Summary

A well written pattern. My only problem was the socks turned out to loose for my feet. And I am not happy with my yarn decision. Still too many colors. Pattern calls for a solid yarn. This semi-solid still eats to much of the pattern.

Lobelia72’s test knit of this pattern is already part of the ravelry database.

Must have

I think it is essential for this pattern to read charts. Not only the written charts but to read the chart when it is already knit. Sometime I found a mistake and I only had to ravel a few stitches instead of two rows. But I really had to concentrate.

Mods

1. Used my normal toe increases to get the best shape for my toes.
2. The side part of the pattern repeats every 4 rounds. I skipped round 25 and followed the 4 repeat pattern.
3. I did the cuff part with less stitches. Pattern only on the front part. Backwards I put a ribbing pattern. At least one part of my body seems to be slim ;-)
4. I tried k2 p2 cuff. And decided to go back to k1 p1. 20 rows, then Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off.
5. I mirrored pattern for second sock. Yes, I am a little weird from time to time but I really like symmetry. I hated to chart the mirrored pattern at first but then I noticed it helped me to understand the pattern a little better.

Story

2011-10-26 Finally started the test knit. When I got the pattern I was in Slovenia, then we returned and I couldn’t decide which yarn to use. I finished the Magrathea Shawl and now I’m looking forward to knitting my new socks.

2011-10-27 The first repeat of the leg pattern is done. Did I mention that it will be an autumn version of the Flower Parade? The color is a mix of brown, purple, orange. Semi Solid. I have to concentrate a little because US 1 (2.25 mm) is the smallest dpn-size I have and 60 stitches may be a little loose for me.

2011-10-29 Can’t install my printer. I switched to windows 7 and my printer seems to be far too old. It isn’t even mentioned on the manufacturers page. But I’m tired of knitting from my monitor.

2011-10-30 Lack of concentration. My daughter is sick. I had to knit back a few times.

2011-11-01 Starting the heel part. First of all I have to learn to wrap and turn. New photo is on its way. Not a really good one but the best I could do at the moment.

2012-01-04: Still waiting for an answer. I have to check my mails. Urgently.

2012-02-25: I did the heel and started the cuff. Not happy with the amount of stitches. I have to alter the pattern. If not the socks will end up too loose. Today I put the pattern in an excel sheet because I wasn’t able to knit from pdf. Sometimes everything goes wrong. My husband told me I chose the wrong colour. Thank you very much! I’m afraid he is right.

2012-03-08: Ready. This was the first pattern I stored on my smart phone. Thats why the mobile is part of one photo. Not satisfied with the photos. Without a model they are difficult to take.