Earl Grey Socks
Finished
October 28, 2011
December 8, 2011

Earl Grey Socks

Project info
Whippersnapper by Hunter Hammersen
Knitting
Feet / LegsSocksMid-calf
Test Knit for Hunter (and Dad)
men's 12
Needles & yarn
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
madelinetosh Tosh DK
1.2 skeins = 270.0 yards (246.9 meters)
Gray
Gauge in Austin, Texas
October 29, 2011
Notes

love this pattern! easy to memorize!
small - CO 56 stitches. didn’t use a cable needle - love that!
started with the left.
I continued the pattern for a couple of repeats while decreasing, but next time I do these, I’ll just do the ribbing per the instructions.
note to self: fastest sock to date 10/29-11/2, except for gratfting.
Take 1 - I’m not CRAZY about the yarn with this pattern (Mirasol Yarn Hacho DK colorway 306 - blue/purple). 2.25mm looks like it’ll fit me (size 7.5/8 ladies)
Take 2 - Tosk DK Silver Fox - switching to 2.5mm needles…this has a better shot of fitting my dad’s feet, but I think it will still be snug. I’m really happy with how the first one looks, though, so…..fingers crossed :)
finished the socks pretty quickly - took me forever to get around to grafting second toe.

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by madelinetosh
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100% Merino
225 yards

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  • Project created: October 26, 2011
  • Finished: December 8, 2011
  • Updated: March 29, 2015
  • Progress updates: 11 updates