You could start a KAL! We basically consider ourselves Southern Canada. Great yarns to work with while churning through those socks? If you are a seasoned sock knitter and you already know what is the total amount of stitches you would like to have for your sock you can select any of the toe patterns below. Hm socks get boring you say. I love the Rivendells the best; they really do make you think of LOTR. Ooh, and the Leyburn (and what a great colorway!) And Kens socks? I love how the pattern looks but am always leery of texture beneath the feet. not serious snow? Now that you know the measurements of the foot the sock is going to be knitted for you can calculate the dimensions of your sock. I gotta say, Kens socks look amazing!I almost want to knit them (this coming from someone that hasnt caught the sock bugyet). Ill go to bed early tonight and be chipper as all get out tomorrow. They are small, light, easy to keep track of and come in a charming variety of difficulties. We would love to know what it is! Step 3: Count how many stitches you need to cover 5 cm / 2 in. I sort of balance the universe that way. Yay! I am packing the socks right now! Yarn weight: DK. If you are not familiar with yarn weights please see this very helpful guide. That Ken is such a handsome devil! I almost feel like I never knit for myself, and when I do I feel almost selfish. Very addictive. Lang is often good enough to tuck a little spool of reinforcement thread into the centre of your sock yarn. I love knitting and programming, hence the nickname Knitgrammer. LOL. The Sock Force is great with you. What sweater are you thinking of knitting on? Would love to send you some LGF Suri Sock yarn for you to knit with! Now? I will share your website with everyone I know. 27 Free & Easy Sock Knitting Patterns (Great for Beginners!) Work at least 10 rows of either 1 by 1 or 2 by 2 ribbing on the cuff and then bind-off using a stretchy bind-off method. youll come back to socks, their siren is to loud to resist. Good luck with everything!!! So maybe more than a little tired. I am not a sock knitter, though you are making me want to put down my teddy bears to try one. I always love seeing your adventures. 959. Re: socks Im halfway through second socks (on sock two of pair two) now that I finally have caught on that they really are not as hard as I thought they would be (knitterheadedit needs to be a word that applies to the overthinking of things that are not that hard). Then bind off. Thank you for the uplifting photos of your last trip. Does this mean theres hope? You can share it with me on Instagram by tagging me@knitgrammeror leavinga review with an imagebelow. I am going to use US 2 (2.75 mm) needles with a gauge of 6.25 spi and cast on 54 stitches (this should fit my foot). I usually make the toe shaping with stockinette stitch and then I start working ribbing on the instep needle (Needle 1 on the patterns) and I continue working in stockinette on the sole needle (Needle 2 on the patterns). I listened while pinning out my Tuscany Shawl:), Hi Stephanie, Rye . You can find the german short row heel pattern here. (Come on now even the busiest people have lulls in their day. With this pair, I'm up to heels #13 & 14. Julie in San Diego. This heel should fit you well even if you have a high arch and at it stays on its place very well. I love ribbed socks for comfort and fit. Hopefully soon I will try to conquer my first pair of socks! Love to hear about your ability to bang out a pair of socks so fast. In the event that I ever actually complete a handknit sock, Im probably going to have to name it Stephanie in your honour, because itll probably be your fault. Thats a lot of socks for such a short period of time! My Ravelry queue just got a lot longer! Lace! My first pair was done over the course of about two weeks, let alone two days. OMG I am in lovethat is the most sensual looking pair of socksI know its supposed to represent trees and all but dont you just want to stroke those soles????? Too bad they dont count toward christmas knitting!!!! They also can produce ebooks of special health interest which This way if I get bored with one pair, I can knit the other pair. Really love all the socks. Beautiful work. Project: Basic Sock Pattern by Ann Budd Yarn: Artyarns Supermerino, 2 skeins in some purpley pink that I've had in my stash for over 2 years. inquiring minds need to know- nine fingers? Okay, wait a mo..you did just say that you were going to bang out a pair or two over the *weekend,* correct? glad to know Im not the only one to discover that my handknit socks mostly have holes in at least one of each pair (I have one pair nearly done (on the gusset of the second sock) and yarn for at least one more pair, but I cant bang out two pair in a weekend, one probably, but not two. but you and adjust it for the double pointed needles as well, a guide that helps you to buy the right amount of yarn. I cant wait to use mine. While their variegated yarns are a hoot, their solid shades cover all of our