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[ladydemetreis]

Want to indulge into socks you say, come on in!!!


Any sock pattern, any yarn.

Let's encourage each other to knit a pair!! :sunshine

[dandelions2]

K, so what if I don't do a matching pair? Will that still count? I have two finished non-matching socks that need mates.

I started Pomatomus almost a full year ago:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/240/457144992_eedac9b6f5.jpg

And I need to finish my other pink Rollick sock. I finished this one back in July:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/1573820246_7470f4f661.jpg

If I need a matching pair, I could be persuaded to start a new project. lol

[ladydemetreis]

Of course that counts, (and very beautiful I have to add) What better thing for this kal to get them done, and hey, it correlates with the stashgame! Hooray, a win-win situation!! :D

[dandelions2]

Hmmm...I'd better knit slow so they can count for stash game, too. lol

[memiles]

Patti, you crack me up!

I've drooled over that pomotomus in your projects forever, not realizing you hadn't completed the pair. Then you tell us that you knit a sock for a published pattern but it doesn't have a mate!

I'm not feeling so bad about my 3 single socks right now, because the oldest one was started December 1......

I'm doing the Sock a Week group on Ravelry, so I'm making myself finish at least two second socks a month. It's a rolling process to keep myself motivated.

[dandelions2]

Patti, you crack me up!

I've drooled over that pomotomus in your projects forever, not realizing you hadn't completed the pair. Then you tell us that you knit a sock for a published pattern but it doesn't have a mate!

I'm not feeling so bad about my 3 single socks right now, because the oldest one was started December 1......

I'm doing the Sock a Week group on Ravelry, so I'm making myself finish at least two second socks a month. It's a rolling process to keep myself motivated.

Hehehe. I did finish a pair of Rollick Socks - but I gave them to Angelina. They were the ones done in Ochoco. I don't even have my pink sock right now. It's still in Texas and might be going on a road trip. Not very motivating to finish the second sock. Not that I would have finished it anyways....Heck, I just finished my first Reptilian Lace sock last night and now I've moved on to other projects. I'm bad.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2173179662_34a5071b5e.jpg

[ladydemetreis]

I also joined that group, lol!

[ladydemetreis]

I'm working on my a swap sock, still kind of unsure if I'm sticking with the current pattern, I kind of leaning towards just making my 3rd pair of Perambulates or Hedera, so hard to choose!

Anyways, here are pics of my Monkey thats been in progress for a little while I've worked on Christmas gifts in between and a couple more pairs of socks, so now its sorta out in limbo:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2116791316_2367b61b70.jpg
Done with Socks that Rock in Firebird

Noro Kureyon Socks, this colorway, S95
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2166170209_399bc19e6c_m.jpg

Making Jaywalkers, my progress thus far:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2168009046_66689a7caa.jpg
I've knit a bit beyond since that pic was taken.

[Dawn]

I'm working on a pair right now, its going slow because they are HUGE :lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2169222297_387c273db6.jpg

Perambulate in Three Irish Girls- Westmarch- color Kelly, YOTM selection :)

I have until the 29th to get them done, so I think I'll make it ;)

[ladydemetreis]

Wow! What size are you making, Dawn?

[Dawn]

to fit womens 11.5 :)

[ladydemetreis]

Oh wow! :) Beautiful colors I have to add too!

[dandelions2]

I'm working on a pair right now, its going slow because they are HUGE :lol


I have until the 29th to get them done, so I think I'll make it ;)

Lookin' good!

[dandelions2]

Noro Kureyon Socks, this colorway, S95
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2166170209_399bc19e6c_m.jpg

Making Jaywalkers, my progress thus far:

I've knit a bit beyond since that pic was taken.

I love that Noro sock yarn!

Dude, if anyone has any in color 95 or 188 that they don't want, I'll happily trade something from my stash for it. 8)

[susanjp]

I want to try, but I'm scared! I've done worsted weight socks, but never tiny needle ones. Also don't *have* tiny needles yet!

I have $30 to Little Knits, can somebody please help me pick a yarn from these - I have no idea what's best for a beginner/nice yarn. Or tell me which ones to avoid. Many thanks! :)

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ETA she also has the Noro sock stuff, is that any good? I love the colors! And Patti, she has 188 if you're looking for it. ;)

[abunchofus]

Patti - both of those are gorgeous colors - what yarns are they?

I bought stuff to make a lightbox at Lowe's today - I'm thinking I'll bribe dh into maybe helping me make it after dinner! If not I'll make it by myself after the kiddos finish school tomorrow and then I'll photo all my sock yarn and upload to flickr then I'll come here and beg everyone to help me pick a yarn and pattern for my first pair of socks out of sock yarn!

edited to ask - is there another stash game going on right now?

