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Patience
Permanent Resident
USA
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 Posted - 02/06/2006 : 08:50:24 AM
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When I knit my first pair of socks I thought they took waaay too long and vowed that knitting socks would not be one of the top things on my list.
That was then! In my confusion at the time I didn't realize that once I got to know what I was actually doing and why, it made all the difference and that only comes with time and at least a few pair of socks under your belt.
Now I knit socks pretty much all of the time and usually have at least 2 pair going at once. I knit them on dpns with 2 sets of the same size and begin one pair, knit the ribbing, then begin the mate and knit the rib, etc. so that I'm switching off the 2 sets and knitting about the same length each time. This way when I'm finished, I'm finished! 
I'm also trying out my first toe up socks and I'm using 2 circulars for them. It's a different method for me but I love learning new things, just as it sounds like you do so,
Give yourself the time to experiment and even if you make mistakes, it will help you learn what not to do next time. Ask questions and keep at it and in no time you'll be a sockaholic. 
Knit On, Patience
My Blog:
Faith, Hope, Charity & Yarn
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Janice Rosema
Chatty Knitter
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2006 : 11:25:18 AM
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| Socks, wonderful socks! I had not made any in about 25 years but have begun again, knitting on two circulars. What fun and quick too! It is such a pleasure to be doing this again and being able to get a perfect fit. Additionally, have been handspinning my handpainted yarn for these projects which is even more gratifying. I recommend sock knitting to anyone. Knit on! Janice |
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knitdamsel
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 03/12/2006 : 12:55:36 PM
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Now I knit socks pretty much all of the time and usually have at least 2 pair going at once. I knit them on dpns with 2 sets of the same size and begin one pair, knit the ribbing, then begin the mate and knit the rib, etc. so that I'm switching off the 2 sets and knitting about the same length each time. This way when I'm finished, I'm finished!
I think Patience has the right idea: keep switching off between the two socks. It took me forever to finish the second sock by making them one at a time. [crazy]
I finished my first pair! You can see the photos on my blog, at the March 12th. post.
http://www.knitdamsel.blogspot.com
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jamesedwinsneed
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 03/12/2006 : 8:06:12 PM
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I love making socks because they are soooo portable, require no seams, you can buy lovely yarn and not have to purchase 20 skeins for the project, the anatomy of sock-building is challenging but fun since each 'stage' is a little different so you don't get bored, and they look harder than they are. The one rule I really go by is that I don't finish one sock before starting the other. I DO have trouble with the 'second sock syndrome'. I do both in stages (yep, requires extra toothpicks/needles, but it's worth it!). I've learned one basic pattern pretty well, and now can adapt my thoughts to many patterns I see in books. There are lots of nice sock books out.
Have fun!
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Margie
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 9:22:35 PM
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I second the Socks Soar on Circs. For books you might also try Folk Socks - Nancy Bush (big variety of heels and toes as well as straight patterns)Cool Socks Warm Feet by Lucy Neatby; Socks for Sandals and Clogs by Anna Zilboorg (for the truly adventurous to both knit them and wear them. There's Socks, Socks, Socks as well. Make sure you get second edition that has corrections printed in the book.
All the books are fun to look at, too. I will stop there or you will have to get another bookcase.
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andie_h
New Pal
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Posted - 03/22/2006 : 6:02:39 PM
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For knitting in public, nothing gets as much awed attention from bystanders as producing a sock. I especially like to take mine to the Post Office during the holiday season when I have to stand in line for a half hour to mail a package. I like to remind people there's a world other than IPods and individual DVD players. It seems to calm the atmosphere around me. People get mesmerized watching and remember to be human beings to each other for a little while.
Another issue nobody has mentioned yet: Your friends and family may get to the point where they don't want to see another hat, scarf, etc., but they always want more socks! This may be the very best reason to knit socks. I often make them with double and even triple strands of sock yarn and these babies wear like iron! Think heavy duty hiking socks. And, of course, these knit up much faster--I usually do a pair in a week.
Don't be shy about trying "non-sock" yarn to make socks. My favorite pair is from a worsted merino/mohair blend and is total luxury to wear (and was to knit too). When people get tired of knitting socks I think sometimes it may be because we torture ourselves with size 0 and 1 needles. Don't get me wrong, I knit Opal on size 1's too, but I don't limit myself to skinny sock yarns, that's all. Try some Lamb's Pride bulky for a really cozy sock.
Good luck! |
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