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Sock Photos - 5-NEEDLE METHOD

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Here are some photos of the socks described on the "Socks with Math" Page.

NOTE: These socks are knit using the 5-needle set. Work is divided evenly on 4 needles - this is nice to measure progress, because the work may be folded in half, flat, to check measurements.

The white socks are both knit of handspun yarn - the knee socks of a fine worsted, the short socks of some sportweight Shetland. The knee socks have the self edged band for elastic support.

This type of sock can be made wither with the top of the foot ribbed to the toe, or knit in stockinette after a sufficient band of ribbing has been knit to keep them from slipping down.

Closeup of heel and toe:

Socks made with commercial ("Meilenweit") Sock yarn - same method. Child's sock made with same proportions. Long foot corresponds to granddaughters long foot.

Closeup of child's sock:

Socks on the feet: