

[dandelions2]

Is the Lisa Souza fingering or sport? My mojito is just a teensy bit thinner than my Lotus Toes - barely noticeable, so that might work.

[pmcgary]

Is the Lisa Souza fingering or sport? My mojito is just a teensy bit thinner than my Lotus Toes - barely noticeable, so that might work.
I am pretty sure it is the fingering, but I would have to take a looksee.....

I have moody and fairy in the kona fingering....But since I am a loose knitter I wonder if the tiniest different might be a bit much for me...?

[dandelions2]

Well...you could always gauge swatch....:hide

[pmcgary]

Well...you could always gauge swatch....:hide
Well the Sock! yarn from LS says 7 stitches per inch on size 1 or 2...

I do gauge swatch...it isn't a dirty word....

[memiles]

The Lisa Souza is........

450 yards per 4 ounce skein -- 113 grams
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch, with size 1-2 US/2.25-2.75 mm needles

I totally didn't need to go look and discover that she just stocked a boatload of instock yarns at Zenstring.........

[ladydemetreis]

I do gauge swatch...it isn't a dirty word....

:lol It isn't as much dirty but so taboo-ish, :D I hate swatching too, only do it if absolutely necessary :pezfrog

[ladydemetreis]

I've decided to use my stash ZS like this (http://www.zenstring.com/catalog.php?item=275&catid=3&ret=catalog.php%3Fpage%3D2%26category%3D3) except mine is sport weight.

[pmcgary]

The Lisa Souza is........

450 yards per 4 ounce skein -- 113 grams
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch, with size 1-2 US/2.25-2.75 mm needles

I totally didn't need to go look and discover that she just stocked a boatload of instock yarns at Zenstring.........
That is what she has on her website, but on my yarn it says the gauge is 7...so I guess I should just swatch....

[mhurst]

I just got the pattern and a skein of yarn jumped into my cart! the Cherry cherise...I can't wait to get it!

[meritodd1221]

I want the Sedona Lotus Toes so bad!!! But I'll stick with my Hawaii CHP.... can't wait to get my hands on that pattern, though!

[amey]

No, it's about the same weight as the Shepherd Sport. The Shepherd Sock is thinner.

Ahh. Good to know. Now to see if my sportweight Zen Yarn Garden might work. Of course, it would be good to actually buy the dang pattern...

[Torismom]

Woohoo! I've just gotten the pattern. Now to wait for the yummy Naiad Lotus Toes yarn. Maybe I should finish up my RSC sock, Victorian Lace Socks, and Vog on socks. :hide

[bayerlm]

I'd love to join in as well. I love that pattern! And I have two skeins of wonderful Lotus Toes from the last co-op she did just begging to be knit up. My problem is, I'm constantly trying to keep up with Angelina's Fiber club, and never seem to have time to knit anymore! LOL

Lea
Mom to Cassie (11.2.04)
http://woobieswool.etsy.com

[kezoo]

All this talk of ZS yarn made me wander over there...and I ended up buying a skein of Black Pearl. I also wanted Naiad, Iris, Neptune, Oasis & River (oh, I *really* wanted this one, but someone beat me to it).

[dandelions2]

Ok, so is all of the Lotus Toes she stocked sold out because of you guys? lol I wanted some!

[crayolaab]

I'm in after the stash game :)

[kezoo]

Ok, so is all of the Lotus Toes she stocked sold out because of you guys? lol I wanted some!

There are 2 left...I think!

[mhurst]

I only took 1 skein...:) I thought you said you had enough after the last Loopy Ewe stocking :scratchc:

[dandelions2]

I only took 1 skein...:) I thought you said you had enough after the last Loopy Ewe stocking :scratchc:

Is that what I said?...I was speaking metaphorically. :P

[dandelions2]

Oh, and technically speaking, the loopy ewe didn't stock any Lotus Toes. lol

[kangamom]

I'm in... I GUESS. :lol

I'm taking a break on mine though so y'all can catch up. I want to finish my tank top before my birthday on Saturday... :pig

[botannie]

I'm in! I can't figure out how to order the Zen String yarn though...are you all doing customs? How long do those usually take to go out?

:scratchc:

[kezoo]

No, I just ordered in-stock. Just find something that is still in-stock and click "add to stash" and there you go. :D

[livvys mama]

I joined The Studio's new Sock Star club...

oooh ooh WHAT's THIS??????? :sunshine:sunshine:sunshine:D A LOCAL sock club? I can't even stand it!! I'm SO IN........I think my Stash total is up to negative 200. Can I win sock sock yarn for this whoppingly pathetic score? I bought Perambulate AND two skeins of Harmony from ZS.........

[livvys mama]

a skein of yarn jumped into my cart

That happened to me too. Oops. Angelina, in my defense, is one of my favorite yarn WAHMs, and I had to fill 'er up while I could. sigh.

[mhurst]

Oh, and technically speaking, the loopy ewe didn't stock any Lotus Toes. lol

:lol: Of course, what was I thinking! :)

[abunchofus]

ok ladies -

all I've knit have been shorties/soakers/longies and that one pair of baby socks.

can knit adults socks? I mean I know anyone can but how difficult is your pattern Patti?

if I need help can I come ask for help

ok now for the dumb newbie ?s

having never knit socks - what yarn would I need from zenstring? (fingering, lotus toes, ???)

or what is lorna's laces?

and how much of it would I need for a ladies pair of socks shoe size 7?

oh one more ? unrealated - but if you click on her club link what is that top color (plum,purple,lime,yellow) it's gorgeous!

