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My short-row ankle sock pattern is finally up! (There's even a tutorial on short-rowing the PG-R way.) Well, that must mean that I finished those Koigu anklets.

I also went back to my Cashsoft anklets and shortened them a bit. I'd made them a smidge too long and they stretched out another smidge with wear. I decided that two smidges too big was too much. So I opened those toes back up and reknit the toe an inch earlier. If you're planning on using the Cashsoft, you might think about making your socks a little snugger than you usually do.

Happy ankle sock knitting everyone! As you can see by the short-row pictures, I'm already enjoying making another pair. I'm using some cotton Sockotta that Deb sent me. Thanks, Deb!

posted by alison at 2:26 pm | in people who make socks...

Comments

Those anklets are adorable. Thanks for posting the pattern, I can't wait to make myself a pair.

Posted by: Purly Whites at June 21, 2005 3:10 PM

Thanks for sharing!!

Posted by: helene at June 21, 2005 3:25 PM

Those socks are great! Thank you for posting the patter and the helpful notes/links. I feel like I receive a free gift when the pattern is posted...it's very generous of you and I appreciate it :) I've not had success with short row heels, maybe this time I will. Thanks again :)

Posted by: michele at June 21, 2005 3:49 PM

wow Alison that is very kind of you,awesome instructions

Posted by: cara at June 21, 2005 3:50 PM

I LOVE them! They're so cute!

Posted by: LauraA at June 21, 2005 4:17 PM

oooooooooh....and i've got a spare skein of 'socks that rock' with no plans....verrrrry tempting!

*must...complete...sockpal...socks...first...* ;o)

Posted by: laurie at June 21, 2005 4:39 PM

Very cute socks! :)

Posted by: merkuria_lyn at June 21, 2005 4:51 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the tutorial. I'm starting my very first pair of socks and am struggling to use the PG-R method, but she just doesn't give enough pictures for me to really "get" it. I'm going to sit down with your tutorial and finally conquer it! (Did I say thank you?) Debbie

Posted by: Debbie at June 21, 2005 4:59 PM

Thank you for posting this now! I have two 5h plane flights in the next week and a half and have some socks to make... I think I might take my comfort zone dpns and a skein of koigu! I can't wait to try that heel!

Posted by: jess at June 21, 2005 5:21 PM

Thank you so much for the pattern and the tutorial - I have one skein of Koigu in my stash that is screaming "I want to be Alison's ankle socks".

Posted by: Lu at June 21, 2005 5:24 PM

Thanks for sharing your pattern, I don't really enjoy short rows but I think this will give me a new opportunity to try them out and hopefully succeed. Also thanks for sharing that a skein of Koigu is enough yarn for size 10 feet, hey we have something in common! LOL! ;)

Posted by: ~Jo~ at June 21, 2005 5:43 PM

Ah, just what I have been waiting for! I am all over these!

Posted by: Carolyn at June 21, 2005 5:54 PM

Great pattern/tutorial! I can't wait to try a new short row method. I love the look but hate the one hole I inevitably end up with. The Spun link is great too :)

Posted by: Vicki at June 21, 2005 6:30 PM

Thanks for the pattern! I have been anxiously awaiting it! I'm already halfway down the foot of my first footie!

Posted by: Shanidy at June 21, 2005 6:30 PM

Thanks for the pattern, Alison! I love love love shorty socks. :)

Posted by: other alison at June 21, 2005 6:38 PM

Thanks so much for the pattern. I am going to get some cashcotton for this cute sock!

Posted by: erin at June 21, 2005 7:06 PM

Yea! I'm glad you like it. Thank you for the instructions and all the links! It's going to be a sock-y summer:)

Posted by: Deb at June 21, 2005 8:04 PM

Thanks for the great pattern, I'm definitely planning to make them.

Posted by: Brenda at June 21, 2005 10:12 PM

very cute. I think that when I branch out into socks I'll make some like yours

Posted by: Christie at June 22, 2005 2:54 AM

You are talented and generous and very very sweet!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful sock pattern!

I will send a photo of my first pair!

Gratefully,
Donna

Posted by: Miz Booshay at June 22, 2005 10:49 AM

Alison,

I have never knit socks before...do you think your pattern would be a good one to start with? Or perhaps there are some beginner sock patterns out there that you or other folks know of? I'm kind of clueless :)

Thanks,
Cristina

Posted by: Cristina at June 22, 2005 11:34 AM

Yeah! I am so excited about these! Finally a pattern for the only sock I wear! Thanks.

Posted by: Joelene at June 22, 2005 12:38 PM

thank you for the pattern - as soon as my sock needles are free, I'll have a pair cast on!

Posted by: Kristen at June 22, 2005 4:48 PM

Thanks, Alison, for the lovely pattern. I had an urge to make these about a month ago. I started the cuff, and then I wasn't quite sure how to proceed on the heel and put the project on hold. Thank you for ending the hiatus and providing me with such clear instructions!

Posted by: neysa at June 22, 2005 5:58 PM

Another reason to keep polishing my stellar short-rowing technique...and to shop for more Koigu! :) So generous of you to post the pattern!

Posted by: Linda at June 22, 2005 7:51 PM

Cristina, for a beginner, I'd recommend the "beginners patterns" and "links for beginners" I've listed in my sidebar under "sockapal-2-za". They are links for the beginners in my sock exchange. Most people start with a heel flap sock pattern, which is the standard way of making socks. There's just more "how to"'s out there for that sort of a sock. So that's probably your best bet for your first time. But if you're feeling adventurous, then give the short rows a try!!

Best of luck!

Posted by: alison at June 23, 2005 10:09 AM

Thanks a lot for the pattern and wonderful tutorial.

Posted by: Jane at June 23, 2005 11:54 AM