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Rosie · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 853

Im finally gonna do some monkey socks for me but i cant get guage - for those of you who have knitted some how much does guage matter in this pattern ???

Pattern states 32 sts 48 rows & i can get 36 sts 44 rows

any ideas ??

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FatCat · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:51 pm Post subject:

I have to admit that I've never ever checked my gauge on socks Embarassed

What size needles and how many stitches do you usually make socks on ? I usually knit a 60st sock on 2.5mm needles (for my size 5 feet) and I happily knitted several pairs of Monkey socks exactly to pattern (so 64 stitches on 2.5mm needles) and they've fitted me just fine.

I'm not sure that I've been any help Confused

Sorry. I'm sure other people will be able to give you better advice Very Happy

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Aknita · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

I haven't ever checked my gauge for socks either - I just do what the pattern tells me Wink

I have size 7 feet, Monkeys usually fit me just fine.
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Nevisknitter · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2184 Location: scotland

Must admit, I'm another who never checks guage in socks, I think the monkyeys are a fairly stretchy pattern anyway.
The only sock pattern I've made which was tight was Jaywalkers, they got frogged.

craftylady · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

The monkey is a stretchy pattern.Rosie, I'm not sure guage would be an issue. 64 sts would be fine and the length of the leg and the foot is so fluid as long as you try to finish at the end of a row 11 you'll be fine. Looking forward to seeing your finished objects!
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Rosie · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 853

Thanks guys - well i only do check guage on patterned socks when im not sure.

I started them anyway on 2.75 mm needles so we'll see

piccy to follow when i get some more down
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Jo028 · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject:

I never check tension on socks. Hate my monkeys, most fally-downy socks in my drawer Crying or Very sad

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