Rock ‘em, sock ‘em
Posted by Kirsty
September 7, 2008
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I’ve just finished my second pair of socks! Okay, so I used the same easy-peasy free pattern that came with the yarn and it is Kaffe Fassett self-striping wool, so I didn’t really have any artistic input, but I’m still quite chuffed with myself. I’ve overcome my nervousness of DPNs, which is nice because it opens up a lot of knitting opportunities, and found the perfect outlet for my very impatient style of knitting – jumper? Fleurgh! Only lovely quick socks, please!
But where else is there to go with my wield-worthy DPNs? Well, I’m in constant envy of Library Girl Knits and her sock-making talent, so I might get brave and try some more intricate patterns. I like cables, although the thought of adding another needle to the five that I’m already using is slightly daunting. Daunting be damned!
Socktopus yarns also look like a treat and I might take the plunge and join their sock club – I love post, so getting regular scrumptious yarns and new patterns through the post would be ace.
There’s also a couple techniques that I’d like to get my teeth into (metaphorically speaking, of course; I’ve already shared my yarn + mouths = shudder thoughts), such as toe-up sock knitting and knitting both socks at once on a circular needle – I’ve just read an article about this and it still baffles me. Considering the paddy I had when I first tried to decipher my current sock pattern and how easily it clicked into place after, I shouldn’t let the bafflement stop me.
I’m going to have to work on my sock puns if I’m going to keep posting about my adventures, though…
5 comments Categories: craft
September 7th, 2008 at 11:20 am
[...] to read, though, so hopefully they’ll inspire me out of my funk. I’ve been knitting a lot recently, so maybe I need to dedicate some word [...]
September 7th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Whoa. Someone envy of my sock skills. That’s very flattering since it takes me just about FOREVER to knit a pair. Thank you very much.
September 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Wow – that really wasn’t English. It should say ‘Someone envious…’
September 7th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Both socks on a circular needle? That would take some explaining to get me to understand. It hurts thinking about it. I’m going to go back to knitting a beret for my sister’s birthday. On straight needles.
Let me know if you ever try socks toe up. It sounds sensible…but complicated!
September 8th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
They are lovely socks, I’m envious that you knit so well, you certainly didn’t get that talent from me.
I’ve got wool for you and I can post it if you want, it’s quite nice wool but not scrummy wool.
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