FO Monday!
Pattern: DK’s Dimple Sock Pattern, 64 St Version with 8 inch leg
Yarn: 3 balls Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big, #659
Needles: US 3 & 4 (3.25 and 3.5 mm)
Recipient: DH
Notes: I can’t convey how awful I found it to knit two pairs of the same sock back-to-back. I won’t ever choose to do that again. However, I thought the pattern was going to be sold through No No Kitty Yarns and then she closed her doors before that happened. So, I felt it necessary to knit the pattern again in a yarn that would show off the stitch pattern a bit better and knit in a yarn that was still available. DH had been asking for more handknit socks and specifically a thick pair. With his birthday approaching it seemed the perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. While I finished the second sock on his birthday I was mean and told him he couldn’t wear them until I had the opportunity to get photos of him modeling them in natural light…
I was excited to knit them in orange during this brown-filled season. I really enjoyed knitting with this Lana Grossa yarn and can’t wait to see how well it holds up to wear and washings. I think DH’s request for the feet of his socks to be 1/4 inch longer than my socks made for a bit snugger sock than I would recommend. Next time I’ll make his foot about 1/2 inch longer than mine before starting the toe decreases. For one, he isn’t the best at keeping his toe nails trimmed so if they are the tiniest bit too short I’m afraid he’ll pop his toe right through there. Not to mention his feet are more than 1/4 inch longer than mine. Yes, I have larger feet for women (size 9.5) but they aren’t my sister’s feet (size 11). But, we’ll see what happens. It isn’t like this pair of socks took a ton of time.
I do also have the pattern formatted and ready to go so if you want a pair of dimples for yourself or someone you love you can order it now! There are 5 sizes from about a 4 inch up to an 11 inch ankle so you should be able to make one for everyone you know who needs to keep their feet warm. Plus, the DK weight makes them great for clogs and are a quick knit (I’d say the average knitter could complete a pair in one week of dedicated evening knitting). I’ve included directions for a patterned clog heel (the multi-colored Dimple) or the standard heel flap (the solid color). It is written for 5 DPNs, but if you are familiar with the magic loop or 2-circ method you should be able to adapt it pretty easily.
EDIT: I forgot to give you a peek at the sock wrapper that comes with this design…
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