5280 Socks Breaking News

I finished two more pairs of socks for the 5280 Sock challenge. One pair was start before the vacation and the second pair was started on the trip. I have a set of needles I always use on planes and am happy to see put back away. The points aren't quite up to snuff for decreases.

Pair number 2 were knit out of Lions Brand magic stripe using the pattern off of the label and switching to a star toe. The needles used are size 5 Bryspun double points. Doing this, I really didn't have much yarn left over. My advice is to not go more than 6 inches for the leg on any size bigger than women's size 9.5. I think I could have gotten another inch on mine.

Pair number 3 were knit out of Fortissima Socka using the 'Hearts and Hugs Lace Sock' pattern by Slayton. My one modification was an extra heart repeat in honor of having bigger feet than the pattern called for. Again, another cuff down sock. One thing, I liked about the pattern was putting the gusset decreases two stitches from the end of the needle. I might do this in the future on other socks. I used my size 2 Pony Pearls for these. I have heard that the tips on Pony Pearls can be sharpened but these babies have been on more than five trips involving planes without being confiscated. I would hate to break the mojo on this.

I think they are getting tired of staying home for extend time periods. The last two trips, they have tried to hop in to a seat crack on the way back. Fortunately, light pink is pretty easy to spot on planes. Just have to wait for the seat belt light to be off.