Chicken picking at feet

[Snowy]

There is a definite knack to working on DPNS! Took me a while to figure it out but then it was a bit easier! Keep the two needles you are working on above the other two, so the unused needles are hanging below the ones in use - if that makes sense!

[ali-s]

Socks on ordinary needles? I need that pattern!

Emma.x

 

 

I have a book on sock knitting which has a few patterns using 2 normal knitting needles which I can't find so cannot give you the title

 

I also have these two patterns, I have just about finished a pair of socks using chunky wool.

 

Sirdar crofter chunky sock pattern 9208

Sirdar crofter DK sock pattern 9135

 

The crofter type yarn is multi coloured and knits up in a fairisle effect. There are several other types of Sirdar yarn you can use if you prefer a plain sock.

 

I am not a confident knitter but have found the chunky sock pattern easy to follow.

 

This site sells the yarn and the patterns

http://www.knitandsew.co.uk

[craftyhunnypie]

Oooo thank you!

Well we are back - with 2 more packs of Fontana wool (red/ orange & black/white), tailoring kit & another set of sewing boxes.

I bought the last 2 pinky heathers - so my decking rails look lovely now, with the pots hanging off them. Brightens up a dull day.

 

Emma.x

[riane]

Not much left when I got there yesterday. But, did get some good organiser boxes, so had a good sort out of all my bobbins, reels and bits, very organised now! Also got some circular needles and wool. Thought great I will knit some socks for hubby for Christmas. Looked on youtube and it seemed fairly straight forward. Then spent all evening in a knot! Can't get the hang of it at all.... Ill have another go tonight.