Intertwined socks - Now Toe-Up!

As mentioned a few times here on the blog, I'm slowly working my way through the process of releasing some of my existing cuff-down sock patterns as toe-up versions. I'm hearing more and more feedback from toe-up knitters who love my designs and want to knit them toe-up. 

It's taking some time, and not all patterns will lend themselves to the toe-up treatment, but here's the latest installment: Intertwined Socks.

These cabled delights are now available in both cuff-down and toe-up versions. When you buy the pattern, you'll get both PDF versions. People who have previously bought the cuff-down pattern, either individually or as part of Twisted Socks: The Cable Collection, should have already received the update via Ravelry.

The pattern instructions are provided for two sizes, medium and large. The intertwining lattice pattern is repeated on the front and back of the socks.

The cables in this pattern are simple 1/1 cables. You may wish to cable without a cable needle for a faster knitting experience. The technique of cabling without a cable needle is described in the Knitty Winter 2007 issue, located here: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/FEATwin07TT.html

Wrought Iron - Toe up version now available

The title says it all! I've released the toe up version of my Wrought Iron pattern.

Anyone who has purchased the pattern through Ravelry should receive an automatic update to their library. If you didn't, please contact me through Ravelry.

One of the benefits of knitting toe up is that you can use up all your yarn, knitting until you run out. You can also try on the sock as you go, ensuring the perfect fit.

Ready, set, knit!

Toe up socks for everyone!

Back in September I announced that I’ll be attempting to make my sock patterns available in toe up versions as well as cuff down.

I’m pleased to share that the first two of my toe-up conversions are now available.

The Man in the Brown Suit was easy to convert. The chart can be worked from the top or bottom. It was ‘just’ the toe, heel and cuff instructions which needed to be modified.

I picked Styles Court as the next pattern to convert for two reasons. It is one of my most popular patterns (after appearing on the Yarn Harlot’s blog), and I was working with a technical editor to fix the errors in the cuff down version. So it seemed to make sense to convert it into a toe-up pattern at the same time.

Styles Court required a bit more back & forth with the tech editor. Due to basic differences in heel construction, we decided to scrap the small amount of detailing in the heel. We had a choice between complicated instructions to create the exact same look on the heel, or simple instructions for an unpatterned heel. I opted for simplicity since the impact to the overall design of the sock is minimal.

If you have purchased the cuff down version of the pattern you should receive an update notice and your Ravelry library should be automatically updated. Updates will also be available on Craftsy and Patternfish.

Happy Knitting!