I’ve decided that I’m not loving this pattern as much as I’d hoped I would. I did the basket weave/bricks section and ripped it out because I don’t like the look of it. I’ve continued with the steps and then the gusset which I do find very pretty. I’m wondering how comfortable the the cable down the sides is going to be when actually wearing the sock but I’ll just have to wait and see once it’s finished. As usual Mr. West challenges us but ultimately it’s got be something that you’re going to enjoy wearing 🤗🤗
I've really enjoyed learning new techniques but yes, it's definitely not an easy sock 🤣 love everyone sharing their opinions and thoughts, it's a big time investment if you're going to knit them so good to get clued up (see what I did) before committing 🤣😘
Well done, it’s looking good… I have to be honest, I don’t like the cable… as you know I did mine twice 🤦♀️ but the cable is too tight… I’ve enjoyed knitting the different elements of the sock, but unless blocking makes it look better, I’m not in love with it…. I’m ever so pleased I’m knitting both together as I feel this would definitely cause second sock syndrome..!!!!😊
I'm liking all the new elements to a sock but it's all a bit much on one sock! I'm thinking I may not knit the second but knit another pair in the same yarn picking out the bit I like and knitting the rest 'vanilla' Thanks for sharing your ideas and opinions and giving us a place to share ours! Jane xx
I've already decided mine will be winter house socks, I think they would be too bulky for wearing under my regular shoes etc. Hopefully they'll be toast warm 😁😘😘
Wow,,,Dawn ,,,love the colors,,, To me they seem more like slippers,,,with the puffy parts and cables,,,,!! But I am not doing them,,,, Love following along with others,,,, Elaine 🏡🏡😋
I've loved the whole weekly process and joining in but I think as a stand alone pattern I'd be a bit intimidated to try it. But that's the point of these videos 🎉🤣😘
Hi Dawn. I’m enjoying the knitting and all the different new-to-me skills involved - - but to be honest - - I’m not loving the look. The whole sock is seeming like a messy jumble of elements. I’ve ripped back several times in several different places. I’m beginning to think that I’ll rip back to the cuff and wait for the entire pattern to drop. Then I’ll just the elements I really like. I really like the heel flap so that will certainly be there in the final pair of socks. I enjoy the knit though. (Guess I’m just not “wild” enough to enjoy the look of the sock as it stands. Enjoy your week. Salam wa sa’aadah
I’m also knitting the contrast blast socks, it’s my first surprise kal. I only knit 10 rows of rib and skipped the bricks section because I like shorter socks. I knit all of clue 3 and hated the way the gusset cable distorted the shape of my socks. I ripped back and reknit clue3 from the start of the gusset cable. the second time I knit every cable row rather than slipping the stitches and I’m much happier.
That's a great idea 😁 they seem to be a bit lost and need more definition. I put it down to my tension but knitting each of them would have improved them 😁😘
Hi Dawn! I didn’t yet do Clue 3- I’m waiting to see what pattern type clue 4 has us do because I just did my fav shadow wrap heel ( I really dislike doing HFG type.) I first thought I’d just do just the zig zag pattern for the next part of the foot, since I didn’t need to do a cable, etc, but then decided to wait to see what clue 4 brings before I decide on just zig zag, or the stripy bit. I’m also curious how a cable right there will wear against a shoe, and how it will feel. I love your colours!
Hi Dawn, the basket weave does look a tad tight with not much give, and the start of the foot part looks baggy - but apart from that it's lovely 😂, Anyway, what do I know as it's years since I knitted socks. It's just as well the cable down the sides is flat, otherwise that would dig in to you. xx
I have to admit that I’m frogging my socks because I’m disappointed in the pattern tbh and actually bored of knitting them. I’ve watched ahead to the end to see what’s coming and it just feels like we’re doing the same thing over and over. I’m not picking them up to work on them which says a lot.
