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How to knit socks
It made me
super fuzzy inside
 "It was slow going to learn all the stitches, but so exciting to put them on for the first time."
How I did it: I bought some Mirasol Hacho yarn after finding the perfect pattern on Knitty.com. It was Cookie A's Monkey pattern (free). I decided that if I was going to knit a sock, I might as well go all the way and find one of the most difficult patterns out there so that I could finally force myself to learn something more difficult that knit and purl. It was nothing short of a battle with my fingers to get into the first 2 inches of the sock, but after that, knitting has become much easier. Lessons & tips: If you're having a hard time with getting them the right size, or having trouble getting the courage to go for that really cool pattern, just know that we all have trouble. We all frog something once in awhile and start over. I re-started the first sock 9 times before getting past that first 2 inches. You can do it! Resources: Knitty.com is great for free patterns and helpful instructions on different stitches and techniques.
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How I did it: I had tried to make socks before, but had found the heel to be somewhat intimidating. I think this time was easier because I had been knitting longer and was more familiar with the stitches and reading the pattern. I also had some great yarn that I was excited about, though if I had to do it over, I would buy three skeins instead of two. My socks are a little tight, but I didn't have enough yarn to make them any bigger. Read how I did it…
Matrinka is cleaning up for a party!
How I did it: My kid gave me a book that gave great instructions. Then, just knit 2, purl 2... I mastered double knit heels, which really make great boot socks, and the toes were a snap. Read how I did it…
How I did it: A toe-up pattern with Turkish cast on, from Ravelry on size two dpns. I incorporated a formula for making a snug fit by taking really precise measurements of my foot and taking off 10%. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went to www.knittinghelp.com and used the video tutorial to make a tiny one, and then I went to www.knitty.com to find simple patterns to test out. Now I can knit all kinds of socks. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I bought a book about how to knit socks (I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Socks (Leisure Arts #4083) by Cindy Guggemos), needles (US size 5 DPNs), and yarn (Lion Brand Grey Wool-Ease). I followed the directions (mostly) and made my first pair of socks. Read how I did it…
This year I will attempt to knit my mom some socks for Christmas. It seems like a daunting task as I have to figure out how to use double pointed needles, but I think I can hack it eventually after much practice perhaps.
laupre is spring cleaning!
I started yet another sock. It’s so big! Frog time
laupre is spring cleaning!
Ok, I’ve started a few times, but I keep getting confused….
I love the yarn I picked up, though, so I think I’ll keep trying!
I’ve wanted to learn how to knit socks for awhile now-I actually took a sock knitting class but I was totally lost- I don’t know how to purl- just knit- and the other students were experienced knitters so I was lost from the get go….. So still no socks. But the other day I was at the library and found a knitting group there- and they said they’d be happy to work with me and teach me to purl and then knit socks so maybe it will happen this time…..
laupre is spring cleaning!
I love handknit socks, I just wish I could make them for myself.
I’ve been knitting for a couple of months now, but mostly scarves, hats, soakers, dishcloths, etc. I’d love to move on to socks! I don’t have any sock yarn, so I’m ordering some from KnitPicks along with some smaller dpns. When they arrive, I’ll be on my way!
So I started with a lot of enthusiasm a year ago, even uploaded a photo of my sock-to-be. Finished one, started the other and then… lost them both! They were totally missing for ages and I was thinking of adding a new goal “to find my socks”. But my mum found them from the other house we have and I can carry on with my goal as soon as Im done with my other goal about knitting my friend a scarf. Believe it or not but the scarf was in the same plastic bag so it went missing aswell… Now Ive got 2 knitting goals to work on :) And Ill keep an eye on them in case they do a runner ;)
nappycollardgreens wants to be a better person
i will be knitting these soon hopefully on needles i’ve made…making knitting needles is addicting.
JaneKnits wants to finish my knitting projects
own my own house
get my driver's license
pay more attention to my cats
Steal patrick stump's hat and wear it
eat more organic foods
Do the Flylady daily missions
matthew103 wants to lose weight
go skinny dipping
finish my invisalign
backpack around Europe
attend the World Cup in Germany 2006
visit a castle
trace my family tree back at least 6 generations
Photography
find my passion
learn to play my heart will go on on the piano
travel the world
grow a garden
live simply
have my own cat
go whale watching
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