How I did it: I wanted to knit a wearable pair but was very intimidated by the whole process.
In a Ravelry swap, I got some worsted weight yarn and a pattern to do a Christmas stocking. I plunged in since I didn't have to worry about it fitting, just looking good. Since I have three people in my family, I couldn't do just one.
Then I started knitting tiny socks as ornaments. They were quick and very satisfying. About 20 tiny socks later, I felt confident in the structure.
I finally returned to a sock that I had started some years ago, thanks to the generousity of a friend with supplies. With every stitch it was "I remember this."
Now I'm starting on pair #2!

Lessons & tips: Best advice I got was--whatever the pattern says, do it. The turns, the decreases ... just do it. It will work out in the end.

Resources: Lotsa books and Web sites with lotsa, lotsa pictures.

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Jan 04, 2010, 07:58AM PST | 1 comment | 2 cheers