Et Voila! Finished Opal Rainforest Tiger socks. This is just a modification of my "standard sock" pattern to create some extra calf shaping. Other than that, it has a standard Dutch heel and 4-pt decrease toe. The "special detail" in this sock is that whenever two black stitches overlapped, I purled the stitch instead of knit it, giving the sock a raised texture on the outside when a black stripe is formed. Because of all the shaping, this resulted in some stripes on the calves that I think do look very tiger stripe-ish. No attempt was made to make these socks identical, and, honestly, I'm not sure that there's a real obvious repeat region in this yarn.
These socks are my fifth pair of finished socks for my Family Sock Challenge (John got 2 pairs, my sister-in-law got a pair and my dad got a pair). How about that? Only two more pairs left to go. But I'll be finishing those Mermaid socks for myself before tackling any new pairs.
Happy Father's Day to everyone out there who is a great dad or has a great dad (like I do!). We're heading off to Ann Arbor to spend the weekend with my folks. I wish a good weekend to everyone else out there, too!
Wow, just catching up after an exam induced absence. You're making such great progress on everything. The tiger socks are grrrreat (as tony would say) and the mermaid socks look really fun. The dragon is stunning!
I love your tiger socks. When I made mine, I could not discern a noticeable repeat pattern in the yarn either.
Grrrr ... Love the tiger socks. The calf shaping, when flat, looks a little strange, but I'm sure it will make the socks fit like a dream!
The calf shaping looked a little strange to me, too, after I completed the first sock, so before I started the second one, I got my mom to try the first one on. Amazingly enough, math did work in this case and the measurements I had taken and the shaping I did worked out well and fit almost perfectly.
They're grrreat! You make me want to start mine.
Lookin' good!
I love the black purl idea.
Beautiful socks. And you finish them quickly, with no "second sock" issues!!
I have been coveting the Tiger yarn forever, I might have to have it now that I see yours..! Just what I need to do, add to my stash! LOL
Wow, I love the idea of purling the black stitches... very unique! I bet it created a great texture. I'll remember this idea. Great Socks!