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jdboysmom
New Pal
USA
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 Posted - 11/11/2008 : 07:43:04 AM
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| A few days ago I wore my handknit socks to work, as I often do. I wear them with clogs so I can kick my shoes off to quickly show off my handknits and sing their praises. I love knitting socks - turning the heal and closing the toe makes me feel so smart and accomplished. But I realized I was unconsciously casting a longing look at those store bought socks with the lycra that hug my leg and feet. I realized I was keeping a secret from myself. The store bought socks really are more comfortable to me. So - we're all friends here. Does anyone else out there have a "dirty little secret" about their knitting that they would hesitate to express at knitting night at the yarn store? No judgments - just a chance to unload that comment and heave a big sigh of relief! |
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RobA
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Posted - 11/11/2008 : 08:41:07 AM
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Well, I do have to say that I do not love some of the handknit socks I have made. In fact I wore one pair the other day and am seriously considering getting rid of them.
I guess the other thing I might hesitate to admit at knit night -- I don't much admire any of the felted items I've seen.
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MindyO
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USA
2493 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 11:29:18 AM
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I hate knitting for others. I do it all the time because people ask for stuff so I have to say yes because I'm "nice" and can't say no. But I wish I could spend all my knitting time on me and only me, and occassionally DD.
My other secret is everyone who sees me knitting always has to comment and its uaully praise about what a great knitter I am, but I think I suck. So what if I can follow a pattern and make minimal mistakes, it's not that great!
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lella
Permanent Resident
9697 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 11:37:08 AM
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MindyO, will you make an Aran Sweater for my DH? *wink wink*
Dirty little secrets: I just bought more yarn but it came out of my mad money. Shhhh!
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cozystitches
Gabber Extraordinaire
507 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 12:07:05 PM
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Dirty little secret:
I too like my store bought socks, but also love my hand knit ones. However, not all of them. Unfortunately, as much as I love Cookie A's Monkey socks, they do not work for me. I gave away ALL of the ones I made for myself...sob. Now I have a pitiful amount of socks for me (and 2 OTN).
Another secret: I semi felted a pair of socks someone gifted to me which made them too small for my feet. I gave them to another friend (after explaining what had happened)...she loves them now...
Sigh...
Other wise: I knit for me and only grudgingly knit for others....
tammy
Tammy my Blog http://cozystitches.wordpress.com/
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hillstreetmama
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3448 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 3:18:25 PM
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My DLS's...
I bought a kit for, well, over $50, for a felted bag. It felted stupid. It pulls in at the top, and flares out at the bottom. The handles didn't felt much at all! All that yarn, all that time, and it's hidden at the botton of my wardrobe. Some day, when no one else is home, it's going in the trash.
I make all my dishcloths out of Peaches & Cream, not with the more expensive stuff from the LYS.
On knitting night at the LYS, most of the people there are beginners, or advanced beginners. They think I'm the knitting queen because I'm always helping fix mistakes or teaching new techniques. I'm really just an intermediate knitter, but have to admit that the admiration feels good, even if I know it's under false pretenses.
Jan
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phlame
Permanent Resident
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 4:47:22 PM
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Jan...leave it in the bottom of your wardrobe...eventually the moths will get it. That's what happened to mine! 
Shirley, Dana Point, CA
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kaidyd
Chatty Knitter
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 6:12:06 PM
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| Jan-- Toss it in your car to hold stuff in your trunk or line it with a plastic bag and hang it over the headrest to use as a trash "can". |
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suzannevh
Gabber Extraordinaire
565 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 6:40:10 PM
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My Dirty Little Secret-
I'm more of a yarn and pattern collector than a knitter. I'll be obsessed with a project until I've acquired the yarn and pattern but that obsession often fades before I've even cast on.
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purlthis
Permanent Resident
USA
2715 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 7:33:39 PM
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My DLS-
I knit continental, and am so sick of hearing how fast I knit, and people staring at me at the LYS. I want to get smart, knit English and say "See? I can go as slowly as you!" 
Rachel
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MindyO
Permanent Resident
USA
2493 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 8:44:41 PM
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Originally posted by lella
MindyO, will you make an Aran Sweater for my DH? *wink wink*
Dirty little secrets: I just bought more yarn but it came out of my mad money. Shhhh!
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Zippiknits
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Originally posted by suzannevh
My Dirty Little Secret-
I'm more of a yarn and pattern collector than a knitter. I'll be obsessed with a project until I've acquired the yarn and pattern but that obsession often fades before I've even cast on.