[livvys mama]

OK - I guess I'll have to finish my other Perambulate. Here's #1. I also have two friends with spring birthdays who have specifically asked me to make socks for them. Not to mention DH who has yet to receive a pr of socks....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maraw/100_1865.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maraw/100_1866.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maraw/100_1867.jpg

They're in Colinette Jitterbug.

[dandelions2]

ETA she also has the Noro sock stuff, is that any good? I love the colors! And Patti, she has 188 if you're looking for it. ;)

I like Trekking XXL and Regia.

Do you typically like Noro? I think if you do, you will like it. But if you aren't a fan of Noro, you most likely won't. I've heard it isn't very soft like most sock yarns - but does soften up with washing.

There is a $25 minimum order at Little Knits, which is why I didn't get the 188 there. lol

[ladydemetreis]

Susan, I think Cherry Tree hill supersock is a good one. I've tried TOFUsies and hated it, Trekking as well, they are really thin, not such a great start.
That and either dpns or some circs, ;)

I'd try that and there are so many patterns to choose from for socks, you can either purchase or for free. :)


Patti's are the oh so wonderful Bambewe, from Zen String. :) I love it!

Beautiful Perambulate, Mara!

[dandelions2]

Patti - both of those are gorgeous colors - what yarns are they?

They are both Zen String Bambewe. The Pomatomus was a club shipment - colorway is Truffle. The pink Rollick is Chocolat Cherise.

I bought stuff to make a lightbox at Lowe's today - I'm thinking I'll bribe dh into maybe helping me make it after dinner! If not I'll make it by myself after the kiddos finish school tomorrow and then I'll photo all my sock yarn and upload to flickr then I'll come here and beg everyone to help me pick a yarn and pattern for my first pair of socks out of sock yarn!

Yay! I love matching up yarn to patterns!

edited to ask - is there another stash game going on right now?

It starts next Monday. :)

[dandelions2]

OK - I guess I'll have to finish my other Perambulate. Here's #1. I also have two friends with spring birthdays who have specifically asked me to make socks for them. Not to mention DH who has yet to receive a pr of socks....



They're in Colinette Jitterbug.

I love that colorway!

[pmcgary]

I love that Noro sock yarn!

Dude, if anyone has any in color 95 or 188 that they don't want, I'll happily trade something from my stash for it. 8)

Man I just saw this stuff at the LYS and we were all grumbling about it...feels really scratchy to me.....And the owner of the LYS has given everyone that works there a skein but no one has knit with it yet.

[abunchofus]

Thank you Patti!

[Meredith]

With new sock yarn making its way into my house on a daily basis, I will join along.

I want to make the Roundabout and I will take a pic of the yarn I got a store in Lexington, KY yesterday afternoon.

[ladydemetreis]

Ok, I've CO for Perambulate #3 tonight, these won't be for me (only one pair has so far, lol)

I'm using Crystal Palace Panda Cotton. I'm not quite sure I like this yarn either. As per swap rules, it has to be in yarn purchased from the Loopy Ewe, that being said, this is what I had left in my stash from that particular store.

Here's my shot of it, Fuchsia:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/1444124922_383fc214c6_m.jpg

At least the pattern should POP nicely, :D

[dandelions2]

Man I just saw this stuff at the LYS and we were all grumbling about it...feels really scratchy to me.....And the owner of the LYS has given everyone that works there a skein but no one has knit with it yet.

Scratchier than regular Kureyon?

[dandelions2]

With new sock yarn making its way into my house on a daily basis, I will join along.

I want to make the Roundabout and I will take a pic of the yarn I got a store in Lexington, KY yesterday afternoon.

What's Roundabout?

[dandelions2]

At least the pattern should POP nicely, :D

Yeah, it'll look great.

[abunchofus]

What's Roundabout?

Maybe this - The Yarnian Roundabout Socks (http://theyarnarian.blogspot.com/2007/12/roundabout-socks.html) - maybe???

[ladydemetreis]

Yeah, thats it. I was thinking about making that at one point myself. :)

[dandelions2]

Maybe this - The Yarnian Roundabout Socks (http://theyarnarian.blogspot.com/2007/12/roundabout-socks.html) - maybe???

Thanks.

[ladydemetreis]

I'm knitting with the Noro Kureyon sock, and it is scratchy, kinda clingy, you need to be careful with tangles. I was about ready to throw it out the window till I had Patti's encouragement to trudge on through it! :lol:

[kezoo]

Well, I have 2 pairs of socks in progress:

-Padded Footlets for my MIL's bday (it was Dec. 30th...whoops!). I'm on the instep of the 2nd sock, so really close!
-KPS easy children's socks for my ds - he picked out the yarn himself in the summer - I've only gotten slightly past the cuff on the first one on those.

I also have Perambulate on ZS Harmony in my queue...

[Meredith]

What's Roundabout?

Patti, here is the link to the pattern:

http://theyarnarian.blogspot.com/2007/12/roundabout-socks.html

It looks really cool. This is what I was thinking about using for the skein of Punk Junkie.

[dandelions2]

-Padded Footlets for my MIL's bday (it was Dec. 30th...whoops!).

What makes them padded? Are you doubling the yarn?

[smillerky]

What makes them padded? Are you doubling the yarn?

Maybe this? http://www.knitpicks.com/Padded+Footlets_PD30898220.html

Looks like the sole is double-layer. Sounds very comfy! :)

eta: looks like the pattern was originally in the Summer 05 IK, and is now in their Favorite Socks book.

[mhurst]

Scratchier than regular Kureyon?
I got 2 skeins for christmas and they are pretty scratchy, about the same as Kureyon I think. I have heard via ravelry that the yarns also felts pretty bad.

The yarn is gorgeous and I can't wait to cast on :)

[kezoo]

Looks like the sole is double-layer. Sounds very comfy! :)

eta: looks like the pattern was originally in the Summer 05 IK, and is now in their Favorite Socks book.

Yup, that's the one...although I'm not actually doing the "padded" part. :blush I thought that sounded like too much work, and since this is for MIL who lives in Oz, I didn't want too much sock, KWIM, since it gets so hot. That's why I picked a cotton blend sock yarn...It was kinda confusing trying to figure out which part of the pattern to skip, but I've got it now! :) Here's the first one finished (on my foot): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2072456180_3412ca2a97.jpg

[dandelions2]

Maybe this? http://www.knitpicks.com/Padded+Footlets_PD30898220.html

Looks like the sole is double-layer. Sounds very comfy! :)

eta: looks like the pattern was originally in the Summer 05 IK, and is now in their Favorite Socks book.

Oh, I have that book! Maybe I should look at it. lol

[Jessica36]

I should join. I have Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in Amethyst Stripe it's gorgeous and just sitting there and the socks that I made with my Michael's bought yarn are too big. I was thinking of getting Patti's Perambulate but I think It might not work here is a link (http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlinegen/currgen/LornasLaces/ShepherdSock.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=1268)to the color

[kezoo]

I should join. I have Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in Amethyst Stripe it's gorgeous and just sitting there and the socks that I made with my Michael's bought yarn are too big. I was thinking of getting Patti's Perambulate but I think It might not work here is a link (http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlinegen/currgen/LornasLaces/ShepherdSock.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=1268)to the color

Oh, I think that would be gorgeous! But then I am a total sucker for purple/lavendar anything...

[Jessica36]

Oh, I think that would be gorgeous! But then I am a total sucker for purple/lavendar anything...

Me too Hence why I am Lavender Longies! LOL do you think her pattern will work? Oh Patti????

[Jessica36]

Man I just bought the pattern anyway! Thank you for paying for my pattern survey research company! LOL

[abunchofus]

Jessica - love love love love that color! Purple's my favorite also!

[ladydemetreis]

I think that would look beautiful in Perambulate, Jessica!

kezoo, pretty sock!

[marnie]

funny. i'm making my first socks since i swore off of socks last year. and i ordered some sock yarn.

i haaaaaaaaate knitting socks. but this time i'm trying DK yarn (my boots are a little loose so i need heavier socks!). and they're the perfect project for me to make at school.

i'm doing 2 at a time, toe-up, cable up the back to interest myself. and i *think* the yarn is not superwash. hahahaha. oh crap.

[dandelions2]

Yup, that's the one...although I'm not actually doing the "padded" part. :blush I thought that sounded like too much work, and since this is for MIL who lives in Oz, I didn't want too much sock, KWIM, since it gets so hot. That's why I picked a cotton blend sock yarn...It was kinda confusing trying to figure out which part of the pattern to skip, but I've got it now! :) Here's the first one finished (on my foot):

It looks nice!

[dandelions2]

I got 2 skeins for christmas and they are pretty scratchy, about the same as Kureyon I think. I have heard via ravelry that the yarns also felts pretty bad.

The yarn is gorgeous and I can't wait to cast on :)

I hadn't heard that. I heard lots of people saying they machine washed and dried and that they were fine. Hmmm...

[susanjp]

Okay, probably bought the worst yarn, but I love the colors!

I got this:
http://www.littleknits.com/products.php?cat=570 in #1001
and this:
http://www.littleknits.com/products.php?cat=473 in 3090

I went for cheap and cheerful until I see if I can actually do this! Also ordered #1 and #2 DPNs.

Think I'm going to do something like "Just Ribbing" from www.northernsunshinedesigns.com, easy for a first attempt, right? Unless anyone has any other ideas?

Wish me luck! :)

[Seylah]

I finally decided to try socks, my first attempt was probibly a bit ambitious but I tried the Firestarter pattern. LOVED the first sock! It flew by in a jiffy once I got the hang of the pattern. Sadly it was too big, so I frogged the thing :cry
Re-knit it and it fits perfectly, but I am drained from the experience of knitting 2 of my first socks and only having 1 to show for it. Gah
hopefully the stash game gets me going again. next time I am trying a simple ribbing and sport weight :lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2175616881_d8a3eb044c.jpg

[ladydemetreis]

Hey Susan! Which pattern are you thinking to make?

Lisa, that sock is rockin, lol!

[Seylah]

That looks like a fun pattern! Is it very time consuming?

I'm working on a pair right now, its going slow because they are HUGE :lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2169222297_387c273db6.jpg

Perambulate in Three Irish Girls- Westmarch- color Kelly, YOTM selection :)

I have until the 29th to get them done, so I think I'll make it ;)

[dandelions2]

Me too Hence why I am Lavender Longies! LOL do you think her pattern will work? Oh Patti????

Personally, I don't like self striping yarns with patterns of this type. I think they look better as Jaywalkers (http://magknits.com/Sept05/patterns/jaywalker.htm) or Marigold (http://magknits.com/Sept05/patterns/jaywalker.htm). I really don't mind you buying the pattern, though! lol We can find a good yarn for that, too!

[dandelions2]

I finally decided to try socks, my first attempt was probibly a bit ambitious but I tried the Firestarter pattern. LOVED the first sock! It flew by in a jiffy once I got the hang of the pattern. Sadly it was too big, so I frogged the thing :cry
Re-knit it and it fits perfectly, but I am drained from the experience of knitting 2 of my first socks and only having 1 to show for it. Gah
hopefully the stash game gets me going again. next time I am trying a simple ribbing and sport weight :lol



OMG, that's gorgeous!! What's the yarn?

[dandelions2]

Okay, probably bought the worst yarn, but I love the colors!

I got this:
http://www.littleknits.com/products.php?cat=570 in #1001
and this:
http://www.littleknits.com/products.php?cat=473 in 3090

I went for cheap and cheerful until I see if I can actually do this! Also ordered #1 and #2 DPNs.

Think I'm going to do something like "Just Ribbing" from www.northernsunshinedesigns.com (http://www.northernsunshinedesigns.com), easy for a first attempt, right? Unless anyone has any other ideas?

Wish me luck! :)

I think a basic ribbed sock would look great with the first one - or either of the ones I mentioned above to Jessica.

For the second one, I'd do a plain stockinette sock. It'll look better since that yarn is self-patterning.

[susanjp]

Aye Aye Captain! Thanks for the advice all. Now to stalk the mailman!

[abunchofus]

Lisa - that yarn is beautiful!!!! What is it?

[Seylah]

Isnt it awesome!! That is Sharon's Adorn sock, in her Nora colorway :)

[Inca]

Hmm is it normal that Perambulates seem biiig? I cast on for a large womens size using the same size sock-needles I always use. And Zen String yarn (dont remember which kind, but it was from the recent sock-club - called Reflection). Now I knit the first 8 rows and it seems HUGE (and I am not a particularly loose knitter).. Can it really be that I must go down a size - or are they supposed to be big? I dont get how 60 stitches can suddenly be that wide on 2,5 mms??
Not a good start to get back into sockknitting.. sigh..

Susan: Those look like good choices :)

[Dawn]

That looks like a fun pattern! Is it very time consuming?

I think its pretty easy and fun at the same time, easy to memorize the pattern and my first pair (in my size) went pretty quick! :)

[abunchofus]

Isnt it awesome!! That is Sharon's Adorn sock, in her Nora colorway :)

Love love love it! I just got 3 skeins of it in worsted weight with matching trim for longies and a sweater for dd! beautiful! I should have recognized it but didn't!

[dandelions2]

Hmm is it normal that Perambulates seem biiig? I cast on for a large womens size using the same size sock-needles I always use. And Zen String yarn (dont remember which kind, but it was from the recent sock-club - called Reflection). Now I knit the first 8 rows and it seems HUGE (and I am not a particularly loose knitter).. Can it really be that I must go down a size - or are they supposed to be big? I dont get how 60 stitches can suddenly be that wide on 2,5 mms??
Not a good start to get back into sockknitting.. sigh..

Susan: Those look like good choices :)

How's your gauge?

[pmcgary]

Hmm is it normal that Perambulates seem biiig? I cast on for a large womens size using the same size sock-needles I always use. And Zen String yarn (dont remember which kind, but it was from the recent sock-club - called Reflection). Now I knit the first 8 rows and it seems HUGE (and I am not a particularly loose knitter).. Can it really be that I must go down a size - or are they supposed to be big? I dont get how 60 stitches can suddenly be that wide on 2,5 mms??
Not a good start to get back into sockknitting.. sigh..

