Well this first pair of socks doesn't count toward my "use up stash yarn" goal. While JB bought the first ball of the Paton's Stretch Sock, I bought 2 more. JB wanted a pair of socks from it and we have a friend who wanted some socks.
Basic, boring toe up socks. Both worked at the same time, ribbing around the arch, no-wrap short row heels and only about 1.5" tall after the ankles.
Next up - a pair I finished for The Musical One. This was an unidentified ball of sock yarn. I know from the texture while knitting it that it's most likely not a superwash wool - but is definitely wool.
Again - toe up, both at the same time, no-wrap short row heels. These are a bit taller than I usually make for her - but she likes them.
i'm a beginner knitter (scarves and dishcloths). i really want to learn to knit socks this year. i even got some yarn and some double pointed needles, but when i tried to figure out how to use them ... accck!
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how are the doggies doing? i love their pics.
Hi Gaylen, how's Beau doing ?
ReplyDeleteLove the socks especially the pattern in the 2nd pair. Those self-patterning yarns are just great. I just started sock knitting this past - got 4 pairs done now.
How did you like working with the Paton's Stretch yarn ? I've got a couple of balls and so far I can't get a swatch I'm happy with. Do you knit loose and let the knit do its thing, or do you knit tighter than normal so the stretch in the yarn tightens up a bit ? any advice for me ?
Pretty socks. Do you always make both at once? I do that with sleeves.
ReplyDeleteI have pictures of my socks too, can I post them on my blog or would you like me to send them to you for your blog?
ReplyDeleteCrankin' out the socks! I wish mine flew off my needles that fast. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat socks! You are a sock knitting machine...
ReplyDeleteVery nice! And yeah, what Chan said...
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