I lvoe her sedona, vit C and georgia too -she has some reallypretty colors!

[meritodd1221]

You absolutely CAN knit socks. Every single bit of knitting is just knitting and purling. ;) If you can follow directions, you can make socks. seriously. Its soooo not hard.

Patti's pattern calls for Lotus Toes ZS yarn. I'm subbing, because I don't have any ZS (and no paypal to get any). Just find something with similar weight/yardage. I have a size 7 shoe, and 4oz is MORE than enough for socks for myself (I don't like tall socks -- I make them 2-3 inches for the leg, and then start the heel/foot -- I use my leftover sock yarn for my kids.).

[abunchofus]

ok - gonna have to see what ZS has left if there's anything left!

is this gonna start when the other is over?

[abunchofus]

one more ?

any idea roughly what size needle for this?

[pmcgary]

ok - gonna have to see what ZS has left if there's anything left!

is this gonna start when the other is over?
Just jump in whenever you are ready to go. I am subbing yarn. I am also going to have to buy new needles..

This falling off the stash game wagon is a very slippery slope....

[dandelions2]

one more ?

any idea roughly what size needle for this?

Size 2

[abunchofus]

thanks Patti!

[dandelions2]

ok ladies -

I mean I know anyone can, but how difficult is your pattern Patti?

I put the difficulty as intermediate.

if I need help can I come ask for help

Definitely. :)


having never knit socks - what yarn would I need from zenstring? (fingering, lotus toes, ???)

I used Lotus Toes for the pattern, but as long as you get gauge (7.5 sts/10.5 rows in stockinette) then it doesn't really matter

what is lorna's laces?

http://www.lornaslaces.net

how much of it would I need for a ladies pair of socks shoe size 7?

I used 1.85 ounces for the medium socks and I'm a size 7.


but if you click on her club link what is that top color (plum,purple,lime,yellow) it's gorgeous!

Are you talking about this (http://www.zenstring.com/catalog.php?category=9) page? Those were the colors for the yarn club a couple months ago. You can see them here: http://flickr.com/photos/cinnamonstitches/532621215/in/pool-312208@N24/

[abunchofus]

Are you talking about this (http://www.zenstring.com/catalog.php?category=9) page? Those were the colors for the yarn club a couple months ago. You can see them here: http://flickr.com/photos/cinnamonstitches/532621215/in/pool-312208@N24/

Yep those are the ones! drool drool drool!

ok so if anyone has extra of that - even enough to make kids socks and they want to sell it please let me know! drool! those are both gorgeous!

[pmcgary]

Patti-
I must REALLY LOVE you! I just got back from LYS and I bought a set of needles just like the ones I sent you! They didn't have any circulars in a size two...Now if I figure out I need a 1 1/2 I am going to scream!

[dandelions2]

lol - dpns are fun. ;)

[pmcgary]

lol - dpns are fun. ;)Well I sure hope so. I figure at least this way I won't have to 'think' about the pattern as much. (And two circs or magic loop don't work so well if you mess up one sock but not the other!)

[pmcgary]

GUESS WHAT? I don't hate DPN any more......These short little ones rock! Thanks Patti!!

I am loving this pattern too. I am a little over halfway through the cuff.......(It goes really fast when only doing one sock at a time...normally I do two)

My yarn looks really pretty too. I will try and post an in progress picture later...

[dandelions2]

Hehe! I was gonna say - it's much quicker, huh? ;)

Can't wait to see!

[abunchofus]

so DPN's are quicker than ML'ing?

can't wait to see Pam!

[twouglyducks]

I think she meant she was seeing progress sooner b/c she was only knitting one sock... so, instead of 1" on 2 socks, she knits 2" on 1 sock.

[abunchofus]

oh ok! it's been a long day! we just walked in the door about 45 min ago LOL from what started out as a simple trip to a yard sale about 30 min away this afternoon around 1pm!

[pmcgary]

As promised --here are a couple of pictures.. I think this was just before the last four row repeat before the heel (I am waiting to do the heel until tomorrow - as I am starting to get tired)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF1168.jpg

This is to prove I am knitting on dpn.

And here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF1171.jpg

So you can see how great the pattern is.


This is a pattern I am already thinking about doing again...I am contemplating adjusting the sizing for my two dd's. (The one could probably do just fine with the smaller size here.) I am doing the larger size- b/c although I wear a 7 1/2 my legs are a bit large around so I figured I would get a better fit this way......

I may actually have these done before I get my first shipment of Sock Stars.....(I hope it includes DPN in the other sizes I don't have)

[abunchofus]

Pam - thanks for that great up close shot! that's gorgeous!

I just can't wait to start now!

ok you ladies choked me into it! :lol I caved - forget the stash game - I bought the last lotus toes that zenstring had - well not very last but one of the 2 last skeins they had - it's "georgia" - which i really happen to like a lot so that is wonderful! and of course Patti's pattern too! hopefully I'll get it in email in just a few minutes!

I didn't find dpn's today so I need to get down to one of the LYS in KC next week and see if I can find some in a size 2! I gotta wait on my yarn to get here anyway!

maybe all of you won't be done by the time I get my yarn and get started :lol

but that's ok - that'll give me time to work on the soaker swap item!

I sold a skein of yarn plus a bit to knit it up for a lady this evening then turned around and spent it!

you ladies are a very bad influence!

