Technical specs:
- Yarn: Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply sock yarn hand dyed in midnight blue (gift from my Spring swap partner)
- Needles: Size 1 47″ circular (also from swap partner)
- Pattern: Hedgerow Socks by Jane Cochran
- New skills:
- Magic Loop! Scroll down for video – using one long circular needle, instead of 3 or more DPNs.
- In pattern Heel – the pattern carries down the heel flap,very classy.
- Rounded toe – just like decreasing for the top of the hat, plus, no Kitchener (for those who don’t like it).
Since I was learning a new technique, I chose a simpler sock pattern, basically a ribbed sock with some seed stitch detail. They turned out beautifully, and I think they’re probably my favorite of the socks I’ve knit so far this year. Magic Loop was very easy to learn, and it was nice to not have all those needles to deal with while trying to knit socks.
The pattern itself is gorgeous; I love seed stitch, but all those purls slow you way down. The end result is beautiful, however.