bases. Did he start keeping his nails short enough to take care of them? Holy footwear, Batman! October isnt too soon to start thinking about Christmas knitting. Cascade has very recently released Heritage Prints, a yarn that knits up in a jacquard style stripe. Its color coded, so when I wonder what to knit next, the red ones are critical to start soon, the yellows are in need of work , and the greens are all done. Then take your drawing and measure the outline from the back/central part of the heel to the end of the longest toe. Gauge 7 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch Needle size US 1 - 2.5 mm Languages English adult heel-flap ribbed top-cuff-down written-pattern Love the socks! Vanilla Socks on 9" Circulars pattern by Crazy Sock Lady Designs I may be overly sensitive to the possibilty, however, as I have a medical problem which causes my feet to swell. back. And by the way, that cowl yarn is REALLY your colorway. You could also hold two strands of fingering weight double instead of using DK weight if you'd prefer. I am extremely envious that you can bang out a pair or two of socks in one weekend. And from the look on his face, he does too. This depends on the yarn you're using and your tension. Knitting Scrappy Socks - HubPages Ive been resisting the Loskins, but Im sold now, and those Rivendell socks are dreamy! I know what you mean it must be a zeitgeist thing, Im a bit fed up with socks, too. Dana I instantly wanted it. Shoot, Steph, my todo list has just increased by 4 pairs of socks. youre not doing sock wars, are you? Well done! It gets SO SOFT after washing. I have some projects but NOTHING FOR IT! I put my hooks down and did nothing for years. Paraphrasing airline instructions: Do your OWN socks before helping anyone else with theirs! PS. I dont think hed like the Francie socks although I think they are wonderful. you can use the foot size chart for sock knitting to determine the foot length and average circumference based on shoe size. Women's UK shoe size: 1-4 (4-7, 6-10) Cast on: 56 (64, 72) sts. Thank you so much for the time and the accurate information you sending from Finland you really live in the middle of nowhere and it must so peaceful, from your new supporter in Ayr West Scotland coast, Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue and favorites, Save this pattern to your Pinterest board. I have three pairs knit to the gusset (that is the hardest part for me) and then will finish them all up together. I enjoy knitting socks because i can finish them fairly quickly if i set my mind to it, im scared to start a sweater for this reason i get bored so easily! I am LOLing at the gansey suggestions. Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes . Those Francie socks are seriously cool! I can literally make any sock with this pattern- i have a lot of yarn scavenged from yard sales etc- thank you! We simply cannot say enough good things about it! My body aches just looking at the mountains of knitting you did on one trip. they could put up on Click Bank to be sold by affiliate ), would you like my address? And if you like geeky sci-fi youll love it!! If you want more conventionally constructed socks, you can do an Afterthought Heel, which can be carefully snipped out and replaced. Wow all of them are so cool and different! For feet from 22/23 to 50/51 and for 4-, 6- and 8-ply REGIA yarns.Two alternatives each for heel and toe, plus how to knit a reinforced heel are explained. Cool cowl, too! First- lets start with the basics. The instructions are in Knitters Almanac and Knitting Around. If you can make me actually THINK about knitting a sock, youre possessed of super powers. Afterthought heel is an ideal heel type for colorwork socks or socks knitted with self-striping yarn. Below you can find the most common gauges socks are knit with. I have converted the legs into wrist warmers by removing the foot, picking/catching stitches with yarn & needle, finishing with a sewn hem. We hired someone to clean the house once a week as soon as we realized there was no way I could handle it by myself (DH and I are both college profs). I love making socksso I am not going to listen to comments about getting sick of them. Ive never made a pair of socks started some but the first one is still sitting on its needles years later. Ive had Francies on the needles for 2 weeks for my mother, and the first one still isnt done. Similarly to the short row heel, you make it exactly the same way regardless if you start your sock from toe or cuff. Seems to appeal to my need to get things done Been working through some patterns in the Knitting on the Road book, by Nancy Bush; finally overcame my fear of cables while knitting the Danish pattern with its neat little nup stitch. There are lots due in July (including mine). Thats a lot of sock. I adore the Rivendell pattern, and very aptly nsmed. those colorful socks looked really great! Oh, how I wish I could bang out a pair or two of hand knit socks in a weekend.. Yeah, Ive just got to ask, though Im sure it may qualify as sacrilegious, REALLY?!? Ive spent the day trying to pull together the disaster that is our house and lives Joe and I have both been travelling and working a lot, and things are getting a little dodgy around here If by dodgy, you understand that I mean that there are dust bison roaming the floors, the only food in the fridge is condiments, and neither of us have a pair of clean socks. