Tuesday, February 19, 2008

It's a Sock!

Did I mention that I have been running?  Did I also mention that I managed to really screw up my ankle last Saturday?  Not the one that just happened, but the one that happened over a week ago.  I am still limping, and keeping it elevated whenever I am not at work.  This led to a weekend in bed, and a new sock!


It's toe up using a short row toe and short row heel.  Both are double wrapped, so there are no holes.  I can't remember where I got the no holes recipe from.  I just did this from memory.  


The rest of the sock is plain stockinette with extra long ribbing at the top.


I used this sock as a good excuse to learn a new cast off technique.  I used Elizabeth Zimmermann's stretchy bind off.  It was really easy, and I am extremely pleased with the result.

I am hard at work on the mate for this sock.  

Oh, before I forget ---- The yarn is Austermann Step in color #21.  

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love this yarn!!

Jennie said...

Hope the ankle is heeling well. The sock looks great! :)

Allison said...

Love the colors in this sock!

lexa said...

Looks good! I knew that was Austermann as soon as I saw it.

Anonymous said...

Great sock!

...hope the ankle heals quickly.

Beth said...

Beautiful!

Isn't it great to have knitting to keep you company when you're off your feet? Wishing you speedy healing.

Ilix said...

This sock looks great! Thanks for telling us what that yarn is, it looks great!

Anonymous said...

Love that stripey yarn! Hope your ankle heals soon so you can get back to the running soon.