I am enjoying making this sock as I am learning more about socks in general. Socks in Fair Isle are not the easiest thing in the world, yet they are. The red is a Wollmeise Vamp , which is very rich and depending on the light you get more red or orange. It is definitely very red. I decided to make the Heel in Red, it is easier on the eyes and I have plenty more Red than I have black. Given this is sock number one, sock number two will be a breeze. I think one of the more tedious parts about socks is the fact of the monotony of the repetitive work. I pace myself and have little goals for each day. The chart is 33 Rows, I aimed at making 11 Rows each day and maybe 17 if I am motivated. The Heel flap I have done 10 rows at a time. I was searching for the formulae for the heel flap and it seems to be pretty much the same. For men is about 3 inches, but it is defined also as half the stitches of the circumference. I say at least half the stitches as the circumference, but for a man, between 2.5 to 3 inches is good. I am almost done with the heel flap and will start to turn the heel, which is in my opinion the most fun part of making a sock. I doubled the yarn for the heel flap and the turn and will do so for the toe as well. My toes will be red. Thanks for stopping by!
I am hoping that this blog will help you and me experience the craft of crochet as well as knitting. During times of silence or turmoil, crochet and knitting continuously help me quiet my mind at my own pace, enabling me to find my center. I am also sharing my SECRET persona, Lt. DAX, my life in code while living in Bajor. Maybe fiction maybe not is up to you to decide. Peldor Joi!!!
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