[pmcgary]

Pam - thanks for that great up close shot! that's gorgeous!

I just can't wait to start now!

ok you ladies choked me into it! :lol I caved - forget the stash game - I bought the last lotus toes that zenstring had - well not very last but one of the 2 last skeins they had - it's "georgia" - which i really happen to like a lot so that is wonderful! and of course Patti's pattern too! hopefully I'll get it in email in just a few minutes!

I didn't find dpn's today so I need to get down to one of the LYS in KC next week and see if I can find some in a size 2! I gotta wait on my yarn to get here anyway!

maybe all of you won't be done by the time I get my yarn and get started :lol

but that's ok - that'll give me time to work on the soaker swap item!

I sold a skein of yarn plus a bit to knit it up for a lady this evening then turned around and spent it!

you ladies are a very bad influence!

YOu might want to call the LYS before you come down here. The STudio was running pretty low on DPN. Well actually all the small sizes.THey said last year it was the BIG needles they couldn't keep in stock....see what happens with a few months (seems lots of people are knitting lace on Addi Turbos in the small sizes)

I think I might have snagged the last set of bamboo DPN there.

Of course you could come down and make a run to Knit Wit. Your children might be cramped there- but it would be doable. (The Great Mall is near there too if you are itching to do some outlet shopping. They have a really nice Children's Place there.)

[imonion]

I just started my heel flap last night. It's a super-fun pattern to knit up!

[dandelions2]

Your sock is looking great, Pam!

[meritodd1221]

caved and bought the pattern. Its only -2 points, right? hee hee

[abunchofus]

will def call before I head down! thanks Pam!

[pmcgary]

I am to the foot of sock #1. I hope to finish it tonight and get started on the other one....my goal is to have them done before my Sock Star kit arrives. (I would like to get a pair of monkey socks done by then too.)

[memiles]

After a misguided first attempt with the wrong yarn (beautiful yarn, but not destined to Perambulate), I'm through 3 pattern repeats. I'm using Socks that Rock in river rock. It's not the colorway I had it mind, but the yarn is PERFECT, and they are going to be perfect socks with my brown mary janes.

Have I mentioned this pattern is addictive? I woke up this morning and did I repeat laying in bed with my dh and dd sleeping next to me. I had it memorized after the first repeat, and it's just fun to knit.

Patti is my new hero. She needs to write a bunch more patterns, quickly.

[pmcgary]

After a misguided first attempt with the wrong yarn (beautiful yarn, but not destined to Perambulate), I'm through 3 pattern repeats. I'm using Socks that Rock in river rock. It's not the colorway I had it mind, but the yarn is PERFECT, and they are going to be perfect socks with my brown mary janes.

Have I mentioned this pattern is addictive? I woke up this morning and did I repeat laying in bed with my dh and dd sleeping next to me. I had it memorized after the first repeat, and it's just fun to knit.

Patti is my new hero. She needs to write a bunch more patterns, quickly.

I TOTALLY agree w/ you. The only part where I had to slow down and 'think' was doing the heel flap ---I do not like p1tbl --but since I can conceptualize why I am doing it --- well I could trudge through it. (Though I was wishing for a smaller foot)

[Meredith]

I am totally in. Bought the pattern, have the yarn (using BFL sock yarn from Beemer Knits!!! I FINALLY am using it!!!), and have the needles.

[abunchofus]

oh I can't wait to get my yarn! I got notice this morning that it shipped!

[Meredith]

Hey ... I went ahead and moved this to the knitalong area for us since that main knit area can get a little hairy at times.

[imonion]

I'm PO'd. I took my sock along with me this past weekend and two of my bamboo dpn's were broken along the way!

[abunchofus]

:eek :(

oh no!

[dandelions2]

I'm PO'd. I took my sock along with me this past weekend and two of my bamboo dpn's were broken along the way!

I hate that! Bah.

[pmcgary]

I finished the first sock.

It is beautiful. A tad bit long...So I haven't completely finished it. (I grafted the toe but left it loose. )

I am going to knit the other sock before deciding if I want to go back and shorten the first any. (I may redo the graft on it anyway.....want to try the method for getting rid of donkey ears-- and I was 1/2 through before I remembered that I wanted to do that...)

[angela]

Well, everyone else is going to be way done with theirs before I even get my yarn! I ordered some lotus toes, but of course it had to be from the custom dyed section, which means 2-3 weeks for me :(

At least I'm going to get it! LOL

A

[abunchofus]

angela - I'm still waiting on my yarn too! We can knit together!

[meritodd1221]

I haven't started yet, either, Angela. I have a pair of socks OTN for my sis right now (second sock of the Heart Socks). And I need to make a pair of anklets. I want to start these so badly, though! If you want, I'll wait and start when you get your yarn! I've got plenty to do until then, and that way, its still a knit-a-long for us! :D

[angela]

OK good, it will be meri, christi and angela, bringing up the rear, and then of course everyone who is knitting their second and third pair ;)

[kangamom]

I will be knitting more than one pair for sure! They are so pretty and quick, they are going to be gifts! I have birthdays coming up!

[crayolaab]

Hmmm........


nevermind I answered my own questions just by reading the thread :P

[smillerky]

You all have almost talked me into buying this pattern!! Peer pressure is BAD, right?

I have so many other things I need to be knitting right now. I do not need another project on the needles! LOL!

I *might* post a couple of pics of the sock yarn that I have in my stash tomorrow to see if anyone thinks any of it would work for this pattern. (Patti?)

