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One down
3 months ago
One to go. They are for my daughter, and she hates matched socks, so I am knitting them as “coordinates” instead of “mates”.
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How to knit a pair of socks
It made me
proud
 "Knitting socks is both fun and easy!"
How I did it: I followed the tutorial for "One Sock on Lessons & tips: Take your time and don't be afraid of those double pointed needles. They seem tricky at first, but I promise that it will get easier with time. And this is coming from the girl who almost poked her eyes out with rogue needles not once, but TWICE! ;) Resources: http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/ |
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It made me
Ecstatically Proud
How I did it: I tried 5 different patterns over three years and read several descriptions of how to the heel-turning before discovering Addi turbo circular knitting needles and finally completing one sock. It took me a few months to tackle the second sock, but did finally finish a pair very recently! Read how I did it…
It made me
Warm and Fuzzy
How I did it: I have been knitting for about a year and a half, so I decided it was time to concur the sock. Got the yarn and needles, and a book, then cast on and started. I did not work on it consistently, which is why it took so long, but I did finally finish! Read how I did it…
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Knitting again
6 months ago
My mom has taught me how to knit about a billion times, and I keep forgetting. We went skiing this weekend and on the way there (5 hours in the car) she taught me again. So right now I’m working on a scarf, so I remember what to do. Once I run out of this yarn, I’m going to get more and start making socks.
I want to have the socks finished by the end of January, so I can actually wear them before it starts looking like spring.
Something More Than Scarves
7 months ago
I know I can do this, it’ll just take the time and experience.
practice needed
12 months ago
so i have knit 1 and a half practice socks using the socks 101 tutorial at knitty.com. i need quite a bit more practice than i am on to an official (if simple) pair of socks.
DreamsLive is thinking
Oh socks...
14 months ago
So far, I’ve only been able to knit one sock at a time and never finished a pair! I know there is a way to knit two at once, but I haven’t had the guts to try just yet! I’m working on a sock from Charmed Knits, but not in the Potter colors yet. I thought I’d try it in one color before I try the Potter colors. Also…because I don’t know how to change colors yet. I think I’ll add that to my list of things to do!
And...
14 months ago
I’ve already got started on another pair. I love the simple satisfaction and they make great TV knitting.
Untitled
14 months ago
This is just a simple sock pattern but I am so happy with how they turned out, and I am pleased with myself for sticking with it and figuring the whole thing out. I understand a lot more about knitting now, I can use DPNs and I’ve got to grips with shaping and decreasing. I even got the heels right on the first go!
Untitled
15 months ago
So I’ve finally caught up with the sock knitting craze and learned how to use DPNs and turn a heel. I finished making my first sock yesterday and proudly wore it round the house all evening. It is so much more simple than I imagined, and I can see why people say it is so addictive. I’ve cast on for my second sock now so I should have a pair soon. I love it!
on my knitting machine
16 months ago
I have two knitting machines that have produced very little since I got them. It’s a shame! I want to get started by knitting a pair of socks. Then I’ll tackle other projects.
