There's nothing quite as comfy and warm and foot-welcoming as a pair of hand knitted socks.
I've knitted quite a few pairs but always used a very plain easy pattern, free on the Patons web site here.
But then I found Through The Loops Designs and a mystery sock pattern that's being published with a new part every Thursday through October.
The first instructions were for the cuff, the next week the instructions were for the ankle part, and the most recent instructions were for turning the heel.
This pattern is far more complicated than anything I have ever attempted before, and I'm definitely not particularly talented with knitting needles, but I'm pretty proud of my progress so far.
There are knitters all over the world making the same sock pattern... neat idea, eh? I can hardly wait for Thursday to come round so I can get knitting again!
This looks quite intricate to me, you are talented. I remember starting an Irish Sweater for my husband years ago, it was intricate, so much so that after I stopped for a couple of weeks I could never remember how to get back to it. Now I only knit baby blankets – for my grand children and my daughter’s friends – easy patterns.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and I'm so impressed. I never was any good at knitting. My Mother in Law tried to teach me but I got the yarn so tight I could never get it off the needles. I ended up with such a mental block that I haven't tried it for many, many years.
ReplyDeleteYour socks are going to be fabulous.
That is a BEAUTIFUL Pattern and it looks Fabtastic to me...You are a WONDERFUL Knitter, my dear!
ReplyDeleteI believe I owe you a very big "Thank You" for your two-cents worth!
ReplyDelete(If I do, you know what I mean. If not, I've probably confused you, and I apologize.)
Wow! Just beautiful socks! You are very talented indeed!
ReplyDeletePS: I don't know well knitting...
It does indeed sound like a great idea. You're doing a fine job of it too.
ReplyDeleteI cannot knit, crochet, sew, paint, draw....in short i have no talent.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful socks so far. I guess you'll be saving them for special occasions!
ReplyDeleteSocktoberfest...:-) , accompanied by some beers? (Perhaps not.)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so much fun but think the pattern is too advanced for me...beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThat takes a special kind of patience. I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteWell done you. Whenever I tried to knit on 4 needles I always went astray...!
ReplyDeleteThese will be very cosy.
I was going to write they have socks appeal but I think I've written that line before!
ReplyDeleteThat's really intricate and full of details. I don't know how to knit but I am always fascinated when I see my grandma knit. I think I'll try to knit one of these days!
ReplyDeleteWow - that's some pattern! Or sock, I mean! It is beautiful! Much too complicated for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm knitting leg warmers for my granddaughter. Looked up a pattern on the net. I've never knitted with 4 needles before, so this was a new experience for me. There is so much to learn! I needed the tutorials that are offered on the net if you google the knitting term (even casting on - I'd forgotten how to do it!).
Looking forward to seeing your completed socks! Have fun!
What a beautiful design and the wool seems to be very comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is excellent.
Sorry I have not visited your blog for too long....
But I still follow yours, be sure of that.
Regardless of the talent you think you "don't have", you are light years ahead of where I would be. A pair of wool-knit socks would be quite ideal right about now, not to mention a comfy cosy sweater.
ReplyDeleteI gave you an award over at my place. As usual, you will feel insulted. I did make sure to actually say that you're a nice person, though :-)
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I have a friend in Germany who knits socks, Sham, so I KNOW how difficult they are, especially turning the heel. I tip my hat to anyone who has the guts and wherewithal to tackle knitting socks! CONGRATULATIONS.
ReplyDeletethat is very cool and makes me want to knit socks!
ReplyDeleteI bought some great vintage knitting patterns in the summer, including some socks... - I'll try to post pics of them on my craft blog some time.