EWV 0823-2009, Mule Socks

I had some leftover yarn from EWV 0314-2009 (Ankle Socks), but not enough for another pair of socks - at least, another pair of standard socks. So I decided now was the time to try to write my own pattern, and of course start with something super easy. Remember that video tutorial I posted about toe-up cast-on techniques? I used it to start my pattern for a mule sock. Something small. And easy, I'd hoped.

I started with the long-tail toe-up cast-on on Aug 23rd, which was a bit of pain in the ass to honest because the stitches were so tight. And I thought my cast-on was loose!! Notwithstanding, I got it to work and was almost finished the sample mule sock that day:



Two days later, the sample sock was finished:

And so there ended my first attempt at pattern writing. Here are lessons that I learned:

1. I can write a pattern if I put my mind to it.


2. Next time, cast on EVEN LOOSER.


3. Next time, bind off WAY LOOSER. :)


4. Next time, make the mule sock shorter and the cuff ribbing a little longer.


5. Next time, don't work a decrease when switching to the cuff ribbing. For some reason, I thought that the cuff would have no staying power with the same amount of stitches as the rest of the foot.

Now that I've written the pattern and as a means of pattern proof reading, I'm going to leave it be for a while and then make another sock by reading the pattern only. Hopefully by the time that I do this, I will have forgotten what I did and have to solely rely on the pattern to make the sock.

Check out Ms. Vera; she has a new habit of sprawling out on her belly when she eats. The only way I can get her to sit up is to elevate her food. But I've stopped that because her vet says there no harm in her habit.