Thursday, December 15, 2022

Learning

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 

9 comments:

  1. The socks are wonderful especially for a first pair. Turning heels, toes and colour work. Amazing

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    1. I can’t take credit for the colour work. It’s the yarn it’s called magic strips make you look very clever indeed

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  2. Now we need to get you onto sock weight yarn!

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    1. I may have ordered some from Bendigo wool mills lol. Angela

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    2. Next year we will go to Little Woolie in Hastings. Start saving!!

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  3. When 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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