Melinda Quilts etc
Still feels strange to type 2014 – even worse, we have a discount card at the shop that expires a year after it is purchased so we are now writing 2015. How can that be? My socks are still on my needles but I have made progress. I have turned both heels and am almost ready to start the ribbing.
I really like how the socks are similar but not identical. One has a purple heel and the other has orange. Self striping yarn is fun!
For more knitting reports to to Patchwork Times.
Melinda
I have been working on socks. I took a class earlier this month on making socks – toe up, two at a time, on Magic Loop and completed the first pair. Not even close to perfect but I did learn a lot. As soon as I finished the class, I cast on two more pair. For the class we used size 4 needles (I knit very loose so used size 3) and somewhat thicker yarn. I bought yarn to make two more pair of the same – just different colors.
At the same time, I had size 1 needles and regular sock yarn so I decided to cast on a pair. I am getting ready to turn the heel on this pair.
I am loving how they are turning out. Nice bright colors and similar looks but not the same. There are a lot more stitches on this pair than the first pair so the heels will take more time. I am using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel and it is really quite easy, once you have done it at least one time.
The other pair are only a couple of inches long at this point but go much faster with the larger needles and thicker yarn.
Linking up to Patchwork Times for On The Needles.
Melinda
Judy at Patchwork Times is having another linky party – show us your socks! Most people are showing their hand knit socks but because I only have my one and only pair and they are in the laundry today, I am showing my Knitting Girl socks.
The knitting girl is knitting with lime green yarn – my favorite. I have to cast on another pair of socks – I want to be a sock knitter but have trouble getting started. I took two classes to get my first pair done and I have forgotten everything I learned. OK – probably not everything but much of it.
Check out the linky at Patchwork Times for more socks! I am off in a few minutes to see Ricky Tims and friends for 2 1/2 days.
Melinda
