Toe-up Hunting Socks
Finished
November 2, 2024
December 29, 2024

Toe-up Hunting Socks

Project info
Knitting
Feet / LegsSocksKnee-highs
Dad
Needles & yarn
US 0 - 2.0 mm
9 stitches and 14 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
535 yards = 1.7 skeins
Queensland Collection Shetland Lite
none left in stash
0.96 skeins = 302.4 yards (276.5 meters), 48 grams
Queensland Collection Shetland Lite
82 yards in stash
0.74 skeins = 233.1 yards (213.1 meters), 37 grams
Notes

I’m trying my first toe-up socks. Dad requested knee-high socks to go under his boots, so in case there were fit issues on the leg, I thought toe-up would be a better construction method.

I’m not following any particular pattern, but just referencing sources for methods for toes and heels and just doing the math for a good fit myself.

I decided to do Judy’s magic cast on and short row toe for the toe construction. I have also decided carry a reenforcement thread for the toe and heel to add some sturdiness.

11-25-2024

Just finished the bind off for sock #1. I went with a tubular bind off for the look and the stretch. In general, I’m happy with the sock and mostly enjoyed the toe up sock experience. And I’m happy to have a sock to bring home for a fit check at Thanksgiving, haha.

Small things I’ll fix for sock #2. I didn’t plan out the increases for the leg too well, just knew the rate at which I wanted the increase. I will better plan increasing in the textured 2x2 rib in the future.

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Finished
November 2, 2024
December 29, 2024
About this pattern
Personal pattern (not in Ravelry)
About this yarn
by Queensland Collection
Fingering
100% Shetland
315 yards / 50 grams

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  • Project created: November 19, 2024
  • Finished: December 29, 2024
  • Updated: January 1, 2025
  • Progress updates: 4 updates