Lateral cable socks with toe

At last, I am done with my first socks pattern. First I started with another colorway, but later on, I realized that I did not have enough yarn. So I started anew with this. Though these are not the best colors, I am very happy with the pattern. Yay! Now back to the cardigan for some simple mindless knitting in the midst of my ever piling-up chores.

Lateral cable socks with toes

Material:
· 3-ply yarn or yarn that gets the correct guage.
· A set of four dpns size 3.00 mm.
· Tapestry needle
· A length of waste yarn

Gauge: 14 sts x 22 rows= 2 inches in st st with 3.00 mm needles

Size: women’s medium (9.5 inches)

Cable Pattern: worked on 6 sts.
Row 1: P1, k4, p1.
Row 2: P1, put next 2 sts on a cable needle at the back of work, k next 2 sts, k the 2 sts from cable needle, p1.
Row 3: As row 1.
Row 4: As row 1.
Repeat these 4 rows. With experience, you can work this cable with out a cable needle.

Method:

Right sock:
With double strand and thumb-cast-on method, cast on 54 sts. Divide the sts evenly on 3 DPNs, and making sure these are not twisted, prepare to work the first round.
Round 1-8: Work in k1,p1 rib for these 8 rounds.Round 9: P1, K4, p1, knit to the end.
Round 10-32: work cable pattern over first 6 sts, k to the end.
Transfer the last 27 sts of the round onto one needle(# 1),on which the heel flap will be knit, while dividing the rest of sts evenly onto two other dpns(needles # 2 and 3).

Heel flap: Turn and work on needle #1 as follows:
Row 1(WS): sl 1, (p1, sl 1) to the end.
Row 2: k1, (sl 1, k1) to the end.
Repeat these two rows 16 times. Then proceed to turning the heel:
Next row: Sl 1, p 17, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: Sl 1, k 8, ssk, k1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, p9 p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl1, k 10, ssk k1, turn.
Next row: sl 1,p 11, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, k 12, ssk,k1,turn.
Next row: sl 1, p 13, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, k 14, ssk, k1.
Without turning pick up and knit 17 sts across the side of heel flap. Then knit the sts on needles # 2 and 3 as set, pick up and knit 17sts across the other side of heel flap. Distribute all these sts onto three dpns as follows: All sts which were on needles# 2 and three onto one needle(#B these will form the top of foot),. Divide the rest of sts onto needles#A and C.
Round 1: Work as set.
Round 2: Knit until 3 sts remain on needle#A, k2tog, k1, Knit across needle# B (first 6 sts in cable pattern as set), On needle# C, k1, ssk, k to the end.
Repeat these 2 rounds until a sum of 27 sts remain on needles# A and C.
Work as set for a further 36 rows. Break yarn leaving a long length.

Divide for Toes:
Thread a length of waste thread onto a tapestry needle and thread through all the sts, starting from needle #C, then #A, and then #B and remove the needles. Now the sts are arranged such that the two ends of the waste yarn lie on the inner side of the foot. (Sts on the right of the waste yarn’s free ends form the top of foot while those on left form the bottom.

Big Toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 9 sts to the immediate right of waste yarn’s free ends(these form the top of big toe), then pick up and knit 9 sts on the other side of free ends(these form the bottom) , cast on 3 sts. (21 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 14 rounds.
Next round: (K2tog, k 3) till 1 st remains, k1.(17 sts)
Next round: Knit.
Next round: (k2tog, k1) till 2 sts remain, k2tog.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the trapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of big toe) on the wrong side.

Second toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 5 sts to the immediate right of big toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of big toe, pick up and knit 5 sts to the immediate left of big toe, cast on 3 sts. (16 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 14 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) to the end.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the trapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 2nd big toe) on the wrong side.

