I wanted a short sport-type sock with support around the arch. Not finding any patterns available, I decided to try to develop one myself. Over the weekend I finished the first shortie sock and learned a few things about pattern making. It’s not as easy as one might think! There are lots of trials, successes, and errors. This sock pattern is no exception.
First of all the cuff needs to be tighter. It’s the twisted rib: knit one through the back loop, purl one, repeat. (k1tbl, p1, repeat to end of row) It’s not too loose but it’s not very snug either. Perhaps a smaller needle… I also see a huge gap where the heel begins. Oops!
The arch ribbing is also not firm/tight enough around my foot and could begin right after the gusset stitches, if not sooner. I used a US #0 for that part which is the smallest needle I have. I ordered three more of the nine-inch circular needles last week: US #0, US #00, and a US #000. Hopefully one of those will work better. Plus I might switch to the twisted rib the way the cuff is knitted to tighten up that section.
I tried a new-to-me toe that fits really well. It’s a basic round toe in which the toe stitches are decreased every few stitches all around the toe instead of just at the sides. Maybe my sister (Yes, Jude, I’m referring to you!) will like the looks of it better than the usual wedge toe in most patterns.
So I’m not giving up. I will be making some modifications in the next attempt.
Knitting In Flashes 
I love the sock and the colors
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I was just trying to use up some partial balls of yarn and they seemed to go together!
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So much fun figuring things out, isn’t it?
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Sometimes….
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till the 34th time you rip out and start over 🙂
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😂
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I think it is adorable. A shortie is fun to experiment on. I love the idea of ribbing around the arch. Commercial socks that have that feature feel so good. When I first started knitting socks (and before the advent of sock yarn with nylon), I knit with a fine strand of nylon along with the main yarn. What if you made the ribbed section the same way? I would think on the small needles it would make a nice dense rib.
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My aunt and grandmother did that, too. Do you use regular nylon sewing thread or something else?
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It actually had the feel of a lace weight wool. It was used for reinforcing the heel and toes. I’ll see if I can find it online. Worse case, I check out my basket at home. Stay tuned.
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Now those sound like some nice toes!
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I thought you’d like them! 😉
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