Socks!
Specifically, my first pair of socks. I started these a year ago, got to the heel turn, then put them aside for other projects. As part of a WIP-along I decided I should finish them - the second was completed in a few days.
I used Charlene Schurch's "Sensational Knitted Socks" as a reference, and one of the basic patterns converted to just plain stocking stitch. The socks fit very well - I followed the instructions regarding measuring feet beforehand, and swatched the yarn. The latter was one of the skeins of unidentified sock yarn that I dyed with Kool Aid some time ago. After struggling with the joins between the two circulars I was using, I eventually got the hang of a neater join, so the second sock was a much more pleasant and quicker knitting experience.
I will definitely be making more handknit socks in the future!
posted by dreamcatcher @ 1:17 am
4 Comments:
Yay! Fantastic - I love these, the colours are excellent. Yes, you will be drawn in to knitting more socks, they are so comfortable as you have made them to your exact measurements. I never wear any other type of socks now :)
Wonderful - I've not been making enough socks this year I think I'd better resolve that - glad you want to make more
Lovely, socks are quick once you get into them aren't they!
Ah ha!! You have just gone over the top edge of the slippery slope!!
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