Susan: Those look like good choices :)
my first pair are from Lisa Souza sock yarn and they are bit big. I knit a second pair out of another sock yarn - sorry don't remember the brand...and they are a perfect fit......(a bit heavier wt.)

I don't remember what size needles I used...but I typically knit socks on a 0 or 1...I am thinking I did those on 1s.

[pamelamama]

I am willing to buy yarn for someone willing to make me socks out of it! I could even buy you a pattern you want to knit it with!

PM me if anyone wants. YOu don't get charged for the stash game if I send you yarn right?

SOmeone please come up with a contest that involves making socks for me. I only have a size six foot after all.

[ladydemetreis]

That sounds like an awesome idea! A contest though? How would one do that? lol

I'll make them for you, if you'd like, contest or no, ;)

[pmcgary]

Contest or no contest...I will knit you some socks Pamela......

[Inca]

How's your gauge?

:oops: Ehh I kind of had a feeling that not swatcing would come back and hit me in the head when posting a question like that :hide:
I just figured that when working on 2,5 mms then 7 sts to the inch is usually the largest gauge I get and quite often I am more like 8-8,5.. but most of the sockyarn I have used so far has been thinner than the Zen String so..

I dont think I will bother with swatching, as usually the gauge I get when knitting flat doesnt match what I get with DPNs in the round.. I will try a few rounds on 2 mms to see if that changes size dramatically, then decide whether to frog and caston 50 sts or to start over with 60 sts om 2mms..

ETA: Lazy little me decided to do a tiny swatch on 2mms and huge was my surprise to see I get gauge :nut I will continue in pattern using the 2mms. They are the thinnest needles I have anyway..

[mhurst]

I hadn't heard that. I heard lots of people saying they machine washed and dried and that they were fine. Hmmm...
Yeah, there is a thread about it in the loopygroupie board. I haven't started mine yet, so I can't comment with first hand knowledge.

[dandelions2]

ETA: Lazy little me decided to do a tiny swatch on 2mms and huge was my surprise to see I get gauge :nut I will continue in pattern using the 2mms. They are the thinnest needles I have anyway..

Hooray!

[Inca]

Arrrgg I'm a dork!
Soo I didnt get gauge after all.. I end up on 7 sts pr inch nomatter how I go around it. And that will make my socks too big by around 2 cms circumference if my calculations are right. I frogged the Zen String, grabbed a skein of Posh yarn instead and I SWATCHED!! (not in the round - ehh but a swatch it is) - and still end up on 7 sts.. hrmpf..

Now what to do..
Options seem to be
A: Grab a skein of thinner sockyarn
B: Knit the smaller size on the 2,5 mms (dont know that gauge yet though.. would have to check - maybe I could get away with knitting them on the 2 mms?)
C: Cast on 55 sts and hope for the best

Any other options I forgot?
What cha think?

[dandelions2]

I'd try the medium size and see how it goes. They are very stretchy.

[Jessica36]

I'm doing Jaywalker on some Trekking XXL I got in a swap and I got gauge! Woo-Hoo!!!

[Inca]

Im hopeless :shake Cast on 55 sts, knit a few rounds. Too big. Frogged. Will try for the small or leave project to rest and be knit in thinner yarn.. After working in Adorn sock and some other really thin yarns, then Zen String and Posh seem like rope in comparison :pezfrog

[dandelions2]

The Adorn might work for you perfect then. I made a pair of Perambulates with Adorn and wanted the medium size, so I used the size large from the pattern because it works up at a smaller gauge. But since you seem to knit looser than I do, it should work up perfectly for you. :)

[Inca]

Where did everyone go? Can we see some socks in progress?

Here I ripped my perambulate last night for the bazillionth time and... cast on a large after all. :hide: :oops: Both the small and the medium turned out to fit nicely around my leg but I couldnt get my heel through them.. The yarn is getting a bit tired and so am I, so if this doesnt work I take it as a sign that now is not the time to knit those..
But apart from all the problems with getting the size right then I am in loooove with my zen string reflection. It is soo darn beautiful, and it seems to fit the pattern perfectly. And the pattern is so simple and beautiful, I love it! You're really talented Patti :D

ETA: Oh and one thing that has come of all this ripping and reknitting (I think I have knit and reknit the cuff 5 times now :oops: ) is the realisation to never judge size by eye and intuition alone. TRY IT ON before you rip...

[dandelions2]

Ugh.

I was at the doctor yesterday. I've been having swelling in my hands for about two months now. I can't wear my wedding ring anymore. She said to lay off the computer and knitting for a full week and then if it hasn't gone down, to come in for xrays.

Seriously??? WTH am I supposed to do for fun? :(

I guess I could finish reading the last two books of the Harry Potter series.

