i am 3/4 of the way done with knitting the first sidewinder. i am not loving it. there is nothing wrong with the pattern. i am loving the uniqueness of the construction. even the kitchenering at the end does not scare me.
why, look at the cute little pocket for the toes.i just don't like the yarn i picked. the sock would probably be cuter with a variegated yarn with short color repeats. the broad stripes are doing nothing for me or the yarn. i am also not happy with the fabric either. 7.5 sts/inch when i routinely use 8.5-9.5 sts/inch just doesn't work. so if i were to try knitting this pattern again, i would probably use a heavier weight yarn or attempt to redo the math for a smaller gauge.
say good bye to "sidewinders'! i will give up my obsession with sideways knit socks for now. this one is going to visit the frog pond. so i am back at "zero" for summer of socks, sigh.
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It looks like it's coming along nicely. I have 3 socks done (no pairs yet though). I've been so busy making lace (that mystery thingy) there has been little time for socks. Why am I such a joiner?
Sorry you had to frog those... Better to knit something you're happy with, anyway. Best wishes for your next summer sock!
I made my sidewinders with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Iris Garden, and got beautiful vertical stripey almost flame-like patterning. I used a 2.5 mm needle, my usual for that yarn, and made the largest size in the pattern. The resulting sock fits well, but after wearing it I think I should have made the leg a little bit narrower. I'm not sure I will ever knit it again, but if I did, I would decrease the 10 row plateau in each section of the pattern down to a 9 row plateau.
I am more interested in trying a simple garter stitch leg, picking up the stitches around the bottom and then knit a heel flap, gusset and foot in the normal way. Not that I'm going to try it any time soon. I've got a long list already in the works.
Your Sidewinder was a nice try, though. When I first knit the swatch that Nona recommends, I did it on size 2 needle and I hated the loose fabric I got.
Oh, that's too bad! I think it looks beautiful, if that's any condolence. I know what you mean, though, about frogging! Hoping your next attempt comes out better!
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