Half a pair

This is my latest sock.

Instead of pair, I say sock. Why? Because I only made the one. No, second sock syndrome isn't to blame. A Raveller on Sock Knitters Anoymous was looking for sock knitters to knit her one sock for charity for a project she's co-ordinating. Since I was between projects I was only too happy to oblige.

Volia! I give you half a pair. The sock pattern I used is called No Fear Sox by Claudia Olson. I was looking for a simple pattern that would challenge my sock knitting capabilities. This pattern involves an alternative cast-on and an afterthought heel. I'm loving this cast-on. It involves casting on four stitches, knitting several rows of stockinette stitch before picking up stitches along each side. It is my new favorite way to cast on toe-up socks.

The yarn I used was from mini-skeins I dyed before summer for a charity fundraiser for Run for the Cure. Since this sock is for charity, I thought it was fitting I use the mini-skeins.

I really like how the finish product turned out. However, I was not a fan of weaving in a zillion ends.