tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post114105748299995736..comments2023-05-11T04:21:53.650-05:00Comments on Stream of Consciousness: Lessons LearnedMiniLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12318886494146555535noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141151601649985932006-02-28T12:33:00.000-06:002006-02-28T12:33:00.000-06:00Typically, for the adult socks that I've knit, the...Typically, for the adult socks that I've knit, the pattern usually tells you to knit the foot until it's about 2-2.5" of the desired length. Since she's still growing, I wouldn't worry too much if it was a little longer.<BR/><BR/>She's going to love those socks. Don't forget to show her that you really were making a sleeve. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141102954797452262006-02-27T23:02:00.000-06:002006-02-27T23:02:00.000-06:00The socks are so pretty - I love the yarn, and mig...The socks are so pretty - I love the yarn, and might be convinced that the beads are absolutely necessary for the look, too! And in my sock vast experience (two pairs), I think the socks should be the same lenght as the foot. My first pair were longer than my feet - very comfy, but impossible to jam into my clogs!jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684471131160867402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141086991817018822006-02-27T18:36:00.000-06:002006-02-27T18:36:00.000-06:00I like my socks pretty fitted, so I knit a total l...I like my socks pretty fitted, so I knit a total length that is approximately 2 inches shorter than my foot. My preferred toe is about 1.75 inches of knitting. I'd err on the larger side, and knit 7 inches of sock before the decreases. She can always grow into it. <BR/><BR/>The beads are cute. I was pretty ambivalent about socks until I found a pattern and yarn combo I really liked. Now I think they're a fun way to try different techniques on a small scale, and I really like the way handknit socks feel.Terbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369167230239017381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141075488864026802006-02-27T15:24:00.000-06:002006-02-27T15:24:00.000-06:00You could also figure it out this way: look at how...You could also figure it out this way: look at how many rows the toe decreases are done over. Calculate how long this will be. Then subtract that from the foot length - and aim for just under that measurement for the rest of the sock.<BR/><BR/>I do think the beads (and the sock itself!) look just lovely, even if the colours aren't working out how you intended!Kirstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596274310800647293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141073390813013972006-02-27T14:49:00.000-06:002006-02-27T14:49:00.000-06:00I think Karen's comment makes a lot of sense. Mak...I think Karen's comment makes a lot of sense. Making the socks a tad on the big side will be appreciated as kid feet grow rather quickly.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226954231516266581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141069315825281002006-02-27T13:41:00.000-06:002006-02-27T13:41:00.000-06:00I took a look at that site, and not to make things...I took a look at that site, and not to make things more complicated, but my son is 5, and his sizing is under the 6-7 year olds. Sigh. I just have a big kid.<BR/><BR/>ANYWAYS, I would make the sock 7.5 inches total, just in case and then when she grows some more, they'll still fit. So, you're going to knit the foot to 7 inches, then do the decreases for the toe.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347254430391520325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141063680753000882006-02-27T12:08:00.000-06:002006-02-27T12:08:00.000-06:00i (in my own 'vast' experience *rolls eyes*) have ...i (in my own 'vast' experience *rolls eyes*) have heard that socks should be 10% smaller every which way? because they need to stretch a tad for a snug fit. i am debating this for my current sock-pal knitting. her foot length is 7.25. so how long should i knit it? 7? don't want it toooo small though. grrrr. i have enough trouble making socks for myself. why am i making socks for someone else??Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142389198186796200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141061999212291442006-02-27T11:39:00.000-06:002006-02-27T11:39:00.000-06:00I kind of like my socks longish so I usually knit ...I kind of like my socks longish so I usually knit about 7 inches and then start the heel flap.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549433838794370673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058004.post-1141060312525490472006-02-27T11:11:00.000-06:002006-02-27T11:11:00.000-06:00Oh dear. Your co-president of the Apathetic Sock K...Oh dear. Your co-president of the Apathetic Sock Knitters Club wonders if she is in for a similarly lackluster sock-knitting experience. 'Twould be a shame after the way I've built it up in my head.<BR/><BR/>I have to say, I think those socks look pretty cute, and I'm sure it's only because they don't match your vision that you're dissatisfied with them. I think the subtlety of the beads makes them very sweet and delicate.<BR/><BR/>I can't really advise on the length thing, as my sock-knitting experience makes you look like a Master Socker in comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com