How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

jacsu — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:56:18 GMT

socks are absolutely my favorite thing to knit. at first i didn't think i would like it, but i am so addicted to it :) but i think it's a good addiction.

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

margret@4 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:18:59 GMT

HI, I am looking for a sock pattern that uses 2 needles only.

Try as I may circular and more than 2 needles are not easy for me.

i am a self taught knitter and crochering mum and all my family want warm winter socks like nanna used to make.

HELP.......

cheers Margret

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

newyorknancy — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:38:26 GMT

Thank you so much for the wonderful sock patterns! Great gift for the Holidays. Season's Greetings! Nancy

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BrendaC — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:38:13 GMT

Hello. My name is b-girl and I am a sockhead. I tried a pair of socks in May- splurged on some pretty blue plymouth Happy Feet yarn for a birthday present for myself. Made them 1 at a time from the top down on dpns and I loved the socks- so comfy and perfectly fitting. So, I tried another pair and liked them too. The only problem was I kept stressing out about having enough yarn to do the 2nd sock & have it be the same size. THEN I discovered the magic loop and have been 2-at-a-time toe up socks on 1 long circular needle and haven't looked back since. I LOVE making socks. They are beautiful. They are quick. There is no sewing involved. How much better could life be?

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JeanF — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:13:45 GMT

2 circular needles instead of dpns - please explain how it works. I go potty with dpns - even gave the cat a serious earcleaning with one once! Fleecewitch UK

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JaniceL — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:50:51 GMT

Carol..........if you ever decide to give up being a full-time sockhead think about writing. What a great column and such a sense of humor. I tried to knit a pair of socks once and gave up because of the double pointed needles and have not taken the time to find out how to knit with circular needles for socks......must do that, just taught myself continental knitting, so much faster that throwing with the right hand. Janice

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

PhyllisV — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:04:35 GMT

I'd like to reiterate comments by Kim Q. I'd love to be a sock addict but sock patterns all assume that everyone has the same sized feet. Although they allow for changes in length, I've never seen directions for changes in lower leg, ankle, and foot width. Does anyone know where directions to correct for foot measurements other than length can be found?

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Jennifer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:43:31 GMT

Mwahahaha. Perfect timing. I'm planning to knit myself a slew of socks in '09. My goal is to have the best clad feet on the planet. As for anyone who is running on a budget, I heartily suggest learning to spin & dye. Great fun, even with KoolAid! &, getting together with friends, makes it even loonier. &, Sandi, dear, you look fabulous! Please, please share your secret! [Assuming our fav Christmas cordials & chocolates aren't on the menu. booooo]

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

Anne MarieW — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:15:49 GMT

Yes, I admit that I have a Sock Head problem. Yes, this looks just like my kind of knitting book and it is on my wish list for when I can justify the expense.Obviously, Knitting Daily knows that they have a helpless audience to pander their stuff to, but these are difficult economic times and some of us have Qiviut tatses and Red Heart budgets. Please, more helpful hints, folksy patter and maybe a new free pattern once in a while and less merchandising of the product.

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SharonH — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:59:33 GMT

I really wish I could knit socks. What gets me is the tight gauge. My hands seriously ache after just a few rounds and it's no fun at all. I have the same problem with crochet, except I can only do a few stitches there. I can knit lace and cables for sweaters or shawls for hours, and I make a ton of hats on DPNs, but socks kill my hands.

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Kathfemme — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:19:12 GMT

Whoa, Sandi! I don't always get to read all of the Knitting Daily emails, so I must have missed the one where you were kidnapped, taken to a big city and had a fabulous spa treatment and glamour-girl makeover! Your first haircut was nice, but this, well... you look phenomenal!

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Maezing — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:13:28 GMT

Sure hope it works later, was wanting to see the site so much! Let us know in Knitdaily when it is fixed, please.

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jeanbes — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:02:34 GMT

I made socks for my disables husband he has a brace so I had to make them longer but the one without the brace will not stay up any suggestions Jeanb

re: How to Become A Sock Knitting Addict

Deb S — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:29 GMT

Hi, I read the article by Carol Sulcoski and it was like she was describing me. I was scared to knit socks with double points and yes the double circular needles are the way to go. I have knitted many pair of socks and I think I am a sock addict also.

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peneloped — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:13:26 GMT

Hi, I am a sock knitting addict!!! I was afraid to attempt socks, because I always thought it would be difficult. But, once I made my first (horrible) pair, I was hooked. I didn't do to well at dpns at first, but after I learned magic loop, I found that I could do both with equal ease. Currently, I am doing two at once on one circular - this is the way to go for me when I am working with very fine yarn, no Second Sock Syndrome, and the project doesn't seem as tiny as it is. Heres to the Sock Addicts of the World!