:D

[pmcgary]

You all have almost talked me into buying this pattern!! Peer pressure is BAD, right?

I have so many other things I need to be knitting right now. I do not need another project on the needles! LOL!

I *might* post a couple of pics of the sock yarn that I have in my stash tomorrow to see if anyone thinks any of it would work for this pattern. (Patti?)

:D


Come on ...you know you want to...ALL the cool kids are doing it.....:D

[abunchofus]

Lol

[dandelions2]

I *might* post a couple of pics of the sock yarn that I have in my stash tomorrow to see if anyone thinks any of it would work for this pattern. (Patti?)

:D

Anything for you. :D

[smillerky]

Ok. It's slim pickin's here when it comes to sock yarn. I guess I've been knitting socks a lot lately and not replenishing my supply! LOL!

Here's what I have:

Mountain Colors Bearfoot - will have to frog sock b/c I will not have enough to finish it... Think I could do Perambulates with a shorter cuff.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/smillerky/IMG_4402.jpg

KPPPM
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/smillerky/IMG_4405.jpg

Artyarns Ultramerino4
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/smillerky/IMG_4406.jpg

Sophie's Toes Chocolate Kiss: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=5216095
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/smillerky/IMG_4408.jpg

Fortissima Socka:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/smillerky/IMG_4404.jpg

LMK what you all think. I'm heading out, but will be back this afternoon to buy the pattern!! :)

Oh - and I *could* buy some new sock yarn if nothing in my stash would work. LOL! ;)

[pmcgary]

I bet that the chocolate kiss would knit up really pretty - if it is the right wt. to get gauge of course...

[trishshack]

The Mountain Colors Bearfoot is yummy looking. I would use that since you only have enough to make a pair of short socks. Unless you wanted to make longer Perambulates.

[dandelions2]

I say Chocolate Kiss or Bearfoot.

[crayolaab]

That Bearfoot is gorgeous!!

[kangamom]

I love Bearfoot, it is so soft and warm.

[ladydemetreis]

Hard to distinguish on camera, but this sock fits like a glove and the patterning shows off beautifully!

My WIP:
http://x1a.xanga.com/fc9d675671530132939331/s97115069.jpg

[bayerlm]

OK good, it will be meri, christi and angela, bringing up the rear, and then of course everyone who is knitting their second and third pair ;)


I just started yesterday, and with the way my schedule's been lately, it's DEFINITELY going to take me much longer than these ladies to finish. So I'll still be here too!

[bayerlm]

Sara --

Hmmm... all are beautiful choices. !lthough I do think I'd have to vote for the bearfoot as well since you said it isn't enough for the other pattern! Plus, I LOVE bearfoot -- so comfy cozy soft :-D Although I will admit, I'd be a bit worried that the slightly fuzzier nature of it might hide the pattern a tiny bit. Maybe you would be better off with one of the smoother yarns. I think I'm partial to the KPPPM. It's just a beautiful colorway!

OK, so I'm no help here, am I! LOL

[abunchofus]

Rachel - that sock is looking great - like those colors too!

I vote chocolate kisses or bearfoot also -

[ladydemetreis]

Ty, Christi. :)

I like the Artyarns, :)

[livvys mama]

Well, I cast on tonite, depsite having a bazillion other things to do, and despite having failed miserably at the stash game and ending up with not one, but two lone socks and 2 UF mates.

Was it this thread where someone was talking about needing to find a friend with just one foot to gift single socks to? How do you guys finish the 2nd ones? I'm usually so bored half way thru #2 that they end up at the bottom of a basket. The only pairs I've ever seen to completion have been for my 3 year old. I'm totally lame.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maraw/perambulateprogress.jpg
I'm using Colinette Jitterbug in "Mist".

[trishshack]

Was it this thread where someone was talking about needing to find a friend with just one foot to gift single socks to? How do you guys finish the 2nd ones? I'm usually so bored half way thru #2 that they end up at the bottom of a basket. The only pairs I've ever seen to completion have been for my 3 year old. I'm totally lame.

I knit most of my socks using magic loop so they are always done at the same time.

But really, there is no rule that says you can't wear two different socks from the same colorway. There are way too many patterns out there that you have to make exact pairs. Besides, nobody is going to look at your socks up close unless you want them to.

[livvys mama]

Besides, nobody is going to look at your socks up close unless you want them to.

heh heh...that might be better anyway - more variety to admire with two patterns at a time!

[dandelions2]

I have several different pairs going at the same time. So when I start to get even the teensiest bit bored with one, I move on to a different one. So they are all in various stages, but it helps.

[abunchofus]

it's funny to see how different people are.

I can multi-task and have different projects going with sewing or crocheting but not not not with knitting! I must finish one project before starting another (I don't know if that is because I'm still so new at it or not). and if I start to get bored it's almost like a challenge to me to get it done because I won't let a soaker get the best of me :lol but I haven't knit socks yet either besides baby socks so that may all go out the window when I get to doing those!

[trishshack]

I just finished my first pair of Patti's Perambulates:
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x259/trishshack/100_1517.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x259/trishshack/100_1523.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x259/trishshack/100_1519.jpg
I used Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Tanzanite colorway. I knit these for my Sockapalooza pal who prefers full length socks. I did 16 repeats of the 4 row pattern before starting on the heel. In the end I ran dangerously short on yarn.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x259/trishshack/100_1528.jpg
I have another skein of STR lightweight that I plan to make on a pair for me. I also like full length socks so I will only do 14 or so repeats before the heel to avoid the stress. I felt like 14 stitches was too pointy of a toe so I decreased to 28 and did the kitchener.