[Jessica36]

Read Patti~ I ripped out the Jaywalker again, the first time, I dropped and needles and lost 8 stitches, cast on the second time and was a stitch short. I am ribbing now! LOL

[kezoo]

Well, to add to the general "ugh" of the last few posts... :irked I discovered a mistake in the lace portion of my 2nd padded footlet - I must have read the wrong line of the chart (even though I use a sticky note to "underline" the row), and I put 1 yo in the wrong place. :bang I must've done it at my SnB a few weeks ago (talking + lace = mistakes!!). I only noticed it last night - it's about 20 rows back!! I honestly don't think I can bring myself to frog, but it is right on the top of the instep...anyone have any tips on how to fix lace knitting mistakes by laddering down, etc?? I'm a little worried about keeping track of the yo's, k2togs, etc... :nut

[Meredith]

Well here's my gripe ... I need to figure out the chart for the Firestarter socks that I am making for myself.

And I NEVER knit socks on 3s, but I am with this pattern because it is a 7-8 foot size, and dude .. I wear a 10, sometimes an 11.

Pam ... I would knit you some socks. But I only do one and then I get bored and move on to the next sock. I could knit you a whole bunch of one socks with different yarns and different patterns. ;)

[abunchofus]

I'm here but it's just been a crazy week so haven't started! I did manage to get my stuff for my light box so I an photo my sock yarn and put it in flickr so everyone can help me pick a yarn and pattern!

[pmcgary]

Well here's my gripe ... I need to figure out the chart for the Firestarter socks that I am making for myself.

And I NEVER knit socks on 3s, but I am with this pattern because it is a 7-8 foot size, and dude .. I wear a 10, sometimes an 11.

Pam ... I would knit you some socks. But I only do one and then I get bored and move on to the next sock. I could knit you a whole bunch of one socks with different yarns and different patterns. ;)


I don't know if you have seen what others have said about this sock...But I saw one from the LYS sock club and it was HUGE. It was knit on size 1s and fit a size 8 1/2 foot. And I personally thought the 'fabric' was pretty loose....Of course ymmv!

[ladydemetreis]

I have been working on my Perambulate but also been so busy, lol! I'll post a pic later.

Patti, you poor thing!

[ladydemetreis]

Here's one completed sock, yarn is quite thin, so I needed to do 10 repeats to make the leg cuff to 4".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/ladydemetreis/001_2844.jpg

[MandyWelch]

I finally finished my second Perambulate!!! It looks just like the first:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/Almo0nd/Knitting/DSC_0047PSjpg.jpg

I also started on Monkey's and I'm finished with the heel and gusset on the first sock. I'm using Sweet Georgia sock yarn in steele blue (or something similar). Here's a pic after I had done just one pattern repeat:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2166845002_6ea609cdb7.jpg?v=0

It's the first time I am reading a pattern chart and it's not scary at all :)

Mandy

[dandelions2]

Pattern charts are the best!

[abunchofus]

put in separate thread

[susanjp]

Got my yarn and needles in the mail today!

I'm going to start "Jaywalker", cause you've probably already made them, and I can ask for help when I screw up!

Man, those needles are small, but they feel stronger than I thought they would (Clover Bamboo) - mental note to keep them away from kids/dog at all costs!

:)

[Meredith]

Got my yarn and needles in the mail today!

I'm going to start "Jaywalker", cause you've probably already made them, and I can ask for help when I screw up!

Man, those needles are small, but they feel stronger than I thought they would (Clover Bamboo) - mental note to keep them away from kids/dog at all costs!

:)

Susan ... the Jaywalker is an easy one. If you need help, let me know. I have one made. LOL!

[Meredith]

Ok ... here is a partial first sock in Bellatrix with my Punk Junkie yarn. Loving it....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mom2pittcrew/My%20Work/100_1852.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mom2pittcrew/My%20Work/100_1853.jpg

[Meredith]

I don't know if you have seen what others have said about this sock...But I saw one from the LYS sock club and it was HUGE. It was knit on size 1s and fit a size 8 1/2 foot. And I personally thought the 'fabric' was pretty loose....Of course ymmv!


Holy cow. It is a good thing I frogged it then.

[Jessica36]

Awesome pictures, I still need to get past the cuff again.

[livvys mama]

also started on Monkey's and I'm finished with the heel and gusset on the first sock. I'm using Sweet Georgia sock yarn in steele blue (or something similar). Here's a pic after I had done just one pattern repeat:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/...09cdb7.jpg?v=0

It's the first time I am reading a pattern chart and it's not scary at all

Is that the Rusted?? It's gorgeous!!!

Everybody's socks are beautiful!! I need to get crackin - I'm still only getting ready to turn the heel of Perambulate #2. I'm so lame.

[Meredith]

Sock # 1 ... Bellatrix.

The yarn and the pattern are a match made in heaven.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mom2pittcrew/My%20Work/100_1861.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mom2pittcrew/My%20Work/100_1863.jpg

[abunchofus]

Wow Meredith! Now that's a sock with personality! Love it!

