Supersock World Championship 2024

 I’ve been under the radar a bit with more sock knitting. As Sock Madness ended, Supersock was beginning. SWC is a knit along (KAL) based on a racing theme.signs ups are in early May each year. During each Lap, the Racers can choose which Lane they want to knit in, a simpler or more complex pattern.  The Finale lap just started on August 1 and runs for 2 weeks. My socks are done, finished in the wee hours this morning, turned in, and approved.

With the exception of the qualifier socks which I gave to my son and couldn’t find this morning, here’s a group photo of my SWC socks

The Qualifier Alhambra socks by Anna Zhuravleva , had to be knit up within a 2 week time period starting mid May.

Then, about twice a month, a two week period was set for each Lap of the KAL race. Each lap can earn points, or just knit along for fun.

Lap 1 Boudicca Socks by Robin E. Johnston, surprised me with the sizing,, these fit my 8 year old.

Lap 2 was fun to knit, Thorny Issues by Fran Lorie

Lap 3, I chose the “easier” pattern, Ellie's Plaid Socks by Clair Wyvern

Lap 4, I chose Mesotherm Socks by Carolyn Lisle I made these to minimum requirements, and they are wide enough for my feet, but a tad short on my 8 year old model here. I would like to take off the toes and give them an extra repeat of that cool pattern. 

Finale sock is called Fluidity Socks by Nicole Simmons The Finale actually started Aug 1 Australian time, where the designer lives. This was a surprise and I did not have the yarn and needles needed. I was at the local knit night, so I picked up this lovely yarn. However, concentrating while chatting doesn’t make for the best competitive knitting! 

All in all, the patterns were nice. Though, as with all patterns, yarn and needle size need to be considered well if one wants to make a certain size. If one wants more points, knitting to the minimum requirements is the way to go.