Do you ever take pictures of Joe or does he hide when the camera comes out? by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Now, dont take that wrong, I dont mean Im not knitting, Im totally always knitting, but since finishing that last sweater, Ive just sort of filled in a few gaps I have a pair of socks for someone almost done, and while I was at Rhinebeck I worked out that the yarn Id brought to make the thing I wanted to wouldnt work so there was a Harrisville purchase and a cowl started. Wow, socks. ;o). After you have picked your yarn it is time to pick the needles. I have some projects but NOTHING FOR IT! Im sure theres someone, but dont look at me. Having just gotten into the sock bug this year Im not quite sick of them yet. As for de-cluttering your house, have you ever tried FlyLady (www.flylady.com)? I do like Kens new pair. Thanks for all the inspiration and happy travels, always! They are all fantastic. 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. Plus I am scared of heels, and I havent learned to knit with DPNs and not make ladders yet. And with your busy schedule! If you decide to purchase Im really grateful for your support! Have you seen Firefly since then?? Perfect. It was because I felt used and unappreciated. So there you have it dear knitters. If you are making an adult sock work until your sock measures 4 (10 cm) or measure for instance how many rows you have per 1 and multiply that number with 4 (rows / 1cm and multiply that number with 10). Designed by Talena Winters. Baby Yarn; All Yarn; Patterns & Books Crochet Baby Patterns; Crochet Hat Patterns . Be warned: I turned my first sock heel 13 months ago. Im 3/4 done with my first one and if its August when I finish them, I may just have to kick off my sandals and wear them anyway. But you are right, socks are great travelling companions. I'm a retired professor & always delighted by good teaching! Okay, wait a mo..you did just say that you were going to bang out a pair or two over the *weekend,* correct? After the first sock is completed, unwind the yarn to the next yellow starter thread and cut it off. Beautiful work. I am reading the Things I learned from knitting which I got as a mothers day present. The yarn there is another one I hadnt used before, Classic Elites Alpaca Sox (60% Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon) in a colour I adore, what with my fetish for 70s appliance colours. Too nice to wear? No more socks for you. Am. Go figure.. all this sock talk reminds me to ask.did the recipient of the socks with all the teetiny leaves love them?? 3. I am sitting here in anticipation of your sweater project; cant wait to see what it is. If you are not familiar with yarn weights please see this very helpful guide. Thank you! I would have my second pair of socks finished if gremlins had not run off with "Knitting Rules." (I tried what I thought was the next step, and ahem, my foot isn't that weirdly shaped). This is probably the easiest heel pattern. lol. They dont count. There are lots due in July (including mine). Plain Vanilla SOCKS | knitting pattern | yarn Opal & Drops - YouTube 0:00 / 4:39 Plain Vanilla SOCKS | knitting pattern | yarn Opal & Drops Knitting I Love 21.5K subscribers Join Subscribe. Do you ever wear tube socks from a pack? But I cant believe most will wade through the constant ads to bother with this site. Three cheers for hand knit socks, the Sock Museum, and all the crazy-fabulous folk organizing this in addition to some little ol' gathering (aka Sock Summit 2009). If you dislike ads theres a pdf-version that is this sock pattern with an afterthought heel and wedge toe. *sigh* Maybe someday Ill be that fast. Excerpt of Stephanie Pearl McPhee aka [http://www.yarnharlot.ca]Yarn Harlot at [http://www.fullthreadahead.com] Full Thread Ahead. There are different ratios of merino to nylon: 75/25, 80/20, 85/15, and 90/10. This pattern is available in her book Knitting Rules, and is widely available in your local library, if you arent into spending the cash. I knit another plain pair in Blue Moon Heavyweight (forthcoming colour Grimms Garden, Then I finished a pair I havent told you about, because I knit them all stealth so Rachel H wouldnt find out, what with them being a birthday present for her. Showing 1 - 12 of 42 Results. At least I am. Though they all look great, I like the Rivendell pair best, there is is something extra magical about that pattern in purple. Heck, yeah!! What a very socksy post! (actual thoughts were unprintable), I highly advise it -stop giving them all away and your sock drawer will fill up as if by magic. Ive never made a pair of socks started some but the first one is still sitting on its needles years later. Browse or sell your items for free. October isnt too soon to start thinking about Christmas knitting. I need some new sweater patterns. You as the Knitter deserve warm feet too!u. Mine did. The pattern requires no picking up of stitches. So I sat at the computer, typed all that in, and then glanced up at the screen to check