Presenting the Alaine Sock Knit-Along!



It's here, knitters! I am hosting this knit-along to give everybody a chance to try out my new Alaine Socks, named and designed for a friend of mine. I'm going to be offering the pattern here for free during the knit-along, and afterward it will be available to download via ravelry for $2.50. The pattern is going to be released in pieces as we go through the knit-along so that everybody can enjoy the surprise factor. This is a lace sock, so it's probably best for female feet and you probably don't want a yarn whose colors are too wild. Semi-solid/kettle-dyed yarn would be ideal. That said, I'm using a hand-painted yarn whose colors are rather subtle.

If you have questions, comments, suggestions, corrections, or any other feedback please leave your comments on this entry. :)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the knit-along. This pattern is now available for purchase only.

Comments

Midnight27 said…
I just saw this on Rav...not sure I will have the time to knit but I am insane enough to try. Now to remember where I packed the camera when I moved here a couple months ago....
Night
February 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Amy said…
I would love to give it a try. Sign me up!
February 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Amie said…
count me in when I finish the sock I am knitting (if not this weekend, next week when I have a 6 day weekend..
February 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM
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