Actually, I have met my target--(7.5
inches) but—I am not satisfied. I will do an other 2 or 3 rounds
before I stop. On LEGS, the sock looks long enough to fit, but LEGS,
like most display models, has small feet. For years, the display
size for shoes was size 6, which was the most common size shoe for
women. But people are bigger, (taller and heavier) and our feet (on
average) are larger. I wear a size 9 shoe, my daughter size 10 (and
her feet though only slightly swollen during her pregnancy were up to
size 11!)
These socks fit LEGS snugger than my
socks (which are always loose on LEGS foot) But they well be longer
than my average sock and way too long for LEGS by the time they are
done.
I finished the few rounds (to reach 7.5
inches ) this AM. Last night, I took a break to string the beads
onto the cakes of yarn for my next pair. Every single bead in the
tube fit onto the yarn—except 1, but that bead didn't really have a
hole at all. So now I am ready to cast on and begin –once I am
sure that the Tyger, Tyger socks are long enough.
Thursday, I will see my DD and she can
try the socks on and I can double check the length. I might need a
few more rounds before I start the toe.. but I don't think so.
I haven't decided on a pattern yet for
the blue socks, A couple of ideas are swirling round in my head...
One idea is for a a round or two of beads every other stitch, and
then some beads “dripping down”, other idea is for a scattered
effect with the beads here, and here all through the leg. I have
even considered beaded ribbing. I decide on something—soon since I
will likely be casting on tonight!
