{"id":15734,"date":"2016-03-13T09:49:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-13T08:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/?p=15734"},"modified":"2017-03-21T08:50:42","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T07:50:42","slug":"stripey-sock-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/blog\/archives\/15734","title":{"rendered":"Stripey Sock Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Scheepjes<\/p>\n

I’ve been on a bit of a sock kick lately, and have been putting my stash of Scheepjes Invicta Extra and Invicta Colour to good use. \u00a0My favourite so far are these striped socks! \u00a0If you can knit socks this is super easy. \u00a0Not a pattern as such, as we all have our preferred method for knitting socks, but I thought I’d share anyway because I love them!<\/p>\n

\"Scheepjes<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need if you want to make these socks:<\/p>\n

1 ball Scheepjes Invicta Colour<\/a> (I used colour 959)
\n1 ball\u00a0Scheepjes Invicta Extra<\/a> (I used colour 1401)<\/p>\n

There are a lot of combinations to be made between the colour changing Invicta colour and the solid Invicta Extra (which I fully plan to explore, as I’m obsessive about #operationsockdrawer<\/a> at the moment!)<\/p>\n

\"Scheepjes<\/p>\n

<\/i>\n\t\t\tThe method for making them is simple. Choose your favorite sock formula, for toe up socks knit the toe in the solid colour, then alternate between 2 rows of the Invicta Colour and 2 rows of Invicta Extra. When you reach the point of the heel, knit only with the solid colour. When your heel is complete, switch back and continue your stripes to the band. I did a 2×2 rib band in the Invicta Extra. Just switch that all around if you prefer to knit from the cuff down.<\/p>\n

I made these\u00a0using 2.5mm needles with an 80cm cord and casting on 64 stitches. Using magic loop<\/a>, I did a short row toe and heel using German short rows. \n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n

These socks\u00a0did turn out a little loose, as I have freakishly small feet, so I’ve since started experimenting with casting on less stitches and using other methods for the sock, which I’ll be posting about soon. I’m still learning all of this myself!<\/p>\n

The biggest and most important tip I have for working these socks is a method to make sure not to get a ‘jog’ in your stripes. As you work in the round, there is a lift (a step up so the stripes don’t match up properly) at the join which can look wonky, you want to avoid this as much as possible. Check out this video for making sure you get a nice smooth join for perfect striping:<\/p>\n