EM’s YOGA SOCKS
Yoga has become pretty popular these days and
the accessories that follow is also growing in strength. I was pleasantly surprised to see that one
could wear yoga socks as well. I am not
complaining – after all this is yet another thing that I can try my creativity
on. ;)
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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 80 gms of Moda Vera Marvel acrylic yarn with a 5 mm crochet hook ;
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Size made : Foot Size 6
Difficulty level : Easy to Intermediate Skill level
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
For this pattern though, I’ve taken the easy way
out and chosen a free pattern at https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279840066862/
This is a good pattern, but I just thought I’d add a few notes as
well as some photos (a photo tutorial of sorts as I complete the rows / rounds - at the end of my notes).
1. The
first row of Foundation Half Double crochet that we start with will be the
strip that goes around your ankle (or that of the intended). So check that this
fits. This is especially important
if you are using a yarn that does not give you the gauge as specified by
designer.
2. I
started all my rows with a dc direct using http://www.mooglyblog.com/chainless-starting-double-crochet/
3. Row
2 starts with a ch 1, and then I skipped the 1st sc and worked an sc
in the next sc. The counts then worked
right.
4. The
spike stitch (for those who already know how to work one) is an sc-spike stitch
(in the row below) or an elongated single crochet stitch.
5. Row
5 has 4 full shells and then there’s two half shells at each end. Those are the two that the designer says will
become a full shell when we join it in a round later.
6. After
row 7 is the joining row for which we work our joining sl-st on the wrong
side. So for the next round, we need
to flip it around to face the right side. Yes, this seems obvious, I
guess, but I just thought I’d put it out there for beginners.
7. We
then work the heel portion of our socks in rounds. Our 1st round then is an hdc in
each of the hdc of that first foundation row, working on the sts from the other
side.
8. Round
4 (Heel). Designer says that we will
work only 20 sts and leave 12 unworked.
So to get that join line right in the centre, I sl-st over the 1st
6 sts, and then worked the next 20 sts, and had the final 6 sts unworked
again. So when I made the 12 ch, I had
that join line in the centre.
9. On
adding that chain of 12, we are back to the 32 sts we started with. The next set of pattern is for the bottom of
the foot and goes round the arch of your foot. So may I suggest that after you
do the 1st round, check that this is a good fit. Yet again, this is especially
important if you are using a yarn that does not give you the gauge as
specified by designer.
10. For
Indians : The designer has given different hook sizes to get the gauge
right. With our Indian yarns, to get the
gauge right and increasing the hook size may mean that your work gets too loose
and / or too lacy. May I then suggest
that you use 2 yarns held together along with the increase in hook size so that
you get the sizing right (i.e for larger foot sizes).
First row of shells
Shell detail
Row 4
detail of ch-3 sps
2nd row of shells
Shell detail
Row 6
Last row of shells
Sl-st detail
ch - 12 added detail
hdc along the ch-12 for arch of foot
Lots and lots of photos so you can totally visualise what you're creating.
Let’s see what you come up with.
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