I'm positive that my sock pal is going to love these because I know I do.

[mhurst]

Trish-those are frickin' gorgeous! I love them full length! I think you have inspired me to make mine bigger!

[dandelions2]

OMG - I love it in the purple!!! (Huge sucker for purple over here.) :wowza

Your pal is going to LOVE those!

[abunchofus]

gorgeous! another purple lover here!

[smillerky]

Those are gorgeous, Trishy!!! :love

I've really got to get started on mine, but I'm still having trouble deciding on which yarn to use. I'm leaning towards the Chocolate Kiss. I think the pattern will show up beautifully on that dark brown.

[twouglyducks]

Those are awesome, Trish!

[kangamom]

Great. I am now seriously considering ripping my sock back to make them full length. That is gorgeous!! I love the purple!!

[bayerlm]

Wow! Beautiful job... I love the purple too! I wish I had enough of my current colorway to do that length. It looks great that way. Maybe the next pair :-D

[meritodd1221]

Okay -- are my knitting buddies ready yet? I'm going to wind up my yarn, but wait until you both are ready to start (and its really no rush. I have other things I can do until then. ;) hee hee).

[abunchofus]

nak

my yarn isn't here yet cry!

hopefully tomorrow or Mon.

[angela]

well, mine was a custom order, so I don't expect it to ship for at a minimum another week. . . (maybe two)

[kezoo]

Well, I don't know if I'm going to join you or not...I already have 2 socks OTN (one pair almost done, the other about 1/2 way through first sock). I do have this (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1161/740810331_d503beb740.jpg)yarn, though, that I thought might be nice for this pattern. :D

[pmcgary]

Well, I don't know if I'm going to join you or not...I already have 2 socks OTN (one pair almost done, the other about 1/2 way through first sock). I do have this (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1161/740810331_d503beb740.jpg)yarn, though, that I thought might be nice for this pattern. :D
That would be stunning...
You know you want to..all the cool kids are doing it.....

[abunchofus]

pretty yarn Kerry!

[pmcgary]

Patti-
How do you think this yarn would look knit up in your pattern?
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=98551&vid=691
(And don't anyone go buying this before my Dh leaves me alone at the computer so I can buy it.)

[dandelions2]

My monitor must be off because I don't see any purple in that pic at all - just green and white. Is there another pic somewhere?

[mhurst]

My monitor must be off because I don't see any purple in that pic at all - just green and white. Is there another pic somewhere?
I don't see any white, just green and purple :)

[mhurst]

I just finished my first monkey sock, so as a reward (because you all know it is so hard to knit a gorgeous sock with fabulous yarn) I am going to cast on my Perambulate with my Zen String! YEAH :D

[dandelions2]

I don't see any white, just green and purple :)

Yeah, i saw in the tags that it's green and purple, so I know there's something up there. lol

[smillerky]

Hey Girls,
I *finally* bought the Perambulate pattern from ZS early this morning, but have not received the email with the pattern attachment yet. I've been checking my inbox AND bulk folder all day hoping that it would show up.

How long does it usually take to get it? :)

[abunchofus]

I got mine within an hour or so.

[kezoo]

Hey Girls,
I *finally* bought the Perambulate pattern from ZS early this morning, but have not received the email with the pattern attachment yet. I've been checking my inbox AND bulk folder all day hoping that it would show up.

How long does it usually take to get it? :)

Mine took almost a whole day (but it was the 4th). :)

[smillerky]

I sent Angelina an email last night before I went to bed, so I'm sure she'll send the pattern today. :D

[mhurst]

I started a pair last night using my ZS lotus toes chocolat cherise. It just does work, the yarn is too busy for the pattern:

see (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9427341@N06/756599566) and here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9427341@N06/756599558)

What do you think?

[dandelions2]

I think it looks good in the pic where it's stretched out a bit on your hand. In the one where it's all shrunk in on itself it is hard to see, but that isn't how it'll look on. Put it on and take a pic. I always try my socks on every inch or so. I've never snapped a size 2 doing that. If you are using smaller needles, watch out. lol I snapped some 1s while going over my heel. lol

[twouglyducks]

I think they'll look good on, like patti said. :D

[mhurst]

I think the picture is better than real life. I'm going to frog and use something else because I really like the pattern. I'm just not sure which yarn to use next...

[abunchofus]

I think it is a bit busy also - I think patti's pattern would look beautiful in some muted shades of something - make sense - maybe like go from a darker pink to just a shade lighter and back - marbled i guess would be the word LOL

love the yarn though!

[pmcgary]

Well I finished my socks tonight...sort of....

I totally finished them - except for weaving in the ends. BUT I have decided that they are a bit too long...Enough so that I think I am going to frog them back.

I know most people would just leave them be, but I want them just right for me...

I am going to frog out the toe and back 2 or 3 repeats of the 4 row pattern.

I will snap a picture on feet before I frog.

[pmcgary]

here are a couple of pictures of my socks...
I am in the process of frogging.
I am taking 3 repeats out of them and redoing the toe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF1181.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF1179.jpg

[abunchofus]

Pam - those really are pretty - just enough color but not too much to take away from the pattern - very pretty!

[dandelions2]

Nice! Love the foot prop. lol

[abunchofus]

My ZS got here! woohooo! 1 of the skeins I had bought was oversold.

