Another Sock Question

Hi All,

I finished the Koigu sock, and I'm not crazy about it. It just seems a
little too big around and doesn't fit snuggly around the arch. I
casted on 72 stitches using #2 US needles, and tried to knit tighter
than I normally do. The pattern has a K2P2 ribbed cuff and then a
stockinette foot. If I had continued the ribbing over the top of the
sock, would it have been more fitted? I just want a sock pattern that
has a nice fit. Any suggestions?

Hesira

I continue the ribbing over the top of the sock and think that improves
the fit. I use #2 needles -- of course, my feet and ankles could be
bigger too.

What is a koigu sock ?
mirjam
sira" wrote:

Hi All,

I finished the Koigu sock, and I'm not crazy about it. It just seems a
little too big around and doesn't fit snuggly around the arch. I
casted on 72 stitches using #2 US needles, and tried to knit tighter
than I normally do. The pattern has a K2P2 ribbed cuff and then a
stockinette foot. If I had continued the ribbing over the top of the
sock, would it have been more fitted? I just want a sock pattern that
has a nice fit. Any suggestions?

Hesira

On Fri, 26 May 2006 22:02:53 GMT, (Mirjam
Bruck-Cohen) spewed forth :

What is a koigu sock ?
mirjam

Koigu is yarn that's available in North America.

http://www.koigu.com/news.htm

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I guess I'm wondering if anyone has a sock pattern that includes
shaping in the foot around the arch.

Hesira

Hi Mirjam,

I had mentioned the Koigu yarn in an earlier post. A lot of people use
this yarn for socks, I guess, and I followed a pattern that
specifically called for it. It's pretty yarn, and easy to work with,
but expensive, so I'm disappointed the sock didn't turn out fabulous.

Hesira

On 26 May 2006 14:05:48 -0700, "hesira" spewed
forth :

Hi All,

I finished the Koigu sock, and I'm not crazy about it. It just seems a
little too big around and doesn't fit snuggly around the arch. I
casted on 72 stitches using #2 US needles, and tried to knit tighter
than I normally do. The pattern has a K2P2 ribbed cuff and then a
stockinette foot. If I had continued the ribbing over the top of the
sock, would it have been more fitted? I just want a sock pattern that
has a nice fit. Any suggestions?

Hesira

Ribbing will help the instep stay a little snugger. If you're anal
like me you want it to be centered on the foot and that can be a pain
in the butt

Some solutions:

Smaller needles: I normally knit Koigu on #1 needles, which are (I
think) 2mm.

Fewer stitches: My #1-needle Koigu socks are made on 63-64 stitches.
I usually make 2-1 rib, hence 63 for the leg. If I feel like making a
1-1/2-2/3-1 rib I'll use 64 stitches. My ankles are 9.5", my foot at
the instep is a shade less. I have no problem with bag and sag.

Find Elizabeth's shaped arch instructions and see if you like the fit
of the foot of a sock made using it.

I'd have to think about the mechanics of making socks for a person
with big ankles and small feet. I have a friend built that way but
she makes her own socks. I'll try to remember to ask her how she
handles that when next I see her.

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In article .com,
"hesira" wrote:

Hi All,

I finished the Koigu sock, and I'm not crazy about it. It just seems a
little too big around and doesn't fit snuggly around the arch. I
casted on 72 stitches using #2 US needles, and tried to knit tighter
than I normally do. The pattern has a K2P2 ribbed cuff and then a
stockinette foot. If I had continued the ribbing over the top of the
sock, would it have been more fitted? I just want a sock pattern that
has a nice fit. Any suggestions?

Hesira

Hesira, you have the answer, rib the top part of the foot and stockinette
the foot. I went through the same learning lesson when I started to knit
socks for Otto, when we moved here. I am still changing how I make the
heel as well.

Els

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Ja for Jazz and cro out of cobra

In article .com,
"hesira" wrote:

I guess I'm wondering if anyone has a sock pattern that includes
shaping in the foot around the arch.

Hesira

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook, talks about that I think. I seem to
remember that one of our Guild members used that method and she thought
that the sock fitted better. The Folk Sock knitting book is another one
with lots of different socks to pick from, you may find some of your
answers in it.

Els

--
Ja for Jazz and cro out of cobra

Thanks Everyone,

I'm new at this sock making stuff, and can't just look at a pattern &
know whether it will work. I really appreciate you all sharing your
experience and expertise with me. My feet (and ankles I guess) are
pretty small, so I probably need to try fewer stitches, and ribbing the
top. I just hate the idea of frogging that sock. Probably I'll make
it's mate, and save them for Xmas gifts.

Hesira