My Frog Toes

I finished my toe-up socks, thanks to Chrissy Gardiner's Toe-Up book (thanks Gail!).  My toes are too skinny, so next time I'll cast on more stitches for the start.  Then, I tried the short row heel and the jury is still out on this one.  Again, I think I made it too skinny and I didn't understand the overall construction until I was well under way, so I didn't add any texture to the heel, which I really do prefer.  I think a slip-stitch heel lasts longer. . . . maybe not.


BUT, having said all this, the instructions for the short row were as clear as a bell, and the best part - written so that you can just plug in the numbers from your own pattern.  At first, it looked like a horrible flashback to my 10th grade algebra class, but it really was a cinch.  I think this book may become a knitting-bag staple. 

I did not like the overall finish of these socks but I'll try it again before I give up.  I need to tweak my style a bit.  Widen the heel, widen the toe, add texture to the heel and I think I may really like this.  


SHORT ROW PRO - YOU DON'T HAVE TO PICK UP ANY GUSSET STITCHES!!! YEAH!


THE YARN:  Knit Picks Felici in "Green Veggies" - nice soft, strong feeling yarn.  I had two knots in one skein which was a big old bummer since I was trying to match up the stripes.  Yes.  It was tedious.  But they match, so there!  I loved the self-striping so much that the knots will not put me off.  I'll buy this again.  And you can't beat the price.  $10 for a pair of socks!!