Join our Sockupied Knit-Along!

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Kathleen Cubley — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:09:17 GMT

To join the knit-along, go to this site:

and then click on the link for the socks you want to knit.

Thanks, Kathleen

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stitchingmama — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:29:18 GMT

Hello! My name is Ramona and I've only been knitting socks, successfully, for a little over a year. My favorite pattern so far has been the two at a time, toe up socks. I have never knitted a Sock KAL and am looking forward to knitting these socks with my newly purchase Lorna's Lace Shepherd Sock in Sweet Potato colorway. I am still dithering between Ann's Go-To Socks and the Simply Elegant Cable Socks.

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PamEL — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:14:58 GMT

Hello, my name is Pam. I am new to knitting and have only learned how to make socks. I've made about 8 pairs but continue to adjust the patterns trying to get a good fit. Each one is better, but I still have problems fitting the instep ( too tight) and the increases for the leg part.

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dme4 — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:05:46 GMT

Hello. My name is Donna and I am from Michigan. When do we start!

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dme4 — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:03:28 GMT

Hello everyone. My name is Donna and I live in Michigan. I have always wanted to learn to knit socks. I will probably start with Anne's Go-To socks. When do we start?

re: Join our Sockupied Knit-Along!

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:18:15 GMT

Hi Everyone!

A couple of things to clarify the knit-along:

1. The knit-along is taking place in a discussion forum, not in the comments to this blog post. Click here: http://bit.ly/ApPedW to go to the knit-along "headquarters" where you'll find the links to the sock you choose to knit (at the top left of the page).

2. The knit-along is only for the patterns in the Simply Sockupied, but you can learn a lot from ready through everyone's comments, too.

Have fun!

Kathleen

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Anne Merrow — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:18:46 GMT

Lisa6532: You're absolutely right, it is confusing. Simply Sockupied is a special issue of Sockupied, so in order to download it on the iPad you'd first download the free Sockupied app, then open it and select "buy now" next to the Simply Sockupied issue.

Judie: Even just searching for "Sockupied" doesn't always pull up the application (even when it's spelled correctly--though that certainly would help!); Apple's search is very mysterious. This link will take you straight to the app:

itunes.apple.com/.../id495810219

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GeriL@2 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:15:58 GMT

Hi everyone my name is Geri and I'm from NY. I love knitting socks this looks like fun.

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Jakki@2 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:11:11 GMT

I also forgot to indroduce myself!

I'm Jakki from Pine Grove, CA (in the Sierra foothills) and have been knitting socks for about 5 years. I've tried many different patterns: cables, lace, crossed stitches, etc. Sometimes they fit and sometimes they don't (boo hoo)!

I'm looking forward to honing my skills and learning a few new things.

jakki2k

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Jakki@2 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:06:34 GMT

Well, I downloaded Simply Sockupied and read a little about the "striped" sock. I'm not sure I'm ready for that one just yet. I think I'll knit the Go-To sock by Ann Budd. Then maybe try making a short row heel without holes! Lots of ideas!

jakki2k

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Diane Manuel — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:47:09 GMT

I am Diane from the Buffalo, NY area. Usually, we have lots of snow and knitted socks are so welcome. I have been knitting socks for a while and have stayed away from patterns and cables. I have done some but generally I stick to the easy and quick. I have downloaded Sockupied and need to pick one of the patterns and get some yarn. The yarn I have now is heavier for a friend who uses them when she works on their small family farm and for my sister when she goes to her grandson's hockey games.

So, I will take the leap and do something outside of my comfort zone. This is exciting.

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back2beckyb — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:23:17 GMT

I and Becky from Grass Valley, CA

I have downloaded the Sockupied and will need to pick pattern and yarn. I have knitted socks before but it has been a long time! I'd like to knit the Cable Socks, but fear they maybe over my skill level...

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Lisa6352 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:36:37 GMT

I have a suggestion for this forum...

If we're replying to someone else's post, it would be helpful if we include the name of that person in our reply. That way we'll know if it's intended for us, and/or can go back and find the original post so that we know what's being talked about.

I hope that made sense! :)

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Lisa6352 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:34:29 GMT

I forgot to introduce myself, too...

I'm Lisa from Illinois. I've been knitting socks for about 5 years, but mostly fairly plain ones. I've only recently ventured into the patterned socks realm

I think I'll do the Up/Down socks (don't remember the official name of the pattern. I won't be real quick about it, though -- work takes a fair amount of time out of my day.

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Terrijco — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:18:55 GMT

I'm downloaded and ready to choose yarn from my stash! Choices:

1. Bijou Basin Ranch, Lhasa Wilderness or...

2. Brown Sheep Co, Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn or...

3. The Unique Sheep, Gradiance Geranium

A preference? Nope, they are all gorgeous! Better read through the patterns before I decide.