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October 4, 2006
Sock History
Good news! I have a new camera battery charger is on order. In the meantime, I'll have to amuse you with archived photos and random thoughts about sock knitting!
When did you start making socks? Did you teach yourself or were you taught by a friend or relative? or in a class?
I taught myself to make socks, about 2 years ago. I had only knit scarves and a hat before I tried it. I just got a pattern and starting knitting!
What was your first pair? How have they "held up" over time?
I saw some fun self-striping sock yarn at a craft store (Lion Brand Magic Stripes, I believe) and I decided I should give it a whirl. I downloaded the free sock pattern off the Lion brand website and away I went. I don't wear them very much because they are too big, but sometimes I will wear them around the house in the winter.
What would you have done differently?
I didn't pay attention to gauge at all, so they turned out way too big. Plus, I have learned that I prefer socks with some ribbing all through the sock, so they stay up better.
What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
I really like Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock and www.wool2dye4.com supersock that I dye myself! I refuse to knit socks that are not superwash. I am learning that I prefer solid colored and self-striping yarns to the multi-colored hand-dyed yarns - the pooling just drives me CRAZY!
I wish I liked think socks, because I love the idea of knitting socks on bigger needles so I finish faster... but size 1s create the perfect gauge for me.
Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?
I'm a DPN girl! I like using five - four hoding the needles and one working needle.
Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)
I usually do heel flaps, but I just learned short row heels and they look pretty nifty too! I think they both fit okay.
How many pairs have you made?
Four, plus one pair of baby socks and one pair on the needles!
Posted by zarah at October 4, 2006 7:59 PM
Comments
You know, once you get the new charger your going to find the old one! But thats ok! Cause then you'll have two ; )
Loved reading your awnsers.
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at October 5, 2006 8:52 AM
Thanks for answering! That is great how you just jumped in with socks. I was too nervous to try socks, so I did many other things first.
Take care~
Posted by: Lolly at October 5, 2006 12:18 PM
I loved reading your questions and Dpns rock! I am trying to teach myself how to knit a sock with a pattern other than ribbing or plain. Not great so far. Yay, you found your charger!
Posted by: KnitPastis at October 5, 2006 9:24 PM
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