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (@yarnharlot) - Instagram Lovely patterns and colours. I know youll be back remember all those green socks you knitted for that TV show? So good to see knitting again. Never wonder what to do next. I have some handpainted that doesnt know what it wants to be. Welcome Home, Stephanie! You have inspired me! I began with the Monkey Sock pattern and I just love it. marketers. thank you for the gratuitous Ken shot. Easy Knitting Socks Guide, R0333 The REGIA sock guide R0333 is a detailed and illustrated basic manual for plain vanilla socks. Fiber Content: 75% Virgin Wool and 25% Polyamide. Thank you! Stephaniedont you have any comments to make on yummy Justin Trudeau? ;o). I turned it last night while watching American Idol and it turned out perfectly! The increases are distributed evenly around the sock in eight sections. You can of course add cables or colorwork but remember that affects the ease and amount of yarn you need for your socks. THANKS! Now to find the perfect pattern for mine. ~MJ. Nice job. I have hand darned socks also so, into the sock stash and my socks need done too. . (oh dear, we sound staid). They are all fantastic. Wait. You can find the rounded toe pattern here. Plain Vanilla SOCKS | knitting pattern | yarn Opal & Drops Im with the crowd, too I love the bottom of Kens socks! I thought that considering that there are lace socks, cabled socks, plain socks, large socks, little socks, socks with picots and socks with ribbing I thought it would be really hard to get sick of them. Glad to hear you made it home and through the tour ok. You may be sick of knitting the socks, but were not sick of looking at them. It is as if it doesnt happen every December. This does not result in any additional costs to you and the money I get from the yarn sales enables me to use my time to create free content for you. The pattern features different sections of rib stitch, moss stitch, and stockinette stitch, so you'll be anything but bored. (Tries not to roll her eyes, ends up hurting herself owie.). It is not a dead digit, it just seems to be locked in place. Thats a sock every three days that would exhaust me, even without the travel! Wow. Thank you again, Stephanie, for the shout-out for my yarns! I just started a travelling sock for the commuter train to and from work. It's possible because I've made a collection of interactive patterns that will do the math for you. I am taking as a good luck sign that I got the foot to prove I am real. *sigh* Maybe someday Ill be that fast. Theyre like the mob! Trust us! So, just to be a good soul and all, Ill be happy to relieve you of all that boring sock yarn you no longer need. I have a knitting club in Helsinki and people are always asking for help. So - I am not really sure if I like this particular yarn - but I have decided to proceed with using it to knit a pair of plain vanilla socks. It takes me months to make a pair of socks. I have only ever knit your plain vanilla sock pattern. You should be standing when you measure your foot. Mekong Socks. Having just gotten into the sock bug this year Im not quite sick of them yet. Kim. I perform you a service, cherished Yarn Harlot: I take up the other side, knitting one sock in two months, as opposed to your 200 socks in one month. Heck, yeah!! Increase lines form a star-like shape. I havent knit my first socks yet, though I have the yarn and needles ready to go I keep getting distracted by baby projects. Oooh. That is unfortunate because I liked the idea of mixing toe designs and heel patterns. You can find the rounded wedge toe pattern here. I second Joes gansey. Rosalia. ha! Speak up! Free Sock Knitting Pattern - Biscotte Yarns Be the first to find out about Free Patterns,New Yarns and Trends. Beautiful socks, every one of em. But I think I like the Frankies best, just because of the surprise soles Lovely socks, particularly the Rivendell! And I also taught my best friend to knit, and now she wants to learn to make socks! Shes on bookbookbook the first, but coming along cant read and knit at the same time yet. easy. Gauge 8 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch Needle size US 1 - 2.25 mm Yardage 380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m) Sizes available Small (Medium, Large) If you want to makea lasting sockyour fabric needs to be dense enough. What happened to the Rivendell socks in Glacier? It takes me a month to finish a single pair of socks. We have a few suggestions! You were seriously sick of socks then, and I dont blame you.
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