Working on Patterns
Thursday is my busy day and this week was no exception. I had two girls at CityKidz Knit! finish their first wristbands, and I did get a photo but it’s still on the camera right now. I need to stay focused so I’ll give you that photo another day.
I found a “hiccup” in one of my patterns (Heritage Heirloom, my most recent sock design). I have been crazily working to make that right, by re-working the math and reknitting a sample. It drove me crazy for 2 days, but I think I’ve got an understanding of the answer now. I live in fear of mistakes. Fortunately, this one would not have thrown off an experienced socknitter, who would knit a heel to fit rather than following my specifications at that point.
I specified a heel flap height that was not tall enough. I used the row gauge from my stockinette swatch to figure the heel flap height, as far as I can figure. However, my no-purl heel flap is compressed vertically and so the flap was looking a bit short. Mystery solved… and I believe I can track all those who purchased that pattern and make it right. I’ll probably make an errata list on my patterns page as well. What a hassle, but if Sally Melville does it I guess I will also do it at times. I hope not often!
I’m also working on the Fast Florida Footies pattern in 8 sizes. My test knitters have been wonderful in providing feedback that makes the pattern better and better. The pattern has been out there for a long time on the Internet, in just a Ladies’ Extra-Small (I made them for my mom who wears a size 5 US shoe). Now I’m just making it more clean and more clear, for print. I’m loving this team process. I’m very grateful for the ladies who have been knitting for me, and giving me real feedback on the pattern.
Here are photos of Melissa’s sock, children’s size 8-9, and Selena’s sock, children’s size 10-11. Melissa used Cascade Fixation, and Selena used Regia Crazy 6-ply (sportweight).