And the honor goes to…a pair of socks! My feet are toasty warm tonight! Let’s see, I cast on the first sock on the 3rd, and finished the second sock on the 8th. I’m not 100% happy with the fit – they’re a bit loose – but maybe they’ll shrink a tiny bit in the wash? I cast on 52 stitches for these – if I use the same yarn/needles again I think I’d try 48 stitches, and make them about 4 rows shorter before I start the heel. Then again, if they shrink in the wash, they might be perfect as is.
Assuming they hold up well, I’ll definitely use this yarn again. It’s Knitpicks Parade, and the color is Forest. They’re at least as comfy and warm as fingering weight yarn, but knit up quite a bit faster. You certainly can’t beat the price: $6 for a pair of socks. (Yes, I know, you can buy socks cheaper than that for less work, but that’s not the point – and if you think store-bought socks are better you haven’t worn handknit ones!)
I love your socks! The colors are great. I’m knitting socks with knitpicks sock garden and they’re really pretty. The only negative is that they’re not machine washable.
See, you can so do ribbing. But if you really would rather not, you don’t have to. Just do plain stockinette to almost the end, then do garter stitch for about six rows, or a picot edge, or a lacy edge, or whatever you like.