Rubbish Day, Talk to Me About Socks!

[glinda]

I've had a rubbish day at work and I'm trying to distract myself in a positive fashion.

So...knitters of dreamwidth, if you would, please tell me about your favourite sock patterns. I have a bunch of sock wool and I kinda hate the pattern that came with the wool. I'm therefore looking for recommendations for better sock patterns. What are your favourites? Why do you love them? Do you prefer starting at the cuff or toe-up socks? Magic loop or four pins? And what on earth is an 'after-thought heel'?

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[issenllo]

5 dpns. Well, actually 9, as I start both socks at about the same time and work on them alternately, to avoid second sock syndrome: 4 for each sock, 1 to work with. I don't have a favourite pattern, just a regular plain-ish one but I use a different lace pattern for each pair, which keeps it interesting enough. Cuff-down. Have looked into after-thought heels but they look like they'd involve more weaving-in of ends, which I loathe. The great thing about knitting a sock is that you only have one end to weave in!

[ironed_orchid]

Well, actually 9, as I start both socks at about the same time and work on them alternately, to avoid second sock syndrome

That is a great idea!

I mostly use Lifestyle Toe Up Socks, by Charisa Martin Cairn but on dpns, and add different lace or cable patterns as the whim takes me.