tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post4018459267014303217..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Socked InK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-20091271125966900392013-01-09T00:07:16.734-05:002013-01-09T00:07:16.734-05:00*Blush* Thank you! You will love the sock blockers...*Blush* Thank you! You will love the sock blockers. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-33796942155151361812013-01-08T10:56:11.978-05:002013-01-08T10:56:11.978-05:00Well, your socks are so awesome, they were part of...Well, your socks are so awesome, they were part of what got me thinking socks might not be such a bad thing to make. And, in keeping with my copy-catness, I ordered sock blockers after seeing yours. I mean, I may only make 2 pairs of these, but the gadget I will have!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-14479930118827484132013-01-08T10:55:15.233-05:002013-01-08T10:55:15.233-05:00Ha! I knew that buying a class wouldn't help m...Ha! I knew that buying a class wouldn't help me. That I'd just have to figure it out, what with my essential disinterest.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-87122995823524015602013-01-08T10:54:41.846-05:002013-01-08T10:54:41.846-05:00Good info about the DPNs with socks vs magic loop ...Good info about the DPNs with socks vs magic loop for mittens. I really should give DPNs a go, if only for the experience. Next sock, I'm going for colour excitement. Stay tuned :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-86755650258641500302013-01-08T10:44:09.922-05:002013-01-08T10:44:09.922-05:00It took a few socks for me to get the fit just rig...It took a few socks for me to get the fit just right, but I'm humming along now. That said, I haven't done any plain, simple socks - I seem hell bent on complicated lace patterns. At the moment, my preferred method is toe-up socks (no grafting or kitchner!) with a gusset and flap heel knit one at a time on magic loop. <br /><br />Honestly, my hand knit socks fit better, keep my feet warm and dry and are more comfy than my RTW socks. There was a bit of a mental leap with wearing my socks under shoes instead of just around the house (kind of like the first time wearing a self-sewn garment out of the house), but once I made it, I was hooked on their comfort. And they seem to be holding up well. <br /><br />I just got sock blockers for xmas and they seem to dry and shape the socks better/faster than reshaping/drying flat. So, if you make more socks, I recommend them!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-28242496468855693562013-01-08T10:22:09.478-05:002013-01-08T10:22:09.478-05:00I struggle with laddering with DPNs too, but love ...I struggle with laddering with DPNs too, but love Magic Loop and never had that problem - just give a tug to the yarn when you have the needle in the second stitch but haven't formed it yet. I will convert anything and everything to ML. With the DPN's I also agree that working on stickier (bamboo) needles is better. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-4377171834814499672013-01-07T18:12:13.105-05:002013-01-07T18:12:13.105-05:00I had big plans for sock knitting. I bought myself...I had big plans for sock knitting. I bought myself the Crafty sock class in preparation for my big debut...then ruined it by buying a pair of wool socks from John Arbon mill that I promptly blew the heels out on in ONE WEAR.<br /><br />This put a damper on the idea of spending days knitting a pair only to immediately destroy them with my stupid orthotics (which I have to wear in all my shoes, but have a rather sharp edge on the heel which, apparently, double as sock scalpels).<br /><br />Feeling your doubts with the whole process!Lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-65506407752763738902013-01-06T18:38:16.363-05:002013-01-06T18:38:16.363-05:00I actually love making socks and always have at le...I actually love making socks and always have at least one on the needles. I am a DPN user, though, and while I happily use magic loop for mittens, I prefer DPNs for socks because I find my rhythm is faster and I can just churn them out. <br /><br />I especially like making fancy socks that I get to show off when at parties (all my friends are shoes-off-at-the-door types). Maybe you just need a more interesting pattern? Something with lace and/or cables? They're much more fun to knit.AngelaHhttp://pansneedles.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-907133572190410252013-01-05T17:42:04.426-05:002013-01-05T17:42:04.426-05:00Now here's a comment I can get with :-) I am m...Now here's a comment I can get with :-) I am making the second sock - and it's much less miserable than making the first. But it's a lot of work for something you wear under shoes!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23184209608018341602013-01-05T17:41:20.823-05:002013-01-05T17:41:20.823-05:00I know all about that! It's tough to get up th...I know all about that! It's tough to get up the urge to knit the second. That's why it's probably good to figure out how to knit them at the same time. I know of Kate - I think I met her at Lettuce. I should check out a class...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-45697885887418657152013-01-05T17:36:59.328-05:002013-01-05T17:36:59.328-05:00I HATE HATE HATE making socks. The only pair I...I HATE HATE HATE making socks. The only pair I've ever made was a gift for my mom, and I hated the process so much and dragged my feet until I ended up giving her one sock for Christmas and the other a few months later for her birthday. That was years ago, and I have no interest in trying again. It's like you said - no one will see them, why spend so much time on it??Mikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064870915807391241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-55138509269058554762013-01-05T16:25:52.281-05:002013-01-05T16:25:52.281-05:00I must confess that I don't love knitting sock...I must confess that I don't love knitting socks because I suffer from second sock syndrome (SSS) but I very much enjoy wearing hand knitted socks. They are warm, comfortable and also durable. My hand knitted socks tend to remain whole (i.e. no holes) way longer than store bought. I mostly use a Kate Atherley pattern that is customizable for your own feet, making for very comfortable socks. Kate often teaches at Lettuce Knit so it may be worth checking out one of her classes. My love for handknitted socks trumps my SSS so I save sock projects for long car rides or times when I need a mindless, repetitive project. Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-4672285390743921122013-01-05T09:35:38.202-05:002013-01-05T09:35:38.202-05:00Never heard of anyone having laddering with DPNs! ...Never heard of anyone having laddering with DPNs! Interesting. The most irritating part of the sock is the transitioning that's what takes the time and where you have to be so tight with the first stitch etc. My other project, the Princess Jumper, is flat knit and I've never been so happy to work back and forth.