Socktoberfest!
Lolly has asked us some questions regarding our sock history, and I've finally found the time to answer them (I'm really just procrastinating so I don't have to write my papers or study).
When did you start making socks? What was your first pair and how have they held up over time?
I started shortly after I began knitting. I used Silver's sock tutorial and Red Heart worsted weight rainbow colored yarn. The picture is in my flicker album. Considering what they were, I havent really worn them. I don't really wear socks all that much to begin with; I'd much rather be barefoot. Plus it's been summer. I want to wear them around my apartment but the wood floors catch on the yarn. Booo!!!
What would you have done differently?
I wouldn't have done anything differently. They were my first pair and a learning experience-I wasn't ready for fingering weight yarn yet!
What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
I have only knit with a few brands...mostly Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock. I can't help it! It's the best! I do have some Koigu in my stash though that's about to have its turn. I'm just nervous!
How do you knit/crochet your socks?
I didn't know one could crochet socks until the Summer of Socks KAL where one lady was just cranking them out! I have only knit my socks on dpns. Love it. I do want to try magic loop or two circulars.
What kind of heel do you prefer?
HEEL FLAP ALL THE WAY. I can't stand short rows, I hate all the counting. and holes (I know I should try all the different methods that have just been posted out in blogland).
How many pairs have you made?
6! I wasn't aware that I had made that many! Yay!
When did you start making socks? What was your first pair and how have they held up over time?
I started shortly after I began knitting. I used Silver's sock tutorial and Red Heart worsted weight rainbow colored yarn. The picture is in my flicker album. Considering what they were, I havent really worn them. I don't really wear socks all that much to begin with; I'd much rather be barefoot. Plus it's been summer. I want to wear them around my apartment but the wood floors catch on the yarn. Booo!!!
What would you have done differently?
I wouldn't have done anything differently. They were my first pair and a learning experience-I wasn't ready for fingering weight yarn yet!
What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
I have only knit with a few brands...mostly Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock. I can't help it! It's the best! I do have some Koigu in my stash though that's about to have its turn. I'm just nervous!
How do you knit/crochet your socks?
I didn't know one could crochet socks until the Summer of Socks KAL where one lady was just cranking them out! I have only knit my socks on dpns. Love it. I do want to try magic loop or two circulars.
What kind of heel do you prefer?
HEEL FLAP ALL THE WAY. I can't stand short rows, I hate all the counting. and holes (I know I should try all the different methods that have just been posted out in blogland).
How many pairs have you made?
6! I wasn't aware that I had made that many! Yay!
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