Oh Jane that's such a shame but if you're not enjoying it I completely understand. Stick it in time out and maybe another day it will feel right 🤞 thanks for joining the mini series 😘
I’ve decided that I’m not loving this pattern as much as I’d hoped I would. I did the basket weave/bricks section and ripped it out because I don’t like the look of it. I’ve continued with the steps and then the gusset which I do find very pretty. I’m wondering how comfortable the the cable down the sides is going to be when actually wearing the sock but I’ll just have to wait and see once it’s finished. As usual Mr. West challenges us but ultimately it’s got be something that you’re going to enjoy wearing 🤗🤗
I've really enjoyed learning new techniques but yes, it's definitely not an easy sock 🤣 love everyone sharing their opinions and thoughts, it's a big time investment if you're going to knit them so good to get clued up (see what I did) before committing 🤣😘
Well done, it’s looking good… I have to be honest, I don’t like the cable… as you know I did mine twice 🤦♀️ but the cable is too tight… I’ve enjoyed knitting the different elements of the sock, but unless blocking makes it look better, I’m not in love with it…. I’m ever so pleased I’m knitting both together as I feel this would definitely cause second sock syndrome..!!!!😊
Yes ... Let's see if I muster the strength for the 2nd sock 🤣🤣😘
@@thewovenalmanac ha, ha…. You will… I’ll nag you….😈😈xx
I'm liking all the new elements to a sock but it's all a bit much on one sock! I'm thinking I may not knit the second but knit another pair in the same yarn picking out the bit I like and knitting the rest 'vanilla' Thanks for sharing your ideas and opinions and giving us a place to share ours! Jane xx
I've already decided mine will be winter house socks, I think they would be too bulky for wearing under my regular shoes etc. Hopefully they'll be toast warm 😁😘😘
Wow,,,Dawn ,,,love the colors,,,
To me they seem more like slippers,,,with the puffy parts and cables,,,,!!
But I am not doing them,,,,
Love following along with others,,,,
Elaine 🏡🏡😋
I've loved the whole weekly process and joining in but I think as a stand alone pattern I'd be a bit intimidated to try it. But that's the point of these videos 🎉🤣😘
Hi Dawn. I’m enjoying the knitting and all the different new-to-me skills involved - - but to be honest - - I’m not loving the look. The whole sock is seeming like a messy jumble of elements. I’ve ripped back several times in several different places. I’m beginning to think that I’ll rip back to the cuff and wait for the entire pattern to drop. Then I’ll just the elements I really like. I really like the heel flap so that will certainly be there in the final pair of socks. I enjoy the knit though. (Guess I’m just not “wild” enough to enjoy the look of the sock as it stands. Enjoy your week. Salam wa sa’aadah
I'm being very patient until I get to the blocking and hoping it will all work out 🤣🤣🤣😘
I’m also knitting the contrast blast socks, it’s my first surprise kal. I only knit 10 rows of rib and skipped the bricks section because I like shorter socks. I knit all of clue 3 and hated the way the gusset cable distorted the shape of my socks. I ripped back and reknit clue3 from the start of the gusset cable. the second time I knit every cable row rather than slipping the stitches and I’m much happier.
That's a great idea 😁 they seem to be a bit lost and need more definition. I put it down to my tension but knitting each of them would have improved them 😁😘
@@thewovenalmanac I just watched the final clue video, blocking worked its miracle but I’m not going back 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Dawn! I didn’t yet do Clue 3- I’m waiting to see what pattern type clue 4 has us do because I just did my fav shadow wrap heel ( I really dislike doing HFG type.) I first thought I’d just do just the zig zag pattern for the next part of the foot, since I didn’t need to do a cable, etc, but then decided to wait to see what clue 4 brings before I decide on just zig zag, or the stripy bit. I’m also curious how a cable right there will wear against a shoe, and how it will feel. I love your colours!
I think that's the best part of the pattern, you can pick out the elements you like 😁 just the zigzag would look amazing 😍😘
Hi Dawn, the basket weave does look a tad tight with not much give, and the start of the foot part looks baggy - but apart from that it's lovely 😂, Anyway, what do I know as it's years since I knitted socks. It's just as well the cable down the sides is flat, otherwise that would dig in to you. xx
I'm hoping the magic of blocking will make everything ok 🤣🤣🤣😘
Beautiful sock but I wouldn’t want a cable on the foot part to wear
No I think you're right 👍 I'm not a fan of patterns on my foot full stop 🤣😘
I have to admit that I’m frogging my socks because I’m disappointed in the pattern tbh and actually bored of knitting them. I’ve watched ahead to the end to see what’s coming and it just feels like we’re doing the same thing over and over. I’m not picking them up to work on them which says a lot.
Oh Jane that's such a shame but if you're not enjoying it I completely understand. Stick it in time out and maybe another day it will feel right 🤞 thanks for joining the mini series 😘