The Sock: Day 2

I'm just before the point of making the heel flap on the first sock. I love the colors.

The Beginnings of a Sock

I've just started making a sock using the basic sock recipe from the book Knitting Rules. I got the yarn in my stocking for Christmas (It's so COLORFUL!) and I'm excited to put it to use and to make something for myself. The very basic pattern should prove to be relaxing and I'm hoping that after I get a better understanding of what makes up a basic sock I will be able to try out more intricate and pretty lace socks.

Also, I've been totally into the men's Olympic skating competition and was very excited when Evan Lysacek won the Gold. His performances rocked and reminded why I used to love watching the figure skating competitions so much as a kid.

My First Socks (In Progress)

I'm taking a stab at my first pair of socks. Just stockinette with a little bit of ribbing at the top to keep it simple. I'm using the Univeral Toe-Up Sock Formula by Amy Swenson from Knitty. I've got one sock down and about half of the second sock done. The toe-up way seems a little boxy but the formula was great and the completd sock fits Chris perfectly. Especially being my first sock, I really liked that with a toe-up pattern I could force my husband to try the socks on every five minutes to make sure they were progressing right. I hope to finish these up in the next week so that I can try knitting up a pair of ankle socks for myself. I've already got some bright red yarn picked out for them.