There was a Feather and Fan stitch sock that just wanted to be beautiful, as well as, functional. Alas, the little thing was turning out to be not so little at all. So she had to be put out of her (my) misery. So she was frogged and reduced to a ball of string for a little while.
Oh who was I kidding casting on 72 stitches for this one. All is not lost though, because she grew up to be quite comfy and cozy, not to mention still funky due to her outrageous bright citrus colors. This is the very FIRST pair of socks I have made myself. I love them so much I have decided to concentrate on ME knitting for awhile.
Yarn: Plymouth sockotta in the citrus colorway
Needles: size 1 (2.25mm) bamboo DPNs
Pattern: Basic Top-Down Sock Recipe - CO 64 stitches and work in 2x2 rib on cuff and carried down top of foot. Heel Flap with garter stitch edge a la SKS.
Sized to fit size 9 1/2 woman's shoe.
I love how this yarn wears. It stands up to machine washing and drying wonderfully. Even though not one of the fancier sock yarns, I definitely see myself reaching for it again and again.
