It was with some trepidation that I started knitting a pair of socks a couple of weeks ago. There were parts that were sort of tricky, but overall, it was not as bad as I was expecting it to be. For me, it all came down to not overthinking it. I'd heard and read about how challenging "turning the heel" would be. I found that if I followed the instructions, one step at a time, it wasn't difficult at all.
Doesn't this apply to so many things we tackle everyday of our lives?
Here are some pictures of the completed socks. I used Lanaloft (by Brown Sheep). It's 100% wool sport weight yarn. This means that it will need to be hand washed -- luckily, my washing machine has a hand wash cycle.
A close up of the heel.
I love the way this self-striping yarn "patterned-out". The best part? They actually fit!
I've already started a second pair with sock weight yarn, which is much finer and proving to be a bit trickier.
6 comments:
I love when crafting goes right! They fabulous and cozy, Vicki!
I love the colors. I have several pairs from a knitting friend here - I trade soap for socks. heh
They are the warmest things in the world
They look awesome! I wish I had some knitted socks. My feet get cold now, and they never really used to. Brrr... but I think I'm getting used to it.
Love the colors you used for the socks, too! I'm impressed that you made socks. I don't knit, but it seems like they'd be hard to make!
Those socks are super cute! My mom knits them & gave me some. I air dry mine. Enjoy!!
oohhhh nice and warm. They say that if you can knit socks you can knit anything. Great job.
Nicole/Beadwright
Those are really pretty, Vicki. Very nice yarn!!
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