Yaacov calls for using two skeins of the same striping yarn, and starting them at different points in the color progression. I ordered a couple of skeins for that purpose, but when I cast on using those, it turned out the stripes in that yarn were too short for the pattern. So I decided to try using two different skeins of striping yarn I had together.
Here is the cast on photo:
When I posted this photo before, I said it was a lot like clown barf, but I was ok with that. I think at the time I was thinking it was cute in an "it's so ugly it's cute" kind of way. But the more I knit, the more I started to think it was just ugly. I did finish the first sock, and that made it clear this pair of socks was doomed- too tight! I want to be clear, that I think the pattern is beautiful, and my problems were all operator errors!
I cut the sock and sewed next to the cut to keep the sock from unraveling.
I made the toe and most of the foot into the main monster body/head. I made the leg of the sock into the monster's legs. For his arms I used the heel of the sock. I think it turned out really cute!
Linking up to Patchwork Times for on the needles Friday!
9 comments:
Like I said on FB, I love how you repurposed your sock! Is it going to be a cat toy? I think it's so cute!
Hilarious!
I love the sock, but some things aren't meant to be. Your creature is too cute!!
You are ingenious! What a clever save for an ugly project. Do you think your cat likes it, or is she afraid of the monster with the pink eyes.? lol
great finish!!! I have never tried kntting 2 yarns in a pattern because the knitting becomes so dense and tight. The idea is intriging I migt try it someday when I learn to knit really relaxed ha
There's no such thing as an ugly sock monster!
I really liked your sock but the remake is wonderful.
Brilliant! And no more guilt!
Now that's the perfect solution to a single sock of barf!!!! I love it
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