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Knitting just one of these socks as an exercise was a great decision.  I learned so much on this project and although I posted an in-progress shot just a few days ago, I wanted to share some info and urge anyone who's interested in two-color knitting to try something similar.  As you can see in my last photo of it, the body of the stocking grew a bit contorted in the knitting process and definitely needed some blocking.  I wondered if the colors would bleed, but because I was determined to treat this as a practice piece, I charged ahead.  I laid it out dry on a thick towel, smoothed it as well as I could and then covered it with a well-soaked handtowel.  After it had absorbed a bit of the moisture, I smoothed it out more and recovered it.  Several hours later, I flipped it over, repeating the process on the other side.  I couldn't be happier with the results...a good lesson for me to lighten up a little on my projects.  Margene is right...*It's the process!*

One last note.  The toe shaping on this sock is perfect for a Christmas stocking...sort of a pinwheel decrease which was very easy and gives a plump, full look to the toe section.  I'd recommend it even if you're using a different stocking pattern. 

Comments

[Snowbear]

How cute is that?!!!

[lucy]

That is adorable! You did a wonderful job :o)

[Julie]

Another inspiring work, Jan. So much so that I may try my hand at some multi-color knitting sooner than I had planned...

[Lyn]

Wow, that is lovely.

[Sonia]

What a beautiful Christmas decoration! Lovely socks!
I admire so much your talent! Well done!

[Dorothee]

Looks ab fab (British for "absolutely fabulous!"), Jan! But where are the pillow cases ;-)

[blackbird]

blahblahblah blah blah...knitting!
gorgeous -
would be delighted to accept a PAIR.

[Scout]

Wow! That's AMAZING!

[margene]

Beautifully done!

[Carole]

It's just beautiful - I love it!

[myra]

It is simply gorgeous Jan! Beautiful work!

[Elizabeth]

That's one great stocking. Do you plan making one for everyone (ah, next year)!?

[Norma]

LOVE IT. And love that you, along with Cassie, have loosened up on your projects. God, that's good to hear! It's like a Christmas present to me. {{grin}}

[megan]

Wow, is that ever gorgeous!!!

[Kate]

Great idea to make a single sock on purpose! The shape is darling, and it makes a gorgeous stocking.

[Jessica]

It looks great. Those socks have been on my list for a long time and I finally got a copy of the now discontinued book last week. What size needles did you use and how big is the final stocking?

[hillary]

hey, look at that! beautiful!

[Carrie]

Wow, Jan, it's just beautiful!

[Cindra]

Wow! That turned out great! I will have to try one of those for next year's holiday!

[dixie]

that is beautiful - how did that cute little hat turn out?

P.S. Hancocks is having a 20% off sale until the 20th.

[Cordelia]

It's really lovely! and you accessorized it so nicely...

[Jo]

It's gorgeous Jan! I love it. I have no urge to try colour knitting but I now I know what to do if the urge strikes!

[Isela]

Very inspiring...it is adorable.

[Mary Beth]

So festive! Great job (and great photo too!)

[Ruth]

Oh, that is just beautimus. And my favorite colors, too.

[Vicki]

Absolutely perfect!

[handmade quilting gal]

I like looking at the knitting/quilting projects you have here posted in your blog. But I like the X'mas sock better. You know, things like these are great holiday gifts. It is much more meaningful to the receiver for he/she will know it was done lovingly by a creative expert hand like yours!. keep posting and keep knitting!

[Leslie]

This two color sock is picture perfect and such a lovely Christmas touch. You must be (must have been) so pleased!