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-38085504471976798322013-01-05T03:44:59.593-05:002013-01-05T03:44:59.593-05:00You may want to give it a go, just for the hell of...You may want to give it a go, just for the hell of it. Truthfully, I always do magic loop because I could never manage to avoid laddering with DPNs. But, I actually found transitioning from needle to needle quicker/easier than magic loop. (Definitely, try with bamboo though, if you do. Too much slippage danger with metal!)ms. modistehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538521450859920972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-82580555320669619622013-01-04T22:23:53.308-05:002013-01-04T22:23:53.308-05:00Oh, that is insane! :-) I will look at using 2 cir...Oh, that is insane! :-) I will look at using 2 circulars. Have you made the 2 socks at once on 1 circular yet? That sounds scary, but efficient!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-69018104347093030112013-01-04T22:22:20.472-05:002013-01-04T22:22:20.472-05:00That's the kind of sock I just knitted and I d...That's the kind of sock I just knitted and I don't mind the construction at all. I think my flap was too long this time (I followed the instructions but still seems long). I'm glad you like the colour! I just don't know if I like the sheen...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-21422870740277013212013-01-04T22:21:11.365-05:002013-01-04T22:21:11.365-05:00You've made some fab things, Adelia. Thanks fo...You've made some fab things, Adelia. Thanks for letting me know your Ravelry handle...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-25478134173883352092013-01-04T22:20:06.323-05:002013-01-04T22:20:06.323-05:00What length of cable do you use? Is 40 inches long...What length of cable do you use? Is 40 inches long enough?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-61449662072032845042013-01-04T19:17:54.551-05:002013-01-04T19:17:54.551-05:00I have just started making socks (2 pairs under my...I have just started making socks (2 pairs under my belt so far) and I can totally see where your coming from! I even finished my last pair when it was 42 degrees Celsius outside which is insane. However I do for some strange reason enjoy the smallness of it all, the small needles, thin yarn and a small very portable project. Can't explain it.<br />Anyway, try using 2 circular needles (check it out on youtube), I hate DPN's, and find this method (in all my experience!) much better.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616777447209690584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-48511865644615449252013-01-04T18:53:00.432-05:002013-01-04T18:53:00.432-05:00Yes. You do all the knitting alternating back and ...Yes. You do all the knitting alternating back and forth between the socks. Your socks turn out the same size because they are knit at the same time. There are some mind-bending adjustments to do this on one circular needle, but it is pretty cool. The book I use is 2-at-a-time socks. I can't remember the author.VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-46628662896666519582013-01-04T18:45:26.200-05:002013-01-04T18:45:26.200-05:00I LOVE knitting socks, almost as much as I love we...I LOVE knitting socks, almost as much as I love wearing hand-knit socks. Once you find a construction that fits you well (for me, it's top-down with heel flap and gusset) you will never look back; I find my wool socks much more comfortable than store-bought and I use them whenever I hike. As for the blue, I think it's a lovely color, and it would be so much harder to see those tiny stitches in black! <br />Gausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953027267171854345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-43418944210182873482013-01-04T17:57:25.488-05:002013-01-04T17:57:25.488-05:00I've thrown away all my commercial socks and o...I've thrown away all my commercial socks and only wear hand-knit ones. I'd say I wear socks for about 8 hours a day in the winter. (The rest of the time I'm in stockings or trouser socks...UGH!) And I really didn't feel bad about chucking them. I just look for brightly colored yarn to amuse me. I'm Alysraen on Ravelry if you'd like to look.Adelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-48939127607757296282013-01-04T17:35:58.215-05:002013-01-04T17:35:58.215-05:00Kay - I have to check this out. But it implies I&#...Kay - I have to check this out. But it implies I'm going to start to like knitting socks and I just don't know!<br /><br />The magic loop method is intuitive (that's why I just decided to go for it instead of worrying that the instructions were knitted for DPNs) but there were a few moments - like at the gusset point - where I wasn't sure. Also, when instructions refer to needles and I've just got one, even though I realize the markers are my delineators, it's still complicated in the absence of having done the activity before. Next go will be a lot smoother, I HOPE.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-22694539757998721762013-01-04T17:33:00.634-05:002013-01-04T17:33:00.634-05:00You've raised some really good points about no...You've raised some really good points about not knitting in black - that would be a misery, now that I think of it. And thank you for the tip about wool and nylon! When I make the next pair, I'm going for that composition cuz I just finished the first sock (it's blocking) and I can tell it's going to be way too loose - even though I measured all the way along. It's like every new project. Till you've done it, you don't know how it really works.<br /><br />The idea of knitting both socks at the same time on magic loop is very appealing (but was beyond me on my first try)! Then you only have to make 1 sock and they're exactly the same. I'm going to look that up.<br /><br />Is it hard to graft at the end, though? I suppose one sits at the front of the needle and the other is behind it, so you just kitchener stitch the first one and the second is behind it, yes?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-12749679329117045442013-01-04T17:29:55.547-05:002013-01-04T17:29:55.547-05:00Adelia: Oh, that sucks! I had mono in my late teen...Adelia: Oh, that sucks! I had mono in my late teens and I was a wreck for a year. Seriously, I've blocked it out of my mind!<br /><br />I really should go check out Cat Bordhi - she's apparently the sock expert. But I don't know how committed I am to this exercise :-)<br /><br />5 years before holes is pretty good. I think I'll feel fine about throwing socks away after that long - but did you wear them all the time or just occasionally?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com