Today I made good progress on “Bronwynn’s Mock Cable Socks”. I printed this pattern off the internet in 2005 and the site no longer is working. They were very easy to knit and the heel turn did not take much thinking.
I used this yarn which I purchased in Australia about 10 years ago. So both socks and yarn have had time to age. However, this is 100% wool yarn which is not as good for socks as if it has some nylon in it. Because this is a heavier yarn, I used #3 needles with 48 stitches.
This is made by several companies specifically to strengthen heels and toes. I used this darker color as it was what I had on hand. So if you look at the heel on these socks, you will see that I carried this yarn along for strength. Mending is not my favorite option and the bit of color difference won’t matter, since they are either worn at home or with shoes.
That’s a beautiful sock pattern! I have a mock-cable pattern that I use a lot – it’s so versatile and it looks much more complicated than it really is.
I like that darker colour nylon – the contrast is quite nice!
Jannette
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love the color and the stitch pattern! since the website is no longer working would you share the stitch pattern?
have a great weekend
Ann
I, too, really like your sock pattern. I have not heard of the fiber to use for strengthening the heel. Thanks for sharing.
Nice pattern! Love the color too.
Love mock cables! That’s a very pretty color, and I agree, who sees the heel? Ot even the top of the foot?
Your socks are such a pretty color and I like the stitch pattern too. I love the idea of less stitches and bigger needles. Maybe I should look for a thicker yarn and my knitting socks would go faster. lol