I don't need another knitting project on the go but when the sock needle became free after finishing my fingerless gloves and my pal buys me such lovely wool as a present, who wouldn't?
I knit the rib on my smaller DPN needles to have a tight top.
If I am honest, I still haven't quite mastered socks. I do a lot of knitting off piste so to make two of something is quite hard for me. I MUST follow the pattern I tell myself. This is my fourth pair of socks. Fourth time lucky? I mean is that even a thing?
I keep all the sock knitting paraphernalia(who would have thought there would be so much)in a basket which I made. I will repeatedly tell you that I made this basket every time it pops up on my blog because I am immensely proud of it. I did manage to make A good sock which I really enjoyed knitting. The challenge for me is to make another one the same.
I used the DPN's for the rib and then knit the leg part on my new Addi Sockwunder. It was great because there were no ladder issues knitting in the round which I had previously encountered on DPN's. To get the stitch counts for each needle I simply used stitch markers so it was all pretty easy. I used the smaller DPN's for the heel flap and toe which has made a tighter more robust fabric which I feel is a good thing.
I thought you might like to see my new bit of sock making kit. A springy holder to stop the work coming off in the basket. My friend was sporting one at a knit and natter group and I blatantly copied it.
A tube of fabric, with wide elastic threaded through leaving 2 inches at the ends for folding over to make little pockets. Genius!
Wish me luck for sock number 2. I am not holding out much hope - I knit a second left front for my mustard cardigan this week which I have just frogged. Duh!
Jo xxxx
If I am honest, I still haven't quite mastered socks. I do a lot of knitting off piste so to make two of something is quite hard for me. I MUST follow the pattern I tell myself. This is my fourth pair of socks. Fourth time lucky? I mean is that even a thing?
I keep all the sock knitting paraphernalia(who would have thought there would be so much)in a basket which I made. I will repeatedly tell you that I made this basket every time it pops up on my blog because I am immensely proud of it. I did manage to make A good sock which I really enjoyed knitting. The challenge for me is to make another one the same.
I used the DPN's for the rib and then knit the leg part on my new Addi Sockwunder. It was great because there were no ladder issues knitting in the round which I had previously encountered on DPN's. To get the stitch counts for each needle I simply used stitch markers so it was all pretty easy. I used the smaller DPN's for the heel flap and toe which has made a tighter more robust fabric which I feel is a good thing.
I thought you might like to see my new bit of sock making kit. A springy holder to stop the work coming off in the basket. My friend was sporting one at a knit and natter group and I blatantly copied it.
A tube of fabric, with wide elastic threaded through leaving 2 inches at the ends for folding over to make little pockets. Genius!
Wish me luck for sock number 2. I am not holding out much hope - I knit a second left front for my mustard cardigan this week which I have just frogged. Duh!
Jo xxxx
Woo hoo! What a great sock and colour combo. No need for luck you've cracked it now Jo. Love, love, love your basket Jo. The little needle pouch is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful sock! I am sure the second one will be just a great. The pouch is fab, too. I recently bought the Addi SockWunder needles and don't like them, I feel a strain on my thumbs. I don't recall ladder problems when using DPNs but I must check my old socks now... Happy knitting. xx
ReplyDeleteOh Bum! I thought you would like the sockwunder, I really like it. I want to try some of your patterns so I am trying to master a basic sock first! Jo x
DeleteI can't manage with 4 needles. Always make mine on 2. Then use mattress stitch to sew together.I love bright colour socks too. Yours look great!
ReplyDeleteCould you be any more capable, Jo. I swear, you can make anything. I love these socks so much. The colors are exactly me, the ones I love to wear. I've been thinking lately that if I ever get good at knitting, the main thing I hope to make is socks for myself. Maybe other people too, but definitely for MEEEEE.
ReplyDeleteI gave my brother the third pair I made but only because they were odd in the colour stripes and he has a sense of humour! x
DeleteGreat socks Jo and of course great little needle holder thingy. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHope they go well! The needle cosy is a great idea isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI have to echo Jennifer above, firstly is there no end to your talents?? And knitting socks is one of the things that makes me really want to be able to knit properly. I love my crochet bed socks and wear them loads but the chunky stitch definition means that they remain that, bed socks.
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