Yoga Sock Pattern!

I recently did a blog post to show off the Yoga Socks I've been making and promised to share the pattern with others, so here it is....

This pattern is really flexible and can be adjusted to fit many different size feet.
I have very small feet (a size 5) so you may want to chain more in the beginning but remember that the fabric will stretch when you wear it, so don't go crazy! I added only 3 chains for bigger ones which fit my moms foot (a size 8).

There is one thing I've learned after making several pairs of these socks and that is you don't want the socks to be too long. They should only just reach the balls of your feet so you can still grip the yoga mat while your working out.

This pattern is worked from the ankle down, using short rows to create the space for the heel.

Okay, here it is....and please let me know if you find any errors.

You will need a small amount of worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook.

Chain 32. (The chain should wrap comfortably around both your ankle and the base of your foot, if it doesn't, add more chains).

Slip stitch to join, being careful not to twist the chain.

Working the ankle:

Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in each space. Join with a slip stitch at the end of each row.

Repeat 5 times. (If you would like your socks to be longer, you can just add more rows)

Forming the heel opening:

Hdc in next 20 stitches. Chain 2. Turn leaving the rest of the stitches from the previous row unworked. (If you've added stitches to make your socks longer, be sure to leave at least 12 to 15 unworked stitches for the heel opening).

Hdc in 20 hdc of previous row. Chain 2. Turn.

Hdc in 20 hdc of prevous row. Chain 12 (or the number of stitches you avoided when forming the heel), join with a slip stitch to the first hdc of row. Chain 2.

Working the foot:

Hdc in each stitch around. Chain 2. Join with an slip stitch at the end of each row.

Repeat 8 more times or until your socks reach but do not cover the ball of your foot.

And you're done! Make another to match.

Then make some for everyone in your yoga class!

Play around with color...have fun with it!

If your planning to make this pattern, please check out pattern policy here.

Stash busting!

Howdy!
We are experiencing some lovely weather up here in Ontario and there is nothing like a good snow storm to get me in the crafting mood. That said, I wanted to let everyone know that there is some serious stash busting going on over in the land of The T-Shirt Diaries.

Robin is hosing a stash busting up-cycling event from March 22 to April 22, kinda like a Earth day slash spring cleaning for your craft corner (or corners for some of you out there).

So, if you haven't already done so, run (or maybe click...we are in the world of blogging) over there and sign up. I am planning to make many pairs of yoga socks and a few head start squares for the event I'm planning in May.

Here's the link:



Enjoy!

Yoga Socks!

So, I recently got a membership to the fitness place that just opened around the corner from my house. I've never really been into working out but I've noticed this winter that I get winded going up the stairs in our place and I need to get into better ship. The pass I got is all inclusive for the month and that means that I have access to HOT YOGA!

I like yoga but have never really done much of it, so I am super excited to be able to try it out! Of course, I wanted to crochet something to go with my new found hobby (don't worry crocheting, you will never be replaced!) and found several patterns for yoga socks on line. After searching for a while, I decided to just go with it and make up a pattern of my own.

The socks above are my first attempt at crocheted yoga socks (I made a knit pair but they took forever!). Sam, the lovely young lady who owns the studio, has told me that she will sell them at there if I make more, so that's what I'm going to do.

I'm going to make several different pairs, playing with color and number of stitches and then write up the pattern to share with you here....

Until next time,
Melissa

Where I'm linking this pattern!

The Weekend is Over.....

....and we had many adventures!

Kade had a wonderful time at the birthday party, I finished the tutorial I was working on (almost) and the socks are done! Thank goodness those socks are done...I took pictures but lost them. I will take new ones again soon!

While at my mother in laws last night she found freezer paper in her basement for me, which was super excited, and soon, very soon, I will start making stencils! I'm planning to make t-shirts as christmas gifts this year, so I want to practice!

Speaking of christmas (the stash busting time of year for me)I've decide to start making presents really early this year in a hope that my stash will be seriously busted! It is getting out of control again I've made a silent vow to stop buying yarn for the next few months.

I have also become very inspired by the lovely lady at Things To Make and Do, who has been making granny squares for months and is not attaching them all. I am thinking of doing a month of granny squares and then putting them together....That would be a great way to bust my stash.

