A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 As much as I would love to be able to hand knit socks, is there ANY point when you can buy them for three pounds a pair from a craft fair? They stay up round your ankle with PLAITS!!! They look amazing on. Much better than in the photo. I got seven pairs (two pairs of Cornish blue). Proper winter cosy. I say bring on the elements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have some gorgeous stripey winter socks knitted for me by a lovely friend. They are so soft and comfy, I wear them in bed in the winter and around the house with my black crocs mammoths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Wow, very cheap and they look great. I have some very nice joules allsorts socks, like these: But in a different colour. I've tried knitting socks, but got bored as I have size 8/9 feet and I get impatient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ahhh Claret! That's some proper sock goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 They have properly worked heels and everything I am so impressed.. I can dressmake, embroider, crochet and all that stuff, but knitting has eluded me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 My husband lives in hand knitted socks. His Swiss grandmother (Oma) used to knit socks constantly, in all colours and different sizes, without using a pattern. The men in the family always got socks, whilst we women got knitted oven gloves! I always longed for a pair of socks. I eventually got one pair (which shrunk in the wash) and a pair of booties I still wear to bed in the winter. Oma passed away 8 years ago and now his sock collection is getting threadbare and depleted. He has suggested that I could darn them, but I replied that he could do them himself (or something similar!) The oven gloves are still going strong though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Shocksh on feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Shocksh on feet. Ummm, you appear to be standing in a plate of grey noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 And tipsy?.....shocksh Nice though! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 No Claret, that's my frogspawn rug. It looks like frogspawn or snails eyes and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 No Claret, that's my frogspawn rug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have some gorgeous stripey winter socks knitted for me by a lovely friend. They are so soft and comfy, I wear them in bed in the winter and around the house with my black crocs mammoths. Oooh, I am liking those! Do they come in 'hobbit width' Claret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 i love those claret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Oooh, I am liking those! Do they come in 'hobbit width' Claret? I daresay they might - the friend who knitted them has the same size feet as me, but wider. They fit me exactly and I love them. The Boy just rolls his eyes and thanks his lucky stars that I don't wear them outside the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hobbits or not I think they are beautiful. Boys got no taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I really want a pair OH said he wouldn't leave the house if I wore them out too! I think they are lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just goes to show that our respective OHs have very poor taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have some gorgeous stripey winter socks knitted for me by a lovely friend. They are so soft and comfy, I wear them in bed in the winter and around the house with my black crocs mammoths. I love them! I have started to wear big socks instead of slippers around the house. I sat next to someone during a particularly dire end of term music concert (why do they always put the decent music on last ) and she was knitting socks. I am tempted to have a go. Will have a squiz online to see if I can find a decent pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 CM, ask Snowy; she's the demon sock knitter. I don't know whether she uses a pattern though or does it freehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I wish I could knit socks. I asked my mum today if she would teach me how and she said it was really hard so I have decided its not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 If you can find the King Cole sock yarn, you get a free sock pattern with it. It was the first pattern I followed and is very simple (I've seen it on ebay with the pattern included). Sock knitting is brilliant for killing time! Whenever I know I will be waiting (childrens swimming classes, doctors waiting room, car journeys) I take my sock knitting. They grow quite quickly when we visit the in laws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sirdar do knitting patterns for socks using just 2 normal needles. Pattern 9208 socks in chunky yarn Pattern 9135 socks in DK yarn I received my chunky yarn sock pattern and yarn yesterday (so excited ) but need to finish a jumper first. The yarn is a fairisle effect but there are a few other types of Sirdar yarn you can use with the pattern as well. I can't knit sock using dpns or circular needles, normal needles are easy peasy Try here http://www.readicut.co.uk http://www.knitandsew.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 If you can find the King Cole sock yarn, you get a free sock pattern with it. It was the first pattern I followed and is very simple (I've seen it on ebay with the pattern included).Sock knitting is brilliant for killing time! Whenever I know I will be waiting (childrens swimming classes, doctors waiting room, car journeys) I take my sock knitting. They grow quite quickly when we visit the in laws! I've found the yarn on ebay, does the pattern make big chunky socks like Clarets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I've found the yarn on ebay, does the pattern make big chunky socks like Clarets? Yes, it's the same ply wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ooh thanks, I think I may have to get some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
