• Mar. 29, 2007
Sock it to me!!
I made a little agreement with myself not to do any more blogging until I had some kind of finished project to show. I'm not sure if this qualifies (because I really should have both of them done) but I am so excited about finishing my first sock!!!
The truly amazing thing is that it turned out okay and it fits perfectly!! It has a few pretty minor warts (it's showing off its good side) but nothing anyone will notice when it's actually on my foot, I'm sure. For anyone who would like to try sock knitting but is hesitant, I can suggest the pattern I used: Knitting Pure & Simple Beginner's Mid-Weight Sock. It was very easy to follow and I had no problems with it.
I ordered both my pattern and that cute sock blocker from The Loopy Ewe. I used US size 3 Inox dpn's and Lorna's Laces Sheperd Sport in Watercolor, which I got from Nachaele. I've really enjoyed working with it and the colorway is much prettier than it looks in these photos. So far I don't have second sock syndrome at all, I can't wait to get the next one done so I can wear them!!
Comments
• Mar. 29, 2007
New Socks
Posted by Thimbleanna
Now look what you've gone and done. You're ruined. You'll never be the same. LOL. It's beautiful! Socks are sooo addictive -- you've opened up a new world of fun!
• Mar. 29, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
Congratulations on your sock!! Way to go! I can't believe that you are getting any knitting down with all the goings on around your place!! I have been enjoying getting caught up on your blog!! I do believe we are kindred spirits!!! I'm excited to pick up my sock knitting again soon.....
Janice in Iowa
• Mar. 29, 2007
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Posted by quenna
Nice -- the colors are wonderful. I've never knitted socks before, but one day I would like the try :)
• Mar. 29, 2007
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Posted by midwifemom
The sock is cute. I have not attempted socks yet. I mostly stick with dishcloths, a couple of afgahns, or crocheting.
• Mar. 30, 2007
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Posted by Danielle
Oh your sock looks fabulous!! Yay! Aren't they great fun to do? I haven't started my second one yet, but I will. Thanks for playing tag, I also had trouble when it came to 7 things about IL. I'm not that keen on IL. either. You listed one of my most beloved movies of all time: The Sound of Music!
Hey I know it was a few posts ago, I just wanted to say I was sorry to read about your friends doing that to you guys. A betrayal can really blind side you and feel just like a punch in the gut. Remember one thing, it's your blog and you can vent anytime you want to on it. I'll alway listen anytime, that's what your blogging friends are for!
• Mar. 30, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
Your first sock looks wonderful. I found your blog through Janice's. I love the picture a few post down with the dog and the sheep in a diaper... too cute.
Monica
• Mar. 30, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
Congratulations on the completion of your first sock! Looks fabulous! The colors are perfect for jeans...I bet you'll wear them all the time :)
happy knitting :)
hakucho
• Mar. 30, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
Cute! I don't knit. I crochet. I bought a big book, Knitting School, last fall, fully intending to learn this winter. Sigh. However, I do crochet socks. Socks are fun. I want to learn to knit because I think it looks nicer, especially for socks, than crochet. Good job!
Barb
A Chelsea Morning
• Mar. 31, 2007
my you have been busy!
Posted by Fringey
While I have let my blog sit you have been posting during kidding season! and knitting! and homeschooling! wow! We have acquired a new pony and mostly dealing with life- the friend who has my gelding found out that her husband has postrate cancer (going in for surgery this week) and we are going to clean out my mom's house so dad can rent it. New wife and he live in Illinois. don't need the CA place. closing a chapter. I keep telling myself it is good (and it is) just a bit of a hurdle emotionally.
there is nothing like a homemade sock! Warning: they can be addicting! :) love the pictures and farm updates...
• Mar. 31, 2007
Congratulations...
Posted by LLA
... on finishing your first sock! It's lovely!
(and I am very impressed - I'm a bit intimidated by the very notion of sock knitting!)