[Meredith]

Wow Meredith! Now that's a sock with personality! Love it!

it is a sock with personality plus! LOL! Thanks!

[cvanmid]

You all are making me eager to try more sock patterns. I finished my first pair of socks just before the stash game began. I have another pair started in the same pattern. I have been oohing and aahing over all the one's that all of you have posted.

[ladydemetreis]

Meredith, looks awesome, I've started a pair myself using my Wollmeise PoisonNr 5. What needle size did you end up with? Are you finding the fit perfect or slightly baggy? I'm only into the second repeat on the leg, but I'm starting to wonder how big they will turn out. I'm using 1.5"s.

[abunchofus]

Meredith, looks awesome, I've started a pair myself using my Wollmeise PoisonNr 5. What needle size did you end up with? Are you finding the fit perfect or slightly baggy? I'm only into the second repeat on the leg, but I'm starting to wonder how big they will turn out. I'm using 1.5"s.

oh I want to see these when you get them done! I love love love purple and looked at that color the other day! I'd love to know how you like that yarn - I've heard everyone rave about it!

what makes it so nice?

[Meredith]

Meredith, looks awesome, I've started a pair myself using my Wollmeise PoisonNr 5. What needle size did you end up with? Are you finding the fit perfect or slightly baggy? I'm only into the second repeat on the leg, but I'm starting to wonder how big they will turn out. I'm using 1.5"s.


I ended up using 1s. I thought they would be baggy, too but I have thick legs so I don't have to worry about that too much.

1.5s might be ok ....

[marnie]

finished a pair of socks. this is actually my first sock ever, several years ago. finally frogged (knit too tightly so i could barely get my foot inside) and reknit with a mate. i absolutely positively have to do 2 socks at once. or i never do the second one.

i put a cable up the back of these to keep myself amused, but i needed to keep it plain because i knit them in class and can't exactly follow a chart surreptitiously.

the yarn is something i bought in italy years ago. dyed myself. already wore a hole in the bottom of both socks, so i had to darn them with some purple sock yarn with a high nylon content. these are actually knee-highs, they took forever and when i wore the sole out so quickly i thought i would cry.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2209453593_e8405cddf2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2210245960_dbff27ca80.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2209454871_724b75b7b9.jpg

[ladydemetreis]

Lovely, Marnie!!! :)

Meredith- I hope mine don't end up too huge then, lol! I'm working on the second Perambulate for a swap I'm in, too, lol! I'll post a pic later today though.

[ladydemetreis]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2212082055_e036877b02.jpg

Wollmeise Bellatrix socks


This yarn is unbelieveable! Totally worth the craze, lol! It is somewhat similar to the feel of Socks that Rock lightweight, (kinda cottony?) but not? I've heard once washed, it blooms heavenly as well. Cannot wait for that.

Aside its beauty, I'm concerned that they will end up being too big. I'm one to wear somewhat form fitting socks. lol

[dandelions2]

That's looking very cool, Rachel!

[ladydemetreis]

ty, Patti :)

[Meredith]

Rachel, these socks won't give you that tight fit, not matter how tight you knit it. But I think you will really like it ...

[abunchofus]

Rachel - love that color! did you get it at LoopyEwe?

[ladydemetreis]

Ya, I was thinking the same thing, Meredith, pooey, lol! It's alright, it can be my first loose sock, lol!

Christi, ty! Yes, I certainly scored it at Loopy!!! :) I waited for about 6 months to obtain it too.

[abunchofus]

they go fast there! nice score!

[ladydemetreis]

Yes, way way too fast, ty! It took some massive amounts of checking that store about 300x a day, once I knew the update was coming, lol!

[abunchofus]

Yes, way way too fast, ty! It took some massive amounts of checking that store about 300x a day, once I knew the update was coming, lol!

LOL - that's some serious stalking!

[ladydemetreis]

Well, I finished my Perambulates for that swap! Woot, lol. I've now picked up the needles and restarted the Bellatrix sock. I tried it on, I'm thinking I'd like two more repeats, max, and I'll goto the heel. It'll be about 5" (roughly) on the leg length. Oh, and the fit was fabulous! Wasn't baggy at all, another woot for that! LOL I'll post another pic tomorrow.

[Meredith]

Well, I finished my Perambulates for that swap! Woot, lol. I've now picked up the needles and restarted the Bellatrix sock. I tried it on, I'm thinking I'd like two more repeats, max, and I'll goto the heel. It'll be about 5" (roughly) on the leg length. Oh, and the fit was fabulous! Wasn't baggy at all, another woot for that! LOL I'll post another pic tomorrow.


Yay!

yeah ... I was going to do five repeats on that pattern, then I went to six. I definitely did not want seven.

