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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

A Knitter's Meme





A Knitter's Meme

When did you first learn to knit socks?
I think it was about 8 years ago, sadly my memory is foggy.

What’s the first sock you ever knit?
I learned and pretty much have only knitted one sock pattern, other than once. This year I hope to expand on this.


Favorite Sock Pattern?
http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Knitting/Howtos/how_to_knit_socks.htm

http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/361AD56B-CEB4-4191-9219-2296CE58552C/74378/Howtoknitsocks.pdf



Favorite needle method?
So far all I know is the top ( at the cuff) down ( to the toe)method. I want to learn how to go from the toe up and also I want to learn how to knit two socks at the same time on circular needles too. All in time I keep telling myself.

Favorite sock needles?
5 double pointed needles made in bamboo.

Who do you knit socks for?
My hubby, sons, MIL, DIL, sometimes other family members too, plus ME. [o=

How many pairs have you knitted to date?
I really don't know I have lost count and never thought to keep count, lol.


What is on your sock knitting to-do list?
Ohhh I have a basket full of yarn to knit socks for hubby and my 3 boys at home, my MIL, and myself. I will be knitting socks for awhile now. I hope to interrupt it with a cardigan or two too.


What kind of socks to you like to knit-
Striped?
yes.


Color work?
haven't tried yet.

Plain Stockinette?
LOVE IT.


Cabled?
Want to so bad!


Lace?
Yes, I am in the midst of making me a pair right now.


Anklets?
Ohhh yes. It is a great way to get more socks out of a ball of yarn. The tightwad comes out on this one. [o=


Knee Socks?
I am hoping to make some in the new year.


Solid colors?
Yes


Bright and crazy?
Yes.


Faux Fair Isle (the yarn doing all of the work)?
Ohhh I want to try these REAL soon.


Tag a few sock knitters here: I really don't know who knits socks out there so if you do consider yourself tagged and let me know if you did the tag.

10 comments:

  1. You know...I've knitted for years and years but have never knitted a pair of socks. Hmmm, I guess it's something I could try over the winter. Do you know of an easy pattern to try?

    Thanks!

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  2. Pretty colors on the needles. I have never knit socks, don't know if I ever will.... Do you find that they are durable and long-lasting? I think that's what keeps me away from wanting to knit socks because if I wore out the heel quickly (for example) it would seem like a lot of knitting effort gone to waste.

    Margaret

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  3. I think it will be a while before I get to socks, LOL! But I love yours, the colors are so fun!

    Blessings and {{{HUGS}}},
    Lori

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  4. I tried the socks Mary...but gave up when I reached the heel :(

    I really like your knitting bag :)

    Love,

    Maria

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  5. I finally have a book on crocheting socks, I can't wait to try a pair. But first I need to finish a scarf I'm making for Paul. Love the sock the you are working on in your picture. :)

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  6. Knitting socks scares me, but I LOVE the beautiful patterns out there. Maybe I just collect sock patterns :o). Are you on Ravelry? I'm sure there are lots on there. I haven't checked as I haven't been able to get anything really going on my needles lately.

    Blessings!
    Deborah

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  7. I am amazed!! I use the kniffty Knitter loom but that is as far as I go into the knitting world I am terrible at it.......my Nonna tried to teach me she knit beautiful clothes and booties for all my kids when they were babies....Happy Knitting enjoy your sox :) Love Heather

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  8. hello,
    i love knitting socks,too.your socks looks wonderful,i love the color.
    happy knitting,
    love regina

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  9. I am quite jealous. I can't get my head wrapped around knitting to save my neck. Very beautiful work!

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  10. Just dropping in real quick to say I'm glad to see you working your needles. :) Socks? I enjoy knitting them but haven't made any for quite some time. Looking forward to catching up next week!

    Blessings, ~Lisa :)

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Thank you, each sweet comment brightens my day. Blessings!

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