Rick definitely lost the number, more than once. My gussets aren’t the same, the right foot has more repeats due to tension changes…ditto the cuff. At least the leg is the same length!

Love knitting this pattern, though. Probably enjoyed the right sock (SSK version) the most.

These socks are quick knits IF you aren’t having hand problems and limited to 5-10 rounds per session.

I worked the left sock first, and in the midst of it my battle with ulnar/carpal nerves resumed. Thus the right sock was started over a month later after I rested a bit and learned Continental. Somehow I made absolutely zero notes. Cuff rows? Leg repeats? Heel flap rows? Gusset stitches? Foot repeats? Nada. Not even NEEDLE SIZE. I don’t need no stinking notes!

Right sock somehow fits just as well as left, although the tension is a bit tighter and it shows on the foot a little. Nobody will see my feet but me.

PATTERN NOTES

This sock can be easy, or it can be hard. The key to easy is making sure you divide your stitches into full repeats. Pattern repeat is 12 stitches. I worked 24/36, so the set up for the heel flap was easier. Also, I did not use a round marker. For the right sock, simply follow the line of SSK to determine the beginning of round when needed. I think for the left sock I followed the last stitch (k2tog) up to the needle, and the next stitch is of course the beginning of round. Either way, it’s such an easy pattern that I didn’t even look at the pattern until I came to the foot. The first/last stitches vary a smidge on the foot to keep the pattern flowing.

Right sock was worked on Heavy Metals (I’m in love with these needles) and worked predominantly Continental. I did have some initial problems working SSK and K2tog with the YOs. Sometimes I fudged and grabbed the yarn with my right hand. By the end of it I was much more comfortable though. I feel good about learning a new tensioning method.