Current Project... one of many.

Syncopated Rib Socks
I'm totally addicted to making socks! I bought a book from a Joann fabric & craft store (joann.com) called, "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Socks". All of the patterns have you use 5 double pointed knitting needles ranging from sizes 3 to 5. The knitting needles are arranged in a tic-tac-toe type formation (as seen in picture to the left) and you use the 5th needle to knit around the square part. For these socks I used super fine yarn (size 1) that creates a striped pattern while you knit. There are many different types of sock yarn & they are a lot of fun to buy :)



The cuff was the most tedious part of the sock. I've heard it called a basket weave pattern, but this book calls it a syncopated rib... whatever that means. You pretty much just knit 5 and then purl 5 for five rows, then switch to purl 5 and then knit 5 to create a checker board look. I love the way the cuff turned out! It just took a while to complete. These socks are going to be a birthday present for my mother in september. I only have one sock finished and I am currently working on the cuff for the unfinished sock.







This sock was made to fit a size 8 foot. The stripes were created simply by knitting. I love sock yarn that does the work for me! It took me all of my Christmas break to finish one sock, so if you start make sure you plan enough time to finish BOTH PAIRS. There is one down side to the yarn I picked out. It's thin. I wouldn't recommend wearing these socks outside of the house. They are very comfy and I'm almost tempted to keep them for myself.