for typos, and realized that my keyboard hadnt been plugged in. Simply cut off the yellow starter thread and begin knitting the first sock. Shows you some really good options and its great as reference material for your library. Heres a guide that helps you to buy the right amount of yarn based on your sock size and yarn thickness. Now? Does this mean theres hope? , Shouting out to Ken: I love making socksso I am not going to listen to comments about getting sick of them. Did he start keeping his nails short enough to take care of them? My husband just isnt there yet and I have never knit him any. If you're knitting a sock in 4-ply yarn, with a tension of 32 sts per 10cm/4", and knitting a plain stocking stitch sock, you shoud cast on as follows: Finished circumference: 17.4 (20, 22.5) cm. Weird, huh? However, I am just finishing my first-ever pair of socks. West Yorkshire Spinners makes an incredible sock yarn right in the heart of Yorkshire! Choose a fun colorway of sock yarn and dive in--see how fun socks can be! I would have my second pair of socks finished if gremlins had not run off with Knitting Rules. (I tried what I thought was the next step, and ahem, my foot isnt that weirdly shaped). You can find all published articles here. Your email address will not be published. Shall we? You had to say something about the Lion SockEase again, didnt you? Those are both snacks though, just little bits of knitting to tide me over the disorganized gap. You have the nicest readers. Your email address will not be published. . I love the Winterlong pattern I have made three of them and more will be in the future. 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. Needles: Knit Picks Options in US sizes 4 and 5, a'la magic loop, with a little bit of dpns thrown in to mix things up a bit Start: January 24 Finish: January 26 And let the socks keep those toes of yours toasty. I suggest a lace shawl or something, sweaters are a little out of season. They are gorgeous, one and all. I like ribbing because it adapts better to the shape of your foot. I digress. Rosalia. Steph, Theyre lovely. Here is a plain "vanilla" sock pattern knit from the toes-up with a heel flap. I never made me anything and began to resent the entire endeavor. swoon. enjoy the sweater. Did I miss something somewhere along the line? Thanks so much. Im in TO tomorrow for a conference. Now to find the perfect pattern for mine. The socks are AMAZING (just the number of socks you have knit is amazing and we wont even get into the patterns and colourways and artistry of them all). All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes . My first pair was done over the course of about two weeks, let alone two days. Love that expression air snow. Wow all of them are so cool and different! Throw it in the washer, throw it in the dryer youre fine. Love your blog, even without spinning! Its a dilemma. I have three pairs knit to the gusset (that is the hardest part for me) and then will finish them all up together. For instance, Im quite a loose knitter so I knit my fingering weight socks with US 0 (2mm) needles and gauge 32 sts / 4 (10cm), DK weight socks with US 1.5 (2.5mm) and gauge 28 sts / 4 (10cm) and Aran weight socks with US 2.5 (3mm) and gauge 21 sts / 4 (10cm). If you are not able to measure the circumference or the length of the foot (for instance because you are going to gift the socks)you can use the foot size chart for sock knitting to determine the foot length and average circumference based on shoe size. Thank you for the uplifting photos of your last trip. I wanted the approval of those I made things for and got none. For boot socks select DK or worsted weight yarn. The increases are worked every other round on both sides creating a knit stitch band on each side. I started wearing my wool socks a few weeks ago and didnt go near a wash place first. Take care! And who couldnt love a colorway called I Am The Eggplant? Use it to knit your first (or tenth or hundredth) pair of vanilla socks, or do as I do and use as a base for combining with other patterns. I followed your sock directionsI didnt even use the cheat sheet pattern. Hermione. That way time does not slip by and the dreadful sock drawer is not forgotten for another winter. Just so long as you dont make that leg too long With gorgeous long colour repeats, this is a wonderful yarn to work up a plain pair of socks with. Your socks are beautiful. Or yarn? Joe has hand knit socks now? Ive been filling in the space lately quite productively with knitted tits. I listened while pinning out my Tuscany Shawl:), Hi Stephanie, I just finished November 2006 and read your green sock saga. Just wondering because of the pattern on the sole of the sock. Ive had Francies on the needles for 2 weeks for my mother, and the first one still isnt done. light flurries? Included are directions for knitting with 56, 64, and 72 stitches. I thought youd want to know. Grrrr!!! Youve made me want to knit socks again! I actually ran into another knitter at the airport a couple of