Okay, I must head to work but wanted to share a plant update.
I took the first picture of our hyacinth 2 days ago and the second one just this morning....lovely right!

Socks!

Here is a picture of the socks I've been working on! They seem to be taking forever!

This week has been pretty uneventful in the way of crafting. I was working on a wrap that was a great pattern but the colors (which I loved) just didn't work. I'm okay with it...I will use the wool to make socks.

Anyways, I'm hoping this week will be more productive the last.

Happy family day!
Melissa

Heel turned, check!

Last night, with a large glass of wine by my side, I turned the heel properly. Not one hole or mistake and it was easier then I thought! Now for the leg part...which my mother in law wants to be knee high!



Kade got his train set back yesterday morning (last Sunday was a struggle with the train set) and spent the morning making a train around our coffee table with my mom...here is a picture to prove it (along with bags of clothes to go to the The Clothes Line).



Two of our four orchid plants are ready to bloom. Several people gave us orchids when we moved into our house 2 years ago and they were lovely. We've been waiting ever since for the blooms to come back and with the help of my green thumbed partner, they have put forth buds and are getting ready to bloom again. Here they are, for the whole world to enjoy!

Sock up date!

Hello hello!

So I just thought I would take a few minutes to up date you on how the socks are coming along and I plan to take pictures of them tonight before bed.

I've tried once now to turn the heel but the boy was around and I lost count and had to tear back my work to start over again. He is going to bed now and I'm going to try this again.

I've also started the little valentine gifts I'm planning to make for the friends at Kade's schools. Many little crocheted hearts!

Check back tomorrow for knitting and orchid pictures!

Blessed bee!

No socking around!

So the sock yarn is lovely and after a bit of a rough start I've managed to find the right needles for the job.

I will admit that I was a little afraid to start knitting again. Don't get me wrong, my hands knew exactly what they were suppose to do, I was worried that I would start knitting again fall out of love with crocheting....But don't you worry, crocheting my love, you are still number one in my heart! Knitting is ever so lovely, it is true but I've only just started these socks and I've dropped stitches and made all kinds of mistakes! Crocheting makes sense to me, knitting is to much work!

Here is a picture of what I got done last night! This was after 3 false starts...but not a bad start.



I also wanted to share some pictures of the Volunteer Family Tree at The Blue Frog where I work. Last summer, for our grand opening, I painted this tree on one of the walls in the cafe. It was really fun to do, and brings more life to the place....

Warm socks for cold feet!

If you live in Southern Ontario like I do (Alliston, what what) you know we are expecting heaps of snow tonight and tomorrow! The last time we had such snow, everything in town came to a halt and I spent 2 days crocheting christmas presents.

So I couldn't have asked for a better day to receive a package full of lovely fingerling yarn from Knit Picks. This online knitting supply store is amazing! They have everything you could ever ask for and at really great prices. Not only that but they ship to Canada, which is a big bonus!

My mother in law asked me to make her a pair of wool socks because her other socks are bothering her feet. When we couldn't find all wool fingerling yarn in any of the big boxes in our area we decided to head online and found just what we needed at Knit Picks. We decided to go with Palette brand and she picked Delta colour for her first ever hand made socks!

The only snag....She would like them knit :( There is nothing wrong with knit socks, actually they are very lovely but I haven't knit in at least 2 years, maybe more and I while I still know how to do it, I don't like it. I have fallen in love with crocheting and would prefer to do it over knitting any day but you can't deny the beauty and class of a hand made pair of socks.

It took a long while but I've finally settled on a pattern (it can be found here) This pattern has good reviews and seems to make really nice socks. I'm going to be making the basic ones this time and may move up to something grander later. I will be using a set of 2mm double pointed needles which are sure to be "fun".

Oh, and I totally forgot to mention that for my efforts, my lovely mother in law bought me so wool of my very own. I am very excited about it but won't be sharing that wool and project for awhile...sorry to keep you waiting (only kinda!)

Here are so pictures of the yarn for your enjoyment (and envy) and of course my little boy got in there too. Can't wait to share with you this project as it unfolds!