Socks For Sissy! 7.8.11

I have begun some socks for my daughter, Allie.  Here is the info:

Pattern:  "Raindrops"  from  Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes

Yarn:   Cascade Yarns Heritage Hand Painted Sock Yarn Merino Superwash 25% Nylon Colorway 9825 Isle of Sky

Again, this information is from fibergypsy :

total foot length

Children/adult women:

2-3:  9 1/8 in

4-5: 9 5/8 in 

6-7: 10 1/4

from my gauge swatch:

gauge:  size 0 needles:  6 stitches /in horiz, 7 rows/in vert

for the small socks:

100% = 56 stitches

75% = 42

50% = 28

Toe - to - Gusset Length (TGL)

Size 6-7

X =  10 1/4 in

Y = 41

Z = 7

X - (Y / Z) = TGL

10.25 - (41/7) = 4.39 in

4.39 x 7 =  30.75 rows  rounded up to 31 rows

Allie texted me today that she wears a 7, so 31 rows it is!

BTW Toes are finished =)

 You can't really see the colors, but it has a wonderful subtle color change that should look really pretty in this pattern.  I have never knit anything in this yarn before and OH MY, it is a dream to knit.  I tend to knit loosely... I always have to go down 2 needle sizes for some reason to get the proper gauge, hence the size 0, but the yarn is just lovely.

Here is the Shawlette and finished matching socks:

Why aren't the ends woven in????  Well I can't find a tapestry needle!  I swear that I own a million of the things, but every time I finish up a project, they all disappear.  I need a small bag inside my big knitting bag with these needles and a crochet hook for repairs.  I will get on that today.  

C. A. Losi