Well I’ve finished my first pair of socks and I learnt lots
I started these with the smallest needles I had but they were too big. So the socks are a tad in the large side
I also learnt that even though a yarn might say 8ply it doesn’t mean it’s going to be the same thickness.
I used a different yarn on the heels and they were small compared to the rest of the socks. So they look a bit funny
Hubby was very nice and said he would wear them proudly
I now have the proper sized circular needles and have started a second pair Already they look much better. More like socks should look like
So I’m happy I gave it a go. I’ve wanted to learn how to knit socks for a long time.
Hopefully I’ll soon be able to just make them without even thinking
Got to keep learning and trying new things
Even your first pair looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteThe socks are wonderful especially for a first pair. Turning heels, toes and colour work. Amazing
ReplyDeleteI can’t take credit for the colour work. It’s the yarn it’s called magic strips make you look very clever indeed
DeleteNow we need to get you onto sock weight yarn!
ReplyDeleteI may have ordered some from Bendigo wool mills lol. Angela
DeleteNext year we will go to Little Woolie in Hastings. Start saving!!
DeleteOh yes please
DeleteThey are that at least
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a boy (I'm 73), socks didn't stay up well. I suppose synthetic fabrics account for the fact that they stay up better today. As cute as the socks you made are, I'm wondering if that will be a problem with them.
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