Well, this has been a bit of a struggle. Using DPN 3 + 1 for socks.
Previously used 4 + 1. So at
beginning, I divided the stitches so the number I
needed to do heel on 2 needles and instep on 1
So it was 13,13,26. Fine till got to heel flap and
my plan didn’t work so well but proceeded on.
Did everything as instructed and proceeded
through heel turn. Had the correct number of
stitches. Then came the gusset and these
stitches have no rhyme or reason for being on a
particular needle. And the marker is in the middle
of needle for beginning of round. I do have the
correct number of stitches and markers placed
as instructed. I think I have gotten caught up in
“this is different than I did before”, which I know
is to be expected cause it’s a different pattern.
Like no two socks are exactly alike.so should I
trudge on and just live with how stitches are
dispersed on needle and clap when I finally get
to foot. This is cotton collage sock pattern,
premier yarn. Here are gusset instructions.
Gusset
Nothing for it but to press on. Sounds like you’ve done all this correctly and your markers are in place. You’ll be working around including the instep sts and decreasing at the side markers.
Give yourself a clap and maybe an ice cream cone when you complete the gusset. This is part of the wonderful world of sock heels. The second sock will be a breeze. I’m looking forward to a photo when you finish!
Thanks for words of encouragement. Have finished gusset. Then I redistributed stitches amongst needles so it aligns to the decreases that will take place when get to toes. I guess time will tell if that was a good idea. Basically really won’t need markers since the marker placements are at the junction of needles. Though I put them down a few rows as insurance in case I get a brain glitch.
I was thinking about this pattern and how I learn. I am someone who likes direction and a path (which I usually don’t vary from) which is why I will never be creative like some people are here. I am much more of an analytical type, which is in line with what my career was. So yes, this is a pattern, but they didn’t hold my hand all the way. I was given a path but also, I feel, some areas to kind of use my head and figure it out. So, in terms of what I’ve just said, it forced me to step out of my box (baby steps for sure). But if there is something to gain besides just completing a project, it’s that, not to be so regimented and expect every step to be explained and use what I do know to reach the same end point. So hats off to all you creative people who say I don’t like this exactly this way so I’m doing it this way. Maybe I’ll move more in this direction if I’m lucky.
Experience also plays into the way we go about knitting patterns (and life). Once we can see the where the pattern is going, it’s much easier to play around with the ways to get there. Socks have so many variations on the elements that it’s fun to see what a designer has put together and to substitute for elements that we’ve like in the past. Have fun with this pattern!
Thanks. Well said