[ladydemetreis]

Here's a wip pic.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2222744283_4b376ae56c.jpg

I'm extremely pleased with the result so far. They truely fit just how I like them to, like a glove!

Only mod so far was that I needed to pick up a total of 20 sts instead of 12. My instep is a little high, not all that high, but higher than 12 sts, sheesh.

I think I did 6 repeats on the leg.

[abunchofus]

very pretty Rachel

[ladydemetreis]

Thank you, Christi :)

[dandelions2]

I love the way that is looking, Rachel!

[ladydemetreis]

ty, Patti!

Here's the first one done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2225237272_30a6e95e03.jpg

The fit is absolute perfection, its unbeliveable.

[dandelions2]

So cool!

[Meredith]

Here's a wip pic.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2222744283_4b376ae56c.jpg

I'm extremely pleased with the result so far. They truely fit just how I like them to, like a glove!

Only mod so far was that I needed to pick up a total of 20 sts instead of 12. My instep is a little high, not all that high, but higher than 12 sts, sheesh.

I think I did 6 repeats on the leg.

Rachel, I had to pick up a lot of the stitches too. More than the 12 they said. I was scratching my head at that one.

[Meredith]

ty, Patti!

Here's the first one done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2225237272_30a6e95e03.jpg

The fit is absolute perfection, its unbeliveable.

That is so cool! Isn't it the coolest pattern?

[memiles]

Rachel, I had to pick up a lot of the stitches too. More than the 12 they said. I was scratching my head at that one.

Me too! I was making them for a friend with size 10.5 feet, 12 stitches certainly wasn't going to cut it!

[ladydemetreis]

ty, yes, I do have to admit, I love this!

[Meredith]

Me too! I was making them for a friend with size 10.5 feet, 12 stitches certainly wasn't going to cut it!


Nope. I have 10s ... so that makes sense.

[Meredith]

And here are my finished socks.

And I messed up on the toe. INstead of going on to having 12 stitches left, I stopped at the first set of decreases at 36 total stitches left. So I pretty much shorted myself about an inch or so on the toes. But they fit fine ... next time... I'll get you, my pretty.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mom2pittcrew/My%20Work/100_1880.jpg

[abunchofus]

Oh Meredith - I just love looking at those socks.

[dandelions2]

Nice, Meredith!

[Meredith]

tyvm!

[ladydemetreis]

Pretty, Meredith!! How do you like the fit, besides your shortage?

[Meredith]

Pretty, Meredith!! How do you like the fit, besides your shortage?


I really like it. I was quite suprised that I would because I thought there would be a lot of "room" in it, but it fits perfectly.

[ladydemetreis]

Awesome, Meredith! :) Don't you love when things fit perfectly? :)

[Meredith]

Awesome, Meredith! :) Don't you love when things fit perfectly? :)

Sure do. I was going to be really depressed if these didn't fit. This was my very first item made for me and finally FINISHED, too.

[ladydemetreis]

;)

[ladydemetreis]

Here are my completed Bellatrix Socks:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2246213077_7c618df560.jpg

[pmcgary]

Pretty pretty...I was going to do that one next...but got sidetracked by her other patterns and am knitting a pair of the Nagini pattern for my dd. Am throught the toe on sock 1.....

Now if Dh would hurry up and leave ----he has a doctor's appointment for his alleged ear infection. (I think he probably has a sinus infection and brochitis.)

I am also trying to figure out if I can pursuade him to let me go to knit night tonight. The kids are home on snow day...and we are supposed to go to church tonight....(I would rather worship God from the LYS----I don't think he would mind!)
Here are my completed Bellatrix Socks:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2246213077_7c618df560.jpg

[abunchofus]

Pam - how much snow did you guys get? we got approx 10 inches. Dh ended up having to be rerouted (was in dallas for a mtg) and they rerouted them to tulsa and bussed them back to the airport here this morning so poor dh had been up 30 hours!

[pmcgary]

Pam - how much snow did you guys get? we got approx 10 inches. Dh ended up having to be rerouted (was in dallas for a mtg) and they rerouted them to tulsa and bussed them back to the airport here this morning so poor dh had been up 30 hours!
Overland Park reported 2 inches..I think it might have been a bit more....
I was surprised the cancelled school though....
Well now we have moved into longer school year.....I need to homeschool..this public education is killing me

[dandelions2]

Well, I'm still very slowly working on socks. Here's my latest progress:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2334790673_fcfee8b0ea.jpg

I'm using the new Noro Kureyon sock yarn in color number 95. I really really love this yarn. I love the feel of it. I just wish it were a bit thicker because I'm having to use size 0 needles for it and it's killing my hands. It doesn't help that I keep knitting past the pain point just because I'm anxious to see which color is next. lol

Anyone else making any sock progress?

[abunchofus]

that is GORGEOUS Patti!

[ladydemetreis]

Yummy, Patti!!