Maybe I should add that to my list too... either that or my eyes are bigger than my stomach so to speak. I have a queue of probably 50 projects, patterns and yarn for all, but I only finish a few things a year. I will never finish.
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kadiddly
Permanent Resident
USA
3076 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 12:00:04 AM
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I also prefer store-bought socks, but that's mostly because the only time I really wear socks is to go running and I don't want to use my "good" socks for that.
I'm not a big fan of lace knitting. I think it's beautiful, but I've never been able to stick with a lace project long enough to finish anything. I really prefer mindless stockinette or garter stitch.
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eepster
Seriously Hooked
USA
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 06:37:09 AM
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DLSs:
I'm an LYSO and prefer Peaches & Creme cotton to the more expensive cottons; also love the Country Cabled Cotton from the same source.
I don't believe high price = high quality, not even when it comes to yarn; quality will vary.
Can't stand Lamb's Pride and everyone else seems to rave about how great it is (didn't sell at my shop until I marked it on clearance at below wholesale so maybe I'm really not the only one).
Except for felted clog slippers, I just "don't get" the whole felting thing. have secretly wondered if it is popular because a lot of people are lazy and the felting destroys evidence of mistakes and unevenness in stitches.
-- Thanks for a chance to unburden myself!
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PBELKNAP
Permanent Resident
USA
1127 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 09:26:38 AM
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My knitting secret...not wild about knitting socks.
I like knitting socks that are thicker, but I find that thinner needles are too much for my tendonitis.
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WIP = Patons Cabled Yoke Pullover (knit), Shadow Jacket (crochet), Strip for charity afghan (knit)
Done this year = Scrap Scarf (knit), Gloves (knit), Mittens (knit), Afghan (crochet), Pinwheel Afghan (crochet), Knit Your Bit Scarf for the WWII Museum (knit - charity), Scrap Sweater (knit), House Socks (knit), Easy Playtime Set (knit), Aran Stitch Afghan (crochet), hat (knit), One-Stitch Cardigan (knit), Peppermint Stick Afghan (crochet)
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kdcrowley
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/12/2008 : 09:58:23 AM
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My DLS.....I can't knit from patterns....I might start, but then I tweak them beyond recognition. But if I knit from my own pattern, I get something I might actually wear....
Kelley
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fiddlerbird555
Permanent Resident
USA
1429 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 5:34:36 PM
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Originally posted by hillstreetmama
My DLS's...
I make all my dishcloths out of Peaches & Cream, not with the more expensive stuff from the LYS.
On knitting night at the LYS, most of the people there are beginners, or advanced beginners. They think I'm the knitting queen because I'm always helping fix mistakes or teaching new techniques. I'm really just an intermediate knitter, but have to admit that the admiration feels good, even if I know it's under false pretenses.
Why would you use expensive yarns for dishcloths you intend to use? And if you don't intend to use them, they're not dishcloths, they're samplers.
"The woods would be silent if only the best bird sang"
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JoanH
New Pal
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 9:15:12 PM
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Cecioboe
Seriously Hooked
USA
824 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 10:35:31 PM
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I really like the process of knitting sweaters more than the results.... I prefer the look of very fine yarns over worsted or even DK. I do love to knit AND wear socks, tho.
Ceci
Aw, gee, c'mon and see: http://knittinreed.blogspot.com
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Kimaroo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 11:20:51 PM
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I have to admit that I haven't knitted in a really long time... since like.. March.. and it kills me but I haven't done anything about it. It's like "I wish I wanted to knit.. I want to want to.."
Also I knitted what I consider to be a beautiful sweater.. and I would LOVE to wear it.. I obsessed over the pattern for about a year before I could even knit it.. Why can't I wear it? Because it's still in pieces! I can't bring myself to sew them up! And they've been done since January 2007!!!
*Phew* I think I feel a little better now..
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The Kimmish Knitting Blog
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Yarnmonsta
New Pal
10 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 11:47:25 PM
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WHAT A RELIEF!!!
I totally love almost all the socks I see in magazines and on Web sites all over the place. They are gloriously beautiful, but I just do not want to make socks -- and the replies I've seen here are a huge relief. And there are always wonderful fluffy socks on sale at Nordstrom's...
I use Peaches and Cream, too, but only for kitchen and bathroom things (it does make fabulous bathmats). Everyone I know has hand knitted washcloths I've given them, some of them P&C, but I find that the LYS cotton yarns make much more beautiful and durable ones and the stitches look much clearer.
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