Patti - since you have the gift of color matching to patterns

will the georgia look ok on your pattern or should I get something else to do your pattern with?

[pmcgary]

Nice! Love the foot prop. lol
She just happened to be passing by.

[dandelions2]

My ZS got here! woohooo! 1 of the skeins I had bought was oversold.

Patti - since you have the gift of color matching to patterns

will the georgia look ok on your pattern or should I get something else to do your pattern with?

Rachel is doing her w/ the Georgia - did she post a pic here? I know it's on her blog: http://www.xanga.com/ladydemetreis

I think it looks great with it.

[abunchofus]

yes very pretty!

[ladydemetreis]

:) thanks! Still pluggin away at the second sock, haven't had too much time to sit still lately, lol

[memiles]

One sock down, on row 2 of the ribbing of the second. I'm happy with them except for the way the colors pooled in the foot. I'll post a picture later.

[ladydemetreis]

Pooling isn't always a bad thing, can't wait to see the pic!

[abunchofus]

found a yarn I think I like the colors better for patti's socks

what do you ladies think of the lorna's laces sherbet colorway? I love that colorway

that or the River.

opinions?

[dandelions2]

pics? i have river, but i dont know what sherbet looks like.

[abunchofus]

ok -you asked for it Patti LOL

here are the ones I was looking at :

Lorna's Laces Sherbert:
http://www.theloopyewe.com/dynamic/productimages/1850/3950/

I wish this were a sock weight but it's worsted Fiesta Boomerang White Zinfandel (http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/fiesta/fiesta-boomerang/fb-white-zinfandel/) It's really similar to the sherbert.

Lorna's Laces River:
http://www.theloopyewe.com/dynamic/productimages/124/718/

Claudia Hand Painted Yarns - Baby Boy colorway (http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/claudia-hand-painted-yarns/fingering/cl-baby-boy/)

Dream in Color - chinatown Apple (http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/dream-in-color/dc-chinatown-apple/)

oh and is it ok to put those pics from their site here? if not let me know and I'll change it to just the links!

[twouglyducks]

That second one is so pretty, Christi

[pmcgary]

They are both great! YOu could do both and the one you don't like you could send to me.

[memiles]

So basically, dark brown only on the bottom, light only on the top. Looks good from the side........
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate3.jpg

Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of the bottom of your own foot?
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate2.jpg

[trishshack]

That second one is so pretty, Christi

Quit making me agree with you all of the time. That River is really nice looking.

[ladydemetreis]

So basically, dark brown only on the bottom, light only on the top. Looks good from the side........
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate3.jpg

Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of the bottom of your own foot?
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/perambulate2.jpg


:lol: yes, it can be a task photoing your own feet! I really like the outcome! I definitely wouldn't frog them, they are perfect! :)

[abunchofus]

They are both great! YOu could do both and the one you don't like you could send to me.


he he - I think you might be sorely dissapointed as I'm sure your knitting is far prettier than mine is!

Hey - are you going to the sale this Sunday or Monday?

[dandelions2]

Christi - I like the sherbet.

Megan, I love them! I think they look great like that.

[abunchofus]

Thanks Patti

I love both of them but just think the sherbert is very pretty and simple and would show off the design/pattern in your sock pattern.

so i wonder where the best place is to buy the Lorna's laces is price wise with shipping & all. hmm gonna have to go digging!

Megan - very pretty! And you mean to tell me you are not an acrobat and super flexible so that you can bend your leg in all sorts of funky directions to photograph your own foot? how sad!

[pmcgary]

Thanks Patti

I love both of them but just think the sherbert is very pretty and simple and would show off the design/pattern in your sock pattern.

so i wonder where the best place is to buy the Lorna's laces is price wise with shipping & all. hmm gonna have to go digging!

Megan - very pretty! And you mean to tell me you are not an acrobat and super flexible so that you can bend your leg in all sorts of funky directions to photograph your own foot? how sad!


you might want to check with the Studio to see if they have that yarn. ..I can't recall seeing LL sock yarn there but you never know.......and with the sale coming up it might be the best price.

[abunchofus]

you might want to check with the Studio to see if they have that yarn. ..I can't recall seeing LL sock yarn there but you never know.......and with the sale coming up it might be the best price.

will do! Thanks Pam!

[smillerky]

So, I've finally started swatching with the Sophie's Toes (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=47909) Chocolate Kiss. Looks like I'll be fine using size 2 needles.

Can't wait to get started on the actual pattern! :D

[MandyWelch]

Is it too late to start? I got 3IG Adorn in Elsbeth (http://www.threeirishgirls.com/catalog.php?item=124&catid=7&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D7) in the mail yesterday and I'm thinking if I can get guage, this would be perfect for perambulate. Mine is a bit more muted and has some light purple as well.

Off to buy the pattern!

Mandy

[smillerky]

Mandy,
I don't think it's too late to join us at all. I know there were several ladies waiting on yarn or finishing another project before they started their Perambulate's.

I need to take a pic of my sock. I'm almost finished with the heel flap on my first sock. I really like the pattern. It's easy and so pretty! :D

[MandyWelch]

Mandy,
I don't think it's too late to join us at all. I know there were several ladies waiting on yarn or finishing another project before they started their Perambulate's.

I need to take a pic of my sock. I'm almost finished with the heel flap on my first sock. I really like the pattern. It's easy and so pretty! :D

Thanks! I'm (im)patiently waiting for my pattern :)

Mandy

[abunchofus]

Nope not too late at all - I haven't started mine at all yet! I was finishing my item for the swap!

