FO/WIP - Baudelaire Sock (by Cookie A.)

knitqueen · 06-14-2007, 10:34 PM

One sock down, one to go! I wasn't going to post until I had both socks finished, but I am just so pleased with how the first one turned out that I couldn't wait!

The pattern is Baudelaire by Cookie A., a toe up sock with a gusset/short row heel. I have to say that while this heel took a great deal of concentration for me, being my first time doing it this way, the results were well worth it. It is SUCH a well-fitted heel, I couldn't say anything bad about it.

I used Bernat Sox, which is nothing special really but it actually worked great for this pattern and I love the bright colour. Stash busting, ya know! This was knit on a size 0 Addi Turbo, using magic loop.

Sock #2 will be cast on tonight, I promise!

Jan in CA · 06-15-2007, 04:30 AM

You did a fabulous job on it! It's such a pretty pattern!

Ronda · 06-15-2007, 12:02 PM

It looks perfect!!!

marykz · 06-15-2007, 12:36 PM

impressive!! that pattern is just so pretty and the heel looks perfect!

slightly addicted to yarn · 06-15-2007, 12:37 PM

Really like that sock - it looks better than the picture on the knitty website! Sock knitting is something I haven't tried yet but am v. tempted especially by your version. Did you find it reasonably easy to knit? The knitty description suggests that it isn't too hard, but what do you think? Thanks for sharing

kristinw · 06-15-2007, 01:19 PM

It is gorgeous!!! I think the color brings out the pattern so well!

knitqueen · 06-15-2007, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by slightly addicted to yarn

Really like that sock - it looks better than the picture on the knitty website! Sock knitting is something I haven't tried yet but am v. tempted especially by your version. Did you find it reasonably easy to knit? The knitty description suggests that it isn't too hard, but what do you think? Thanks for sharing

The pattern was very thoroughly written, every step word for word, even for the short row heel every row was written out whereas some patterns say something like "continue in this manner until X number of stitches are wrapped on each side...", this pattern wasn't like that.

If you're somewhat familiar with sock knitting and lace and very basic cables, you can do it!!

The only thing I did different was that I used the magic cast on method instead of the figure 8 cast on for the toe.

RachelJean · 06-15-2007, 03:41 PM

Your sock looks great - the color shows the stitches perfectly! I love Cookie A's patterns and want to knit all of them!

carmabelle1191 · 06-15-2007, 10:15 PM

Ooh, pretty! I love the color!

geekgolightly · 06-16-2007, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by knitqueen

The pattern was very thoroughly written, every step word for word, even for the short row heel every row was written out whereas some patterns say something like "continue in this manner until X number of stitches are wrapped on each side...", this pattern wasn't like that.

If you're somewhat familiar with sock knitting and lace and very basic cables, you can do it!!

The only thing I did different was that I used the magic cast on method instead of the figure 8 cast on for the toe.

Do you think it's detailed enough for a first time toe up knit? I have wanted to do a toe up sock and I

Cookie A. patterns.

Your sock is exquisite. Wonderful work!