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grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 17, 2006
12:59 AM Post #2921288
| One of my newest knitting passions are socks. There are so many wonderful yarns out there especially designed for them. YIKES. It is so easy to tuck the project in your purse and go. I love the way handmade socks can be custom fitted.
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a knitting lecture by Lucy Neatby. So much fun and I learned a bunch. Not to mention all the great tips/techniques one can learn from others in attendance, it was well worth the few dollars admission. Her work was flawless. What an inspiration. |
sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
January 04, 2007
12:09 AM Post #3051551
| hi gm- this is a slow response, but i have been tooo busy to check in much,it seems-i love socks too- working on a fun pair for my one of my daughters right now- almost done. i've graduated from the thicker yarns to smaller finger weight, and have become interested in all the different heel techniques etc! wish we had a lecture like that in keene, nh. |
grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 04, 2007
10:02 AM Post #3052187
| These are purchased socks, I added some crochet and beads. Fun and quick. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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hummerlou
Leander, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 04, 2007
10:57 AM Post #3052319
| Those are adorable! Are there crochet patterns for socks? I haven't gotten the hang of knitting, but I love to crochet. You do beautiful work!!
Louanne |
grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 04, 2007
12:13 PM Post #3052534
| A quick google search turned up these 2 patterns. I haven't seen any patterns in the shops, but, then again, haven't been looking. I am going to knitting group tonight and I'll ask.
http://www.crochetandknitting.com/socks.htm
http://www.crochetandknitting.com/babysock.htm |
hummerlou
Leander, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 04, 2007
12:41 PM Post #3052608
| Wow! Thanks! I will definately use them. Sorry, I realize I could've googled that too. I appreciate your time. Happy Knitting! |
sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
January 04, 2007
07:56 PM Post #3053890
| cute addition to those socks- and edgings aren't really hard to put on, are they. i also really like the pattern for crocheted baby socks... maybe actually more practical than booties. it's definitely good to have a repetoire of small projects that get done fast! |
grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 04, 2007
08:57 PM Post #3054068
| Easier than eating a hot fudge Sundae... String the beads on the crochet thread first, insert the hook in every other rib on the sock. I can do several pairs just watching TV at night. I'm now making them without the beads because baby sister has discovered that she can pull the beads off-- if she tries hard enough. I made up the pattern after seeing them on a friend's daughter, but one could use some patterns for pillow case edging. |
maggiemoo
Conroe, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 14, 2007
10:51 PM Post #3085096
| I just started knitting & crocheting In December. One thing I kept hearing about in knitter's blogs and podcasts was how much they loved knitting socks! I actually joined a KAL (knitalong), for testing an easy sock pattern. I have only gotten one done, but am very excited about it, can't wait to start on the second one.
Louanne, don't feel bad. I'm always wondering about things, then someone says to Google it, and I go, "Duh!" I hadn't even thought to ask about crocheted socks, so I'm glad you did. I have a friend who crochets, she'll enjoy getting to do socks!
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sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
January 18, 2007
11:38 AM Post #3096658
| hummerlou- I actually just picked up one of those leisure arts type pattern booklets on crocheted socks at joanne fabrics- they looked so colorful and fun- you could check there too, and if you're a crocheter, i'm sure you'll be inventing your own soon. some of them were done sideways, and some bottom to top...or top to bottom- lots of freedom in crochet! I have hard time reading crochet patterns, but I'm not that experienced in it except for the basics. I'm just finishing a pair of wild colored boot length socks for my daughter (who'a in college) Trying to get them done before the weekend when I'll be there for a visit. with those #1 needles don't seem to make progress that fast though! |
sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
January 24, 2007
11:10 PM Post #3119748
| i just dicovered http://www.socknitters.com !! |
maggiemoo
Conroe, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 11, 2007
09:18 PM Post #3179994
| I found that site, too. I had just bought a book about knitting socks with 2 circular needles (instead of DPNs), and I notice the site has a lessen on how to sew two socks at once on two circular needles! It should really cut down on "one-sock syndrome." I never have gotten started on the second sock... wasn't really wild about my stitches and even the yarn. I'm thinking about just frogging the one sock and using the yarn for something else. I have bought some sock yarn though, should really start some more... except for the five on-going projects I'm working on, lol.
I really need to get them completed before the weather gets good enough to start gardening in earnest. For my area, that's just about any day now.
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garden_mermaid
San Francisco Bay Ar, CA
(Zone 9b)
February 13, 2007
11:17 PM Post #3186847
| Aha! So I'm not the only one with the "single sock syndrome"! There are just too many lovely sock yarns to try out. When the first sock is done, I'm ready to try another yarn. LOL!
I've been working on a pair from toe up using the short row technique for the toe and heel from the book "Simple Socks, Plain & Fancy". I really like the toe up technique as I knit for big feet (long feet) and a 50gm skein of sock yarn usually leaves me 1" short. |
DianeinFL
Wimauma, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 25, 2007
11:22 AM Post #3223248
| Socks are my favorite, and my favorite method is two socks at once on one long circular. The casting on and the turning of the heel is a bit fiddley, but the long stretches of foot and cuff are so easy. You can do it with just one ball of yarn if one sock is being made with the end out of the middle of the ball of yarn, and the other sock off the other end of the yarn. It definitely gets second looks of "How are you making two socks with one needle and one ball of yarn?"
Diane |
sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
February 26, 2007
11:15 AM Post #3226611
| are you knitting them both flat, then sew up the sides?? I've heard about 2 socks (in the round) at same time on two circulars, though I haven't tried it yet.. i like the suggestion of one ball of yarn taking from the middle and outside at the same time! |
DianeinFL
Wimauma, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 28, 2007
11:37 PM Post #3236466
| Hi sjms,
I do two socks, in the round, at the same time on one circular. Once you know how to do one on a single circular, it isn't a huge leap to add another.
I like the single circular method better than the two circular method. With two circs the needles seem to do a lot of clanging (not as loud as clanging... but hanging and hitting each other)
On a single circ it is often referred to as Magic Loop. Here is a pattern for two, toe up socks on a single circular http://www.webdesignsbybarb.com/tostetoes/twosocksoneneedlet... If you google Magic Loop you can find a lot more info.
Everyone has personal preferences... it is just nice that there are so many choices!
Diane |
grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 01, 2007
12:10 PM Post #3237509
| Thank you, thank you, Diane. That is a great site. Guess what I'll be doing this afternoon? |
sjms
Keene, NH
(Zone 5a)
March 02, 2007
11:21 AM Post #3240996
| well- ain't that something! thanks for the link- i'm going to have to try it soon! |