I'll probably start mine this weekend!

[pmcgary]

I am going to cast on for a second pair soon. I have to find my missing size 2 needle and finish the other socks I am knitting.

[MandyWelch]

I wound my skein into a center pull ball without the help of a swift or winder. Do you know how long it takes to wind about 400 yds of sock wt yarn? I do! It took nearly 2 hours (not continuously and including the time it took to pull out the inevitable tangles). Sheesh! I swatched and got 9spi on 2's. I think I'll be okay cuz I am definitely a small not medium in foot size. I even did the first 8 rounds!! Woohoo!

Can't wait to show the galls at work tonight! We have a bunch of knitters where I work so it's fun to do a kns at work :) On another note...a LYS has knit night on Tuesdays and this week I was able to attend (along with my youngest nursling). There was a lad y there who looked so familiar and it turns out she was a lactation consultant at my hospital! The lady that brought her now teaches the breastfeeding class at my hospital. We had a great time talking about homebirth, tandem nursing, and babywearing as well as knitting! It was a nice break!

Mandy

[ladydemetreis]

I wound my skein into a center pull ball without the help of a swift or winder. Do you know how long it takes to wind about 400 yds of sock wt yarn? I do! It took nearly 2 hours (not continuously and including the time it took to pull out the inevitable tangles). Sheesh! I swatched and got 9spi on 2's. I think I'll be okay cuz I am definitely a small not medium in foot size. I even did the first 8 rounds!! Woohoo!

Can't wait to show the galls at work tonight! We have a bunch of knitters where I work so it's fun to do a kns at work :) On another note...a LYS has knit night on Tuesdays and this week I was able to attend (along with my youngest nursling). There was a lad y there who looked so familiar and it turns out she was a lactation consultant at my hospital! The lady that brought her now teaches the breastfeeding class at my hospital. We had a great time talking about homebirth, tandem nursing, and babywearing as well as knitting! It was a nice break!

Mandy



Yikes, two hours! Well, at least thats over!

[dandelions2]

That sounds like a fun night last week! I wish we had something like that here.

[smillerky]

I finished my first Perambulate!! Yay! I love it! It fits perfectly and is just beautiful. I've already cast on for the second one!


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1303/873956552_4c3da0cb80_o.jpg

[abunchofus]

Sara - that is gorgeous! love those dark colors! very pretty!

[dandelions2]

That turned out very nice, Sara! I love it!

[mhurst]

That is gorgeous. I need to find new yarn for mine, I frogged mine in the chocolat cherise Zen String.

[trishshack]

Very pretty! I really love them with the longer legs. I need to make a pair for myself when I feel like knitting socks again.

[Meredith]

I messed up along the way on my heel flap, so I need to frog some ... and I am only on my first sock.

Me + Patterns = headbanging

[MandyWelch]

Sara,
Your sock is just beautiful! Love that chocolate color!

I have about 10 pattern repeats done and I love the pattern so much, I think I'll make 'em really long :) My purls are a bit loose before the ktbl though and tight after which makes it sort of lopsided. I hope it looks okay once it's washed and blocked.

Mandy

[kwilki8]

I finally got some time to work on these last week while sitting at the doctor's office for 3.5 hours:irked. I was able to finish the first one and cast on for the second one--I'm just about done with the heel turn on that one.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/kwilki8/perambulate.jpg

I'm using Yarn Love Juliet in the delight colorway. I bought this yarn last fall, and then I thought I didn't like knitting socks much, so it sat. It was really just waiting to be my lovely perambulates :D.

[dandelions2]

I love that colorway, Kelly! Great sock - glad it could keep you company at the dr office.

[abunchofus]

that is a delicious colorway Kelly!

[smillerky]

Very pretty, Kelly! The yarn really "behaved" nicely and didn't pool or anything too! Yay!

[ladydemetreis]

Gorgeous, Kelly!

[ladydemetreis]

Breathtaking, Sara!!!!

[angela]

Just got my yarn this weekend, and co for my Perambulates today. . . Anyone else in the same boat? :D

A

[abunchofus]

I have my yarn but trying to wait on my swift but I may have to cave!

I have to finish a crochet dress tonight & tomorrow to get in the mail back to a nice mama first!

[pmcgary]

I am about ready to cast on a pair too. For my dd though so I have to adjust the pattern. (This is for the 5 year old and her size 11 child's foot)

[dandelions2]

Pam - I think you should CO 50 sts.

I'm starting a pair tonight for the Fluff Factory Charity Auctions that are coming up. I'm using 3IG yarn.

[smillerky]

I am about to kitchener the toe on my second sock! Yay!! I finished a pair without losing interest! I usually don't finish the second sock until months after the first one was completed. :)

I'll try to take pics tomorrow, in the daylight.

[angela]

Sara, this is why I learned ml, so I can do them both at the same time. . . losing interest is not an option then lol . . .

I'm on the fourth repeat on the legs. . . I think I'm going to continue for a few additional repeats. . . I'm LOVING the LT, though the scent (incense-y) is bugging me a bit)

A

[pmcgary]

Sara, this is why I learned ml, so I can do them both at the same time. . . losing interest is not an option then lol . . .

I'm on the fourth repeat on the legs. . . I think I'm going to continue for a few additional repeats. . . I'm LOVING the LT, though the scent (incense-y) is bugging me a bit)

A

What yarn is LT? I love incense-y smells.....