Third toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 5 sts to the immediate right of 2nd toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of2nd toe, pick up and knit 5 sts to the immediate left of 2nd toe, cast on 3 sts. (16 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 12 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) to the end.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Fourth toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 4 sts to the immediate right of 3rd toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of 3rd toe, pick up and knit 4 sts to the immediate left of 3rd toe, cast on 3 sts. (14 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 10 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) till 2 sts remain, k2tog.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Fifth toe:
Join yarn and pick up the remaining 8 sts, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of 4rd toe. (11 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 8 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) till 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Left Sock:
With double strand and thumb-cast-on method, cast on 54 sts. Divide the sts evenly on 3 DPNs, and making sure these are not twisted, prepare to work the first round.
Round 1-8: Work in k1,p1 rib for these 8 rounds.
Round 9: K to the last 6 sts, p1,k4, p1.
Round 10-32: K to the last 6 sts, work cable pattern over the last 6.
Transfer the first 27 sts of the round onto one needle(# 1),on which the heel flap will be knit, while dividing the rest of sts evenly onto two other dpns(needles # 2 and 3).

Heel flap: Turn and work on needle #1 as follows:
Row 1(WS): sl 1, (p1, sl 1) to the end.
Row 2: k1, (sl 1, k1) to the end.
Repeat these two rows 16 times. Then proceed to turning the heel:
Next row: Sl 1, p 17, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: Sl 1, k 8, ssk, k1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, p9 p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl1, k 10, ssk k1, turn.
Next row: sl 1,p 11, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, k 12, ssk,k1,turn.
Next row: sl 1, p 13, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: sl 1, k 14, ssk, k1.
Without turning pick up and knit 17 sts across the side of heel flap. Then knit the sts on needles # 2 and 3 as set, pick up and knit 17sts across the other side of heel flap. Distribute all thes sts onto three dpns as follows: All sts which were on needles# 2 and 3 onto one needle(#B these will form the top of foot),. Divide the rest of sts onto needles#A and C.
Round 1: Work as set.
Round 2: Knit until 3 sts remain on needle#A, k2tog, k1, Knit across needle# B (last 6 sts in cable pattern as set), On needle# C, k1, ssk, k to the end.
Repeat these 2 rounds until a sum of 27 sts remain on needles# A and C.
Work as set for a further 36 rows. Break yarn leaving a long length.

Divide for Toes:
Thread a length of waste thread onto a tapestry needle and thread through all the sts, starting from needle #B, then #C, and then #A and remove the needles. Now the sts are arranged such that the two ends of the waste yarn lie on the inner side of the foot. (Sts on the right of the waste yarn’s free ends form the bottom of foot while those on left form the top.

Big Toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 9 sts to the immediate right of waste yarn’s free ends(these form the bottom of big toe), then pick up and knit 9 sts on the other side of free ends(these form the top) , cast on 3 sts. (21 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 14 rounds.
Next round: (K2tog, k 3) till 1 st remains, k1.(17 sts)
Next round: Knit.
Next round: (k2tog, k1) till 2 sts remain, k2tog.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the trapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of big toe) on the wrong side.

Second toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 5 sts to the immediate right of big toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of big toe, pick up and knit 5 sts to the immediate left of big toe, cast on 3 sts. (16 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 14 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) to the end.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the trapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 2nd big toe) on the wrong side.

Third toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 5 sts to the immediate right of 2nd toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of2nd toe, pick up and knit 5 sts to the immediate left of 2nd toe, cast on 3 sts. (16 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 12 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) to the end.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Fourth toe:
Join yarn and pick up(RS facing) and knit 4 sts to the immediate right of 3rd toe, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of 3rd toe, pick up and knit 4 sts to the immediate left of 3rd toe, cast on 3 sts. (14 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 10 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) till 2 sts remain, k2tog.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Fifth toe:
Join yarn and pick up the remaining 8 sts, then pick up and knit 3 sts on the side of 4rd toe. (11 sts).Distribute evenly on three needles and knit in round for 8 rounds.
Next round: (k2tog, k2) till 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1.
Break of yarn leaving a long length, thread through the tapestry needle and thread through all the sts on needle. Pull tight to close the top. Secure and weave both loose lengths(start and finish of 3rd big toe) on the wrong side.

Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends. It is best to weave in the loose ends of each toe right when the toe is done, closing any hole that may occur in between the toes at the same time.

Diamonds socks

I finished these socks for the sockdown a few days back. However we are having our Eid nowadays.Today is the third day of the three-day long islamic celebration, so I have obviously been busy. Had a lovely time.

