Twin Willows Farm - Polar
Opposite Sock Project - Step 6 - the Finale
 Yarn like this fairly
makes the fingers itch
to get knitting. However, there are still a few more
decisions to make! I
already know that I want to start one sock with the 100% green and one
with
the 100% red, but I need to figure out how long to make each color
before the change.
Since I chose a pattern
with a short row
heel, I want to calculate my changes to occur so
that I use half the colors before the middle of the heel and half
after. My feet are a bit larger than most (we won’t
go into detail…) so my color changes are likely to be farther
apart than other people might use. Measuring from a favorite
pair of socks, I’ve decided to make the first (toe)
color 3” long. The next color I’m going to knit for 2 ½”, the
third for 1 ½” (taking into account that the heel will make
this color longer on the bottom of the foot) and then reverse
that order up the leg. The leg colors change at 1 ½”, 2 ½”
and then 3” to bind off.
 These really knitted up
fast, the changing
colors kept it interesting and watching the pattern develop was
fun. I did go ahead and use the lacy front for a bit of extra
fancy too. I use Addi Turbo 12” circular needles for knitting
my socks and my preference is to knit both socks  together. I
knit on one for an
inch or so, then pick up the next and match the first. For
me, it makes knitting both socks easier, eliminating the tenancy to
knit one sock fully and never get around to knitting its mate.
Lined up side by side the color bands are very noticeable.
Because there is no 50/50 skein, the socks change from predominantly
green to red, or red to green at the middle of the heel.
While I didn’t quite plan it to happen that way, I truly like the
results. Sometimes we bumble into a good thing by accident!
And the final product is ready to be worn. I’m now ready for
the Christmas season and the Spinning Circle’s annual Christmas
party! Thanks for following along as I designed and completed
this project.
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