Friday, 22 February 2013

In which I conquer some socks

I taught myself to knit last year.  I've done baby blankies and cardies do far, but I really wanted to knit socks.  Hand knit socks look so cool, and socky friends tell me they are really warm and comfier than shop bought.

But all my attempts so far have been a disaster.  With one pair I got as far as the toe before realising I'd got my calculations wrong and knitted a sock for a clown.  Or Bigfoot.

BUT BUT BUT this time I got it right!  Followed a simple pattern from my big DK Knitting Book and got it all right!  They are lovely and comfy and I am so proud.



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5 comments:

  1. fifimj22 February 2013 at 13:06

    i'm generally very envious of people who can knit socks - it's an extreme sport you know! xx

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  2. Anonymous22 February 2013 at 13:18

    All those pointy needles are very dangerous! Measure your feet for me and I'll make you a pair!

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  3. Lily Pad22 February 2013 at 14:05

    I once had an aquaintance come over to me, with an urgent and triumphant look about her, and say, "Lily, you have big feet. I have some socks for you!" I think she was making them for someone else and they wound up far too large. They were heavy socks - cream with purple toes, heels, and tops. I still have them and well, I still have the big feet too! Happy sock making. :)

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  4. Anonymous22 February 2013 at 15:48

    Thanks Lilly Pad - they sound lovely! If I ever make my socks too big again, I'll know who to send them too ;)

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  5. Elizabeth @ The Garden Window11 March 2013 at 13:52

    What wool did you use? I love the colour!

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