KnitSteph

So..this evening I finished the Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays.

They are both the same length, I just need to make some garters for them.

Pattern Specs

Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays

Yarn: Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool - purple (3 Balls)

Needles : Size 2 dpns (knitpicks harmony)

Notes: I really like the pattern. It’s not too hard, yet challenging enough to keep my interest. They went pretty fast too considering how long they are. The only thing that bugs me is that I got laddering really badly. I tried all the tricks I know and couldn’t stop the ladders. I don’t ever get ladders normally so the only thing I can think of is maybe that I should have gone down a needle size. I think they’d be better in a bit firmer gauge, but they fit perfectly so I’d have to add some stitches if I wanted to do them again in this yarn.

Oh..and I said I used 3 balls. This is what is left from the 3rd ball.

Yeah.. I measured it and it was about 10 yards. I had a 4th ball just in case, but I never had to get into it.

Now..off to start the stockings for Plimoth Plantation.