months ago (my knitterly rays must have been strong that day, as she spotted my socklet from far away), and she was knitting with that same yarn, in the same color. Great colour combos and a wonderful hand, you will find it a pleasure to knit with. I quite like the socks now. If you are not familiar with yarn weights please see this very helpful guide. We basically consider ourselves Southern Canada. When I sent my sister a picture of the Baby Surprise Jacket I knit for her granddaughter for Christmas and asked her what she would like, she responded socks would be fine. Last I heard, the ones I sent for her birthday three years ago were too nice to wear. I guess I should get started, its definitely going to take me longer than just a weekend. Now that you are finished with your heel work in the round until you reach the desired length for your leg. I have two socks on needles, the Loksins, and i just started the Francie Socks as well last night. Im also using Classic Elite Alpaca Sox to knit a pair of bed socks for my sister. Holy Schmitt, what a lot of socks! Packaged in a 100 gram ball, this yarn will give knit you an adult pair, with yarn to spare! I knit a bunch for my husband until he told me to stop (he said he had enough), so I just continued to knit for me. WOW. This is the second time that a reply of mine has been repeated after I was informed that something that I had omitted something in the posting procedure. Your socks are beautiful, and I hope you go back to them, once youve done a sweater. I did that recently with scarves, especially as I was doing simple ones plus my own pattern over and over. not serious snow? Such pretty socks! Theres a seemingly endless parade of sock yarns out there, and at the beginning of April, when I decided to only work on socks while I was on tour for the next 36 days, I relished the opportunity to make it through a bunch of patterns Ive been meaning to work on. My ravelry queue has gotten a little bit longer now. If you are looking for some inspiration for stitch patterns see a list of 9 of my favorite knitting stitch dictionaries. Really love all the socks. And last, but not least, we could not talk about solid coloured sock yarn without mentioning Cascade Heritage once again (no surprise). What a cool pattern! Im kinda shocked. Hippity hoppity sale on Hobbii. . I really need to get going because this is supposed to be done by next Sunday and Im only about 2 inches in and havent knit on it in a week (no, I made a hat, but its just a nibble, not a present. You can select from 4 different toe and heel patterns and mix and match them as you like. I am in awe. Lightning speed. And of course, with any cuff-down sock, the toe can be raveled out and replaced. Knitting, or doing anything else, for yourself is not selfish, its self-caring. All of your socks are gorgeous, as usual! Beautiful socks! Many pairs behind you, and in not so intricate patterns (recipe socks) However am having one problemthe pain in my right hand. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I like the socks, all of them. )Ill make her wear it and show you. So far I have completed 4 pairs on two needles and am about to do my first pair on DPNs. Now! Clear and Be good to you and you will not end up resenting what is done for others. I was looking at butterfly arses today and thought of you. Your tour and pictures inspired me to learn to knit socks. The smile on Kens face, though, thats the thing that keeps us knitting, isnt it? If you are looking for some inspiration for stitch patterns see a list of 9 of my favorite knitting stitch dictionaries. Ive made my boyfriend one pair, but do have a pair on the needles for myself at the moment , I just finished my first pair of socks. Love the socks. The socks are all lovely. My favored method is plain vanilla socks using the magic loop method . Not enough for a sweater and I dont want a hat, but this would be great. . i remember the socks being modeledthey were very cool. He has one that just does not work anymore. If your foot does not fit into one paper, tape two pieces together. Love all the socks. Im going to think of it as the alleged gansey from here on. Of course. its ok to walk away for a little bit. Wow. Id be done to. , Stephanie, Great Socks! I have converted the legs into wrist warmers by removing the foot, picking/catching stitches with yarn & needle, finishing with a sewn hem. P.S. maybe not so much my thing) but dragged on forever. I have become a sock fanatic and usually have two different pairs of socks on the needles. I have loved your journey through socks. These ones are Gauge Dye Works again (I swear I'm only a little obsessed with that yarn) in a colourway called Azurite B. Now go ahead and select a heel pattern for your sock! Its a good thing there are so many choices now days, isnt it? I am not a sock knitter, though you are making me want to put down my teddy bears to try one. I know what you mean, Im on this weird hat jag while I try to come up with something good for my next big project. You'll