[pmcgary]

Pam - I think you should CO 50 sts.

I'm starting a pair tonight for the Fluff Factory Charity Auctions that are coming up. I'm using 3IG yarn.

THanks. I had gotten to the point where I needed to figure that out and just never really gave it a lot of thought.

[angela]

What yarn is LT? I love incense-y smells.....

I caved and special ordered the Lotus Toes that was called for. . . DH took one whiff and said, "whoo! Patchouli!"

[pmcgary]

I caved and special ordered the Lotus Toes that was called for. . . DH took one whiff and said, "whoo! Patchouli!"
Patchouli is my favorite....

(my yarn closet could smell like a 'head' shop!!! Guess I better order some)

[pmcgary]

Pam - I think you should CO 50 sts.

I'm starting a pair tonight for the Fluff Factory Charity Auctions that are coming up. I'm using 3IG yarn.
YOu don't think 50 would be too big for her tiny ankles?

[dandelions2]

My 5yo would need 50. But she doesn't have tiny ankles. I just made newborn ones with 30 for CO and they stretch to about 4" around. Is she really tiny?

[abunchofus]

Patti - or anyone - do you know of a good basic free online sock pattern for dk/sport weight yarn.

a couple ladies are wanting to knit first pairs of socks using dk/sport weight.

looking for something fairly basic - along the lines of the KP&S type but doesn't have to be that exactly - it can have K and P but just not anything too diffcult like twisting and what not LOL

[dandelions2]

Here are some:

http://www.chicknits.com/56st56rowsock.html
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/socksbasic.htm

[abunchofus]

Thank you Patti!

to make it fit a size 7 foot would you just not do as many rows down the foot portion?

they both say a size 8 foot

any idea how many rows to take out?

[dandelions2]

I'd take out maybe 5 or 6 rounds. There's not too much difference between a 7 and an 8. I think maybe like 1/4"-1/2".

[abunchofus]

thank you Patti!

[pmcgary]

My 5yo would need 50. But she doesn't have tiny ankles. I just made newborn ones with 30 for CO and they stretch to about 4" around. Is she really tiny?
Her ankle is 6 inches around. (It is also just under 7 inches long)

[dandelions2]

K, CO 40. That should do it.

[pmcgary]

K, CO 40. That should do it.

THanks Patti- that is what I was thinking. Of course instead of work on this, I have started my Monkey socks that will look strangely familiar to you!! (I am doing the gusset on sock number 1- it is going really fast.)

[dandelions2]

Oh, cool. I can't wait to see. ;)

[pmcgary]

Oh, cool. I can't wait to see. ;)
I need to take an in progress picture for ravelry. (the two sock groups I am in)
I have to stop starting socks though. (I think I am out of needles so that won't be a problem until I buy more needles)

[memiles]

Yarn is Socks that Rock lightweight in.......let me check........Pebble Beach.

They are a tad big, so my next pair will be a the medium size instead of the large. I've had so many bad experiences with socks being to small that I was generous with these. I'm debating wearing them around the house vs gifting them.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/july07013.jpg

The pooling is really wacky, but they are fun :)

[abunchofus]

Those turned out very nice Megan!

[MandyWelch]

I love that dark chocolate pair! Turned out super-nice! I just finished my first sock and had dd take a pic. It's a little on the small side, but still wear-able (and you bet your sweet patootie I'm gonna wear 'em cuz they rock!) I just cast on for the second and have made it through the first pattern repeat.

Anyway, here's my sock done in 3IG Adorn in the Elsbeth colorway:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/Almo0nd/Knitting/DSC_0047PSjpg.jpg

Mandy

[memiles]

Gorgeous, Mandy! I tried to do them in that yarn and couldn't get guage. Now I'm sad that I didn't mess around with it more!

Ah, well, it became my monkeys :)

[MandyWelch]

Gorgeous, Mandy! I tried to do them in that yarn and couldn't get guage. Now I'm sad that I didn't mess around with it more!

Ah, well, it became my monkeys :)

I couldn't get guage either, but I figured since I have a small sixe 6 foot, the medium would fit. Well it fits, just barely!

Mandy

[memiles]

ok, that makes me feel better. I have size 8's with cankles, so I always have to accomidate the trunks :)

[dandelions2]

Yarn is Socks that Rock lightweight in.......let me check........Pebble Beach.

They are a tad big, so my next pair will be a the medium size instead of the large. I've had so many bad experiences with socks being to small that I was generous with these. I'm debating wearing them around the house vs gifting them.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/violetlane/july07013.jpg

The pooling is really wacky, but they are fun :)

The pooling is usually wacky with STR, but they look great!

Yep, those socks are pretty stretchy.

[dandelions2]

Those are gorgeous, Mandy!

I'm knitting two pairs of socks with 3IG Adorn right now and the yarn is a bit thinner than the Lotus Toes I used for the Perambulate pattern. I'm making a pair of medium Perambulates w/ the Adorn, but I am following the size large directions.

[angela]

Whoo hoo! I liked working with the Lotus Toes (this is Naiad) . . . Now I just need to learn how to take a decent photo with the socks on!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/angela_myers/show%20off/sock2.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/angela_myers/show%20off/sock3.jpg

[dandelions2]

Oh, I love the Naiad! Those are great!

[ladydemetreis]

Beautiful, I have Naiad on its way to me! wheeee

[MandyWelch]

Angela, those are great! Very bold colors!

Mandy