On January 1, 2013, I didn't know how to knit socks and if you've been following this blog, you know that I didn't much care. However, I'd decided to expand my knitting horizons and socks were at the top of the list.
 |
| Mountain Colors Crazyfoot |
As of April 1st, I'm working on my ninth pair of socks, making my way through the yarns in the shop to determine which work well for sock knitting. Since it's important for me to be able to make recommendations, 8 of the 9 pairs of socks have been for me so I can judge the comfort, fit, and washability. I really do have the perfect job, don't I? The 9th pair went to my son for his birthday with washing instructions and the warning that failure to follow them will result in socks for his wife!
 |
| Lonesome Stone Alpaca Tracks |
So, the results... haven't found a yarn in the shop yet that I don't love for socks! An unexpected result: sock knitting can be fattening! I didn't really think of quilting as an athletic activity, but there is a fair amount of jumping up and down from the sewing machine to the cutting table or ironing board. Sitting for eight hours a day knitting socks doesn't burn calories, so I'm back to quilting during the day and knitting at night. Be forewarned ~ your fingers moving as you knit do not burn many calories!
 |
| Universal Yarns Instant Print |
 |
| Mountain Colors Bearfoot |
 |
| Mountain Colors 4/8s Wool |
 |
| Mountain Colors Twizzle |
I'd like to take credit for the "Sockupied," but I'm not that clever. Interested in some knitting patterns for socks? Follow this link: "Sockupied".
 |
| Lonesome Stone Mountain Feat |
No comments:
Post a Comment