Is this where we all go camping? Sorry, BSG reference for those of you who haven't seen it. Here are the finished socks: Modifications: Knit on 2.25mm needles Cast on 68 stitches, by accident but it worked out OK Increased to 70, removing some of the purl stitches from the ribbing to accommodate my skinny feet. Only knit one pattern repeat on the cuff as I have short legs, ended on row 2 before starting heel. Adapted the toe pattern to create a V of ribbing when starting the toe. Things I learnt: I don't need to dither so much. I understand sock construction and can make stuff up as I go. I can do tricky cables without a cable needle if I pause for a few minutes and think about where the stitches need to go. Changing the type of needle I use cuts down on wrist and finger strain. I used a mix of Addi circulars and bamboo DPNs. I find metal a bit slippery for cables so drop my stitches more than I do with wood or bamboo but find metal f...
Adventures in yarn