For the longest time, I was AFRAID of knitting socks...they were the bain of my existence! I tried it as a very novice knitter (I'm probably Intermediate now) and attempted to use the Magic Loop method. As I mentioned in my 'My Story' post, that was 2 years ago, I only got about a half inch of the cuff done, and have never picked them up again! Besides all that, I commonly say that I am 'allergic' to thin yarn and skinny needles...the bigger the needles the chunkier the yarn THE BETTER! But, I have been thinking about it lately and finally decided to take the plunge. Though most socks are knit with size 3 needle or below, I found a Basic Socks knitwear pattern that called for size 7 and worsted weight yarn...worked for me! So I consulted with my friend at The Tail Spinner yarn shop in Richlands, NC and she helped me pick out a good yarn to use. I followed the pattern, which was not exactly designed for a beginner, but in conjunction used the below you tube videos by Verypink Knits (who does a fabulous job by the way) to help me along the way. They are still in progress, but I am happy to report that I did complete one sock (with a few errors..uh, I mean complimentary design elements :-), and the second sock is almost complete, just have to finish shaping the toe. I'll post an update with pics to show off my very first pair of hand knit socks!
Learn to Knit Socks part 1: Getting Started
Learn to Knit Socks part 2: Heel Flap
Learn to Knit Socks part 3 - Turning the Heel
Learn to Knit Socks part 4 - Gusset
Learn to Knit Socks part 5 - Toe Shaping
Learn to Knit Socks part 6 - Kitchener
Good luck on knitting your socks! I think socks would be one of the hardest things to construct because of all of the measurements that have to be considered!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!