I also started another pair of socks, these of my own design, but now I am worried that I may not have enough yarn... well, we will see in a few days. Also, as a quickie project, I made this book thong. Pattern is from Crochet me.

Oh temptation...

I know I said I have a lot of important stuff lined up for the next few months. And that I would work on my WIPs only. So, I am working on that crdigan for dh, but surely I could knit a pair of socks in two months. Whew, the temptation was great and I gave in just this once (I hope). So I have started this sock for the sockdown at sock knitters anonymous forum at ravelry. I have to finish the pair and post it on the forum by Jan 31, to be in the running for some fabulous yarn.

I have used some old yarn from my stash and touched it up a little with dyes. I am using the generic sock pattern from Kate Gilbert as a general guide with some lace diamonds of my own. It is turning out quite nice.

Slow and steady

I will be slowing down (unwillingly) in the knitting and crochet department during the next few months as I have a very busy schedule. That is why I am not taking on any major new project. But as I do not think that I can survive long with absolutely no craft, I will be making steady progress on my WIPs. Currently I am doing a cardigan for dh. It's more than half done.Inshallah I will finish it this season.

My First socks

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Rainbow Spikes Bag

I just finished this bag yesterday. The material for this bag is the same as that for indigo bag. I love the way it has turned out. I love colors and especially those in a rainbow. Also I love butterflies. Plus I also love bags.

Here is the pattern, not tested of course.

Rainbow spikes bag

Material:· WW cotton in nine colors__deep red, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet , and purplish brown.(I used hand-dyed material)
· Crochet hook size 4.5 mm.
· Small butterfly shaped beads in assorted colors
· Fabric for lining
· A zipper.
· Size 10 black thread.

Size: 8.5 x 12 inches excluding strap

Gauge: 7 sts x 8 rows in 2 inches (working in sc only.

Special stitch: Spike st.Sp-1: work 1 sc by passing yarn through the st directly below on the row below the working row.
Sp-2: work 1 sc by passing yarn through the st directly below on the 2nd row below the working row.
Sp-3: work 1 sc by passing yarn through the st directly below on the 3rd row below the working row.

Method:Body:
Using red, ch 70, join with sl st in first ch, taking care not to twist the chain.
Rnd 1-6: ch1, 1 sc in the first st, then 1 sc in each st, throughout, join.(70sts)
Cut off red yarn and join orange.
Rnd 7: ch 1, *1 sc in the first sc, Sp-1 in next, Sp-2 in next, Sp-3 in next 2 sc, Sp-2 in next sc, Sp-1 in next sc**, sc in next sc, rep from * to **nine times, jn.
Rnd 8-11: repeat rnd 1. Cut off orange and join yellow.
Rnd 12: ch 1, *Sp-3 in 1st sc, Sp-2 in next, Sp-1 in next, sc in next sc, Sp-1 in next, Sp-2 in next, Sp-3 in next sc**, rep from * to ** nine times, join.
Rnd 13-16 : repeat rnd 1. Cut off yellow and join green.
Rnd 17: Repeat rnd 7.
Rnd 18-21: repeat rnd 1. Cut off green and join blue.
Rnd 22: Repeat rnd 12.
Rnd 23-26: repeat rnd 1. Cut off blue and join indigo.
Rnd 27: Repeat rnd 7.
Rnd 28-31: Repeat rnd 1. Cut off indigo and join violet.
Rnd 32: Repeat rnd 12.
Rnd 33-36: Repeat rnd 1. Fasten off.

Bottom:With deep red, ch 29,
Round 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across to the last ch, 4 sc in the last ch, 1 sc in other side of each of the next 26 ch, 2 sc in last, join with sl st. (60 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26 sc, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26 sc, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in last, jn.(64 sc)
Round 3: ch1, 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in each of next 29 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 29 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, join . Do not break yarn.

Strap:Thread the beads on a size 10 black thread. Working with both this thread and purplish black yarn, ch 72.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc, working one bead in position at every alternate sc.
Row 3: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc, working one bead in position at every alternate sc.
Row 5: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across, fasten off.

Finishing:
Join bottom to the body of the bag with sl st using deep red.
Attach strap to upper margins on each side. Sew lining in place and a zipper along the upper margin of the bag.