Teeny Tiny Toe up Socks

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/baxcreative/toe-up-baby-socks

Should have photographed with a tape measure... Also double up as nice thumb warmers...

Pattern thanks to Sheila Toy right here

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!

Serpentine Socks

I have finally gotten round to knitting up a pattern from Wendy D. Johnson's book, Socks From The Toe Up, which I purchase months ago and have been eager to knit every pair in it since!

The first pattern I opted for were the Serpentine Socks.  Partly because I wanted a new pair of chunky, cable-effect winter warmers for my toes and partly because they were in the 'Sportweight' section of the book, which means due to the denser (sportweight) yarn used in these patterns, they are quicker to knit than most.

I am truely converted to knitting socks from the toe-up. I just love the smooth, professional finish this technique creates.  As a knitter and sock-wearer, it's just so satisfying...

I finished the socks off with a contrasting pink rib as I 'forgot' (read: was too lazy) to measure my yarn out into two even balls before I started knitting.  (Then you have a ball for each foot and can knit them an even length etc). 

Another joy of knitting from the toe-up! Gone are my days of completing the second sock with an odd coloured toe to the rest of the pair...  On approaching the end of my first sock, I was a little concerned I wouldn't have enough to finish both off with a green rib. 

As it turned out, I have plenty of yarn left over.  Still; I prefer them this way.

Buy the book here