chicklit Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Just received my sock knitting kit and I can't wait to start knitting a pair for my daughter. I have never knitted socks before but the pattern says that it is easy and addictive. The wool is self patterning and the finished article looks like a fairisle pattern even though you just knit plain and purl. Has anyone else knitted socks and if so how did they turn out? Was it easy or hard? Will let you know how I progress. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I've knitted 3 pairs so far and it gets easier the more familiar you get with the pattern. They don't take too long to do either (once you get your head round the pattern). If you need any help just let me know. Which pattern are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Coooo! I watch this thread with bated breath! Socks look very mystical and complicated to me and I sooo admire your skills! I saw a lady knitting them at the weekend and she had four sort of cocktail stick needles on the go round the top. It looked like meccano knitting and very impressive! Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I love knitting socks but it always takes me so long, maybe I need more practise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I keep seeing the self striping wool and keep getting the urge to knit a pair! They look so funky when they are done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I gave up trying to knit myself socks! It was too much hassle and was taking too long-I have size 8 feet and I was knitting in four ply. Does anyone have a pattern for 2 needle chunky socks though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I am part way through knitting some socks I love knitting on double pointed needles, but I cannot turn a heel well, Ive had loads of instructions but i think i need someone to show me good luck with the socks we need pictures cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I love my sock knitting needles they are just like cocktail sticks, they are made by an American company called Brittany. Lovely and easy to use. Ubereglu- not aware of a pattern that is knitted on two needles but I may be in a position to knit a pair for you sometime in the New Year ( I have a bit of a waiting list at the mo, two projects to finish and two to start). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 well, Ive had loads of instructions but i think i need someone to show me cathy x That's what I need too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Sadly, both of you are a fair way from me otherwise I'd say pop round and I'll show you. Maybe next time I am knitting socks I'll get Mr Webmuppet to video the important bits for yo. I had a quick look on You Tube but couldn't see anything appropriate. You could always try asking at your local knitting shop they may be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicklit Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks for all your comments and especially for the offer of help, Mrs Webmuppet. I think I may need some as this is my first effort. I am using a pattern for a simple sock that came with the kit. I'm hoping that it is simple but only time will tell. So far so good, I have knit the ribbing and am now well into the cuff. It's quite fascinating watching the pattern emerge as I knit. When I have progressed further I will try to upload a photograph. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I knit socks on two circular needles, it's so much easier as there is no danger of the needle falling out of the stitches when your work in in your bag. I can also recommend short row heels. I think you'd need to have an idea of how short rows work but it means no picking up stitches etc and gives a finish similar to a commercially made sock. I'd be happy to halpe anyone as well, the more sock knitters there are in teh world a happier place it will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Trish knits wonderful socks - I still have a pair that she knitted me 18 months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 My YD is knitting baby booties for my BIL & SIL's baby due next June, they are little fortunately because she has had to unso half of the first one twice so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love my sock knitting needles they are just like cocktail sticks, they are made by an American company called Brittany. Lovely and easy to use. Ubereglu- not aware of a pattern that is knitted on two needles but I may be in a position to knit a pair for you sometime in the New Year ( I have a bit of a waiting list at the mo, two projects to finish and two to start). Thank you for the offer, I may well take you up on it. I know you can get patterns where you knit socks using only two needles, but the problem I have is that I could only find a pattern with cables in, which I can't do. What I'd really like to make is a pair of simple two needle socks, knitted using chunky yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Uberglu, Found you a pattern from Web Of Wool......... http://www.fleming.flump.net/~webofwoo/shop/product.php?xProd=175&xSec=13 Is this what you were looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I knit socks on two circular needles, it's so much easier as there is no danger of the needle falling out of the stitches when your work is in your bag. I can also recommend short row heels. I think you'd need to have an idea of how short rows work but it means no picking up stitches etc and gives a finish similar to a commercially made sock. I'd be happy to help anyone as well, the more sock knitters there are in the world a happier place it will be I use this method too. I use a toe-up pattern which can be adapted to knit both socks at once avoid the the problem of "YSA" (yarn shortage anxiety) and ending up with one sock having a toe in a different colour because you run out of wool before the end!!! And you can fit the sock to the foot as you go along. I now have several pairs as do all my family...we make quite a sight of an evening sitting in a row on the sofa with our feet lined up in matching socks on the footstool! However, I always have trouble with the cast-off. It is either too tight so I have to unpick several times and redo the cast-off on successively large needles or it is so loose the socks fall down instantly. Does anyone have a foolproof method of casting off that gives a nice stretchy finish? I currently use a method where you knit two stitches together, return the resulting stitch back to the LH needle and knit that together with the next stitch and so on. It is stretchier than the method where you knit two stitches and then pass the first over the second etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Uberglu, Found you a pattern from Web Of Wool......... http://www.fleming.flump.net/~webofwoo/shop/product.php?xProd=175&xSec=13 Is this what you were looking for? Yes, but I want to find a pattern which uses chunky yarn, rather than 4 ply stuff, so I can make a pair of slipper socks instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Some rather gorgeous sock yarn on this site: http://www.knotanotherknitter.com/welcome.aspx All hand dyed in Yorkshire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 now you've gone and done it Snowy, I'll have to get some of that yarn it's gorgeus. Ah well when you have to do something you have to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I might just have to get some of that but only when I have cleared my backlog of knitting...........I have some lovely sock wool from Angel yarns.....LMW wanted some knitted socks and couldn't decide between two colours so I ordered both so I get get some rather dayglo socks in due course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 What I'd really like to make is a pair of simple two needle socks, knitted using chunky yarn. I've found ***these*** are these what you want? I think they look great - and soooo easy to make functional cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 They look fun, might have to adapt the pattern though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 you mean that you dont want the curly up bits and the elf ankles Im glad that you like them cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I love them. I like elves. Too much. See? I was wondering - you know the slipper socks you can buy - the ones that have rubbery grippy bobbles on the soles? Any idea how you can do that yourself - add rubbery bobbles - so you don't slip over in them? They'd go so well with my hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
