Egzandra Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I feel tempted to try, but am not sure if I could knit socks. My way of knitting consists of the right hand needle stuck in my midriff. It's easier with medium to long needles, and the short pointy ones might prove to be a bit awkward! and painful. All of those knitted socks look lovely. I really fancy having some ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I feel tempted to try, but am not sure if I could knit socks. My way of knitting consists of the right hand needle stuck in my midriff. It's easier with medium to long needles, and the short pointy ones might prove to be a bit awkward! and painful. I used to knit like that with my tongue out the side of my mouth too in concentration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I just love all socks as long as they are warm. I get terrible chilblains, so I will try any type of sock. I am in the middle of knitting some now - like the stripey ones - but they are taking so long! The wool is very fine so that I can wear another pair on top and still get my wellies on. I like the idea of the King Cole sock yarn. Maybe that is the way forward. I will see if I can get some sent over here. I had better finish my little grandson's coat first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I decided to go to a local knitting shop as I thought that I needed to support local shops that do things like wool and crafty bits. They were bery helpful and am now armed with wool and chunky socks pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I just love all socks as long as they are warm. I get terrible chilblains, so I will try any type of sock. I am in the middle of knitting some now - like the stripey ones - but they are taking so long! The wool is very fine so that I can wear another pair on top and still get my wellies on. I like the idea of the King Cole sock yarn. Maybe that is the way forward. I will see if I can get some sent over here. I had better finish my little grandson's coat first! I've just noticed your location Henriette! Pity this thread didn't happen a couple of months ago - we were in Rostrenen in July, I could've brought some over for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I bought the wool & the DPN's - I also bought circular needles. There is no way I can knit socks! If there is a pattern for socks knit on two normal needles then maybe. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh what a shame! Do you go to Rostrenen frequently? We are about 35 mins away. The next time, if you do come again, let me know and perhaps we could meet up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh what a shame! Do you go to Rostrenen frequently? We are about 35 mins away. The next time, if you do come again, let me know and perhaps we could meet up? I'd really like to go back again next year - but still awaiting OHs final holiday dates But yes, I'll give you a shout - and bring you some wool! We did visit Quimper last time we came over - beautiful city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I bought the wool & the DPN's - I also bought circular needles. There is no way I can knit socks! If there is a pattern for socks knit on two normal needles then maybe. Emma.x The pattern that I have is for 2 needles I will let you know how I get on. I virtually finished the first one last night but is has come up too small so I have started again with larger needles. If it is a sucess this time I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'd really like to go back again next year - but still awaiting OHs final holiday dates But yes, I'll give you a shout - and bring you some wool! We did visit Quimper last time we came over - beautiful city! Yes, Quimper is beautiful. We are very lucky to be only 20 mins away. We are right in the middle of the country and love it, but to be able to nip in to Quimper when we feel like it is great. I have just read your fantastic blog. What lovely bags and amazing veggie patch. You must work SO hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Incidentally, can you please tell me how to create a box using only a part of a previous message. I thought it was the quote button, but obviously not. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Incidentally, can you please tell me how to create a box using only a part of a previous message. I thought it was the quote button, but obviously not. Sorry! Thanks Henriette! To quote, click on the quote button of the post you want to quote and it will open a new post box for you. Then just start your message after (or before) the boxes. If you only want to use part of the message, just delete the bits you don't want, leaving the bits at either end. Hope that makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hope that makes sense! [/color] It certainly made sense. Whether I've managed to do it or not, we'll see. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Henriette, you need to leave the commands inside the [ and ] intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Henriette, you need to leave the commands inside the [ and ] intact like this, you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thank you I hope I get it write the next time too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
