It's an exciting day, friends. I'm ready to release my first pattern of 2022! They are the so-called "shark fin" socks whose actual name is SOHCAHTOA.
This new heel method is one that combines two earlier patterns -- Non-Euclidian and CPCTC -- to create a heel that uses the same instructions regardless of whether you're knitting toe up or cuff down. The result is the same and produces near-identical results. Seriously, I knit one sock in this pair each way. Can you tell which is which here?
The pattern includes instructions for both methods, and you can choose whether you want to knit your socks both cuff down, both toe up, or one each way. The heel combines triangular gussets with short rows for good fit and an execution that does not require picking up any stitches at all. I am someone who has a high instep, so short-row heels often fit me poorly, but these fit me perfectly (as they should, considering I designed them with my own feet in mind)!
The pattern has been graded to five foot widths and has been professionally tech edited to ensure that it's correct, complete, and easy to follow. It's also on sale for the first week! You'll find a coupon code to get $1 off the purchase price on the Ravelry and Payhip pages. Oh, and if you're wondering about the funny name, let's just say it's another math reference that you might get if you can remember any trigonometry from high school, and it's explained fully in the pattern.
I am so excited to have these out in the world and hope you love them as much as I do!
What a creative and original pattern you've designed! Cuff down is the only way I've ever knit socks, but maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks!
ReplyDeleteLove! And I cannot tell one from the other, Sarah! Well done!
ReplyDeletePattern purchased, thank you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't tell from the pictures which was knit cuff down and which was knit toe up.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I've purchased and am now itching to finish my current pair of socks so that I can get started on these! Totally can't tell which was knit in which direction. I'm a toe-up fan myself so I'm sure that's the direction I'd choose. :) Well done, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever design, Sarah! Well done -- and congratulations! XO
ReplyDeleteI've never finished a pair of toe-up socks because I don't like the way the heels fit ... this pattern could be a game-changer - thanks, Sarah and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a brilliant sock design. The stripes are the icing on the cake.
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