also see smooth sock yarn, and yarn with a fairly tight twist. Hey, I have one of those too. 25 Terrific and Free Knit Socks Patterns. Here you are stepping away from socks to do a sweater and I am trying to finish up a toddler sweater so I can knit multiple pairs of socks. Its perfect for those of you that just like to knit around and around and around, and use a beautifully coloured yarn. You are surely ready for sweater time. Shoot, Steph, my todo list has just increased by 4 pairs of socks. And the one-third sweater. Im using the openwork rib pattern for Bed Socks in Knitting Vintage Socks. The instructions are in Knitters Almanac and Knitting Around. ANYONE and everyone who reads the harlots blog is invited to e-mail me with remedies of any kind. OMG! Maybe Ill just KAL with you! In my estimation back ache remedies should be secondary to treating the a pair or TWO of socks over the weekend . Very cool, and he looks thrilled to get them which always doubles the feeing of accomplishment. THANKS! This pattern is easy to memorize after the first few rounds and is a great introduction to patterned knitting. Here's a knitting pattern for socks that are made with DK-weight yarn. For instance, I knit my socks with gauges 32 sts (Fingering), 28 sts (DK) and sts 21 (Aran) / 4 (10cm). Lots of socks! My body aches just looking at the mountains of knitting you did on one trip. Oooh. They picked something else. Promised hubby house slippers for two years, those got finished yesterdayjust need to felt them and his 9 finger gloves need donecast those on this morning. This pair of socks was near felted. Someday before my legs are taken from me I will get to one of these events. But yes, I can see you are a bit socked outthen again, you are so FAST you knit so MANY. Then take your drawing and measure the outline from the back/central part of the heel to the end of the longest toe. oh wellHi Ken;). If you dont know the required number of stitches select wedge toe or star toe pattern. Increases are worked on both sides of the sock creating a knit stitch band on each side. The socks are lovely. Id be grateful if you would now think hard about what colour sweater I want to knit so I can pick that out of your mind. I havent knit my first socks yet, though I have the yarn and needles ready to go I keep getting distracted by baby projects. 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. inquiring minds need to know- nine fingers? I started my second pair two weeks ago. Takes me three weeks to knit up one pair and then only if I spend at least three to four hours a day at it. If you want to makea lasting sockyour fabric needs to be dense enough. My design philosophy is to make simple, useful, and beautiful things. Can I please? I LOVE knitting socks. The Sock Force is great with you. Not that Id mention it. Happy Birthday to Rachel H. I am from Ottawa, and Ive never heard the term air snowjust asked my household what we call that not really snow stuff, and they came up with pre-snow? I was hoping to see your ocean toes did you ever finish them? It occured to me that you should hear about my harrowing trip across the livingroom hurrying, to do something and was impaled in my leg below my knee, with a metal needle sticking out of the knitting basket. I just found your website today, and its the *best* site ever for ALL of the options for knitting socks, in one place. It took me about a year. Didnt you know that? A purchase from Bristol Ivys Ravelry page is next. From bright pinks to classic grays, they have certainly done a very good job of working their way through the rainbow. marketers. Just asking. Another fabulous sock yarn that comes in a rainbow of variegated shades (rather than striping) is Cascades Heritage Paints. Such a simple project that can easily get tossed into your purse/bag to be worked on when you find yourself with a lull in your day? Wowza! 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. Ive been resisting the Loskins, but Im sold now, and those Rivendell socks are dreamy! Even if the thought of wearing wooly socks doesnt quite turn your crank, we challenge you to try them on for size. Very Vanilla Socks is a free Knitting pattern by Jo-Anne Klim, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English, German. Its very easy: The yellow starter thread marks the beginning of each sock. Wont go the the doc to get it fixed sohubby with the 9 fingers. I cant believe no one brought this up but sock-wars starts today! Yeah, Im trying to get mine (at least the little ones) out of the way so I will have enough time to get the big projects done. I only knit my boyfriend a pair after I was certain that he a) would wear them [we live in Michigan, the answer was yes] and b) he wouldnt destroy them except by normal wear and tear, I love the cowl pattern! Vanilla Latte Socks Free Knitting Pattern. So cool! Step 3: Count how many stitches you need to cover 5 cm / 2 in. My feet do a good job of adding scent to the socks.

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