Albatross Socks* by Naomi Drew

Albatross Socks*

Knitting
July 2009
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
375 - 450 yards (343 - 411 m)
one size, variable
English
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD
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This is a summary of my adventure into toe-up sock knitting. Having grown tired of these socks, the color, and just everything else, I decided to end the sojourn by writing them up.

These socks feature a toe-up construction, a simple and stretchy lace rib across the instep which continues into the cuff, a Fabulous Fleegle Heel, and a choice between a ribbed topping or a contrasting band of lace. Pictures included.

Now, I am done. These have been my present-day knitting albatross …

You may read about the pattern and its development by clicking here, as well as download it on the Patterns page at the right.