Van Dyke Socks

My second pair of socks knitted from my new favourite book Socks From the Toe Up (Wendy D. Johnson)

 These were a really quick knit; partly because they use a sportweight yarn (bulkier than most sock patterns require) and partly because the chevron pattern is so easy to remember. 

After a couple of pattern repeats you don't need to keep referencing back to the pattern chart. 

 I am loving knitting socks from the toe up, as you can try them on as you go to see if they fit. 

This particular pair require dpns (double pointed needles) which also means they are knitted in one continuous round and therefore eliminates annoying (and possibly untidy) side seams once you're done. 

 I topped mine off with a contrasting rib; using leftover yarn from my miser mittens project. 

Nice and neat toes and heels are created when you knit socks from the toe up....

Much nicer to look at and probably one of the best fitting pairs of socks I've ever made myself!