Showing posts with label hand knit socks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hand knit socks. Show all posts

Sunday, February 22, 2009

What a difference a year makes

Back on January 7, 2008, I challenged myself to knit some socks.
After taking a class from Nancy at CommonThreads and many false starts and many months of not finishing them, because they were so much fun to make, I finally bound them off and here they are.


I chose to make them toe up, on two circular needles, both feet at the same time. In retrospect I probably wouldn't do them that way again, though I did like the toe up so I could continually try them on. I still could've made them a bit longer, but with my usual impatience I just wanted to wear them, so stopped short.
I loved the colors of the yarn so much, but they're a bit heavy, so not sure I'll ever actually wear them with shoes. I am proud of myself though; I learned a lot, which is always a good thing.

I urge any of you who are even remotely thinking of knitting to take yourself to Common Threads in Encinitas and revel in all the glorious yarns. I'd be happy to teach you whatever you need to know to get started. Knitting is the best!

Monday, January 7, 2008

A New Challenge for the New Year






sock knitting.
i've been obsessed with the idea since seeing so many gorgeous hand knit socks on people's blogs. Surely I can do this.
About 30 years ago I made a pair of socks for Rod and swore I'd never do it again, but techniques and yarn have changed.
Thanks to Rosie for the Amazon certificate. I just ordered two books, both rated 5*s, that say I can do it! Can't wait till they come and I can head off to Common Threads for some funky yarn. Don't worry, Susie, I'll try to be strong and finish your promised scarf before I cast on. wish me luck!
Oh and don't remind me of the yarn I bought for a sweater when Katie was 6 weeks old and finished it 8 years later. To my credit though, I do still wear it 30 years later.