Kathleen's KAL

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

joycefesler — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:27:49 GMT

I have knit several pair of socks and always use the long circular needle which I really like.

With the Almondine pattern I am trying to knit both socks at once on the same long needle.

I have just finished the ribbing and have started the pattern. At first I had a terrible time with my

yarns getting tangled up but have finally conquered that. Of course it takes twice as long to finish the sock but at least when I am done they will both be done.

Joyce in San Antonio, TX

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

Meladig — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:06:00 GMT

jansknits,

i learned a great technique for the ladder issue. when you are moving from one needle to the other, knit the first stitich normally, then when you go to knit the second stitch, you pull your working yarn tight. it works really well at eliminating the laddersa

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

jansknits — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:47:44 GMT

I am anxiously waiting for my copy to arrive! I love knitting socks - my biggest dilemma is the ladders I get between my kneedles. I hope I can perfect my sock knitting technique.

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

lorich83 — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:36:18 GMT

Hey Dancingturtles,

Love your screen name! and your socks! Thanks for answering my question. I'm getting along okay with one yarn in my right hand and one in my left. The purling for the heel flap threw me... I can't quite get the hang of purling two colors. (It's not the heel, I love heels) I'm not giving up however, they are so neat looking! I was going to knit just one of these, but they are so fun I might have to make two. Almondine's are calling though... I am thrilled to be learning so much!

Lori

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

bessT — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:52:18 GMT

wall5:

... I absolutely love the twist on the top of the socks. Who thinks of these things???

Isn't that cast-on a hoot? Great fun - evidently someone in Latvia ...

Progress report, finished Asymm., well into French Market, both from yarns on hand. Sock thoughts: the Asymmetrical pair are the first I've ever done with specific right and left feet. I didn't always get the cables twisting accordingly, kept straying to the instructions for the right panel only for the row 1. It doesn't matter for wear, if I would make these for a gift I would pay more attention. I really like the cable decrease, how the cable then disappears into the work. I give my first pair of this 'class' a conditional pass - I will have to re-knit the toes using the reinforcing thread that came with the yarn.

On the French Markets I am working with 5 dpns, one strand in each hand to work the charts. If one color has a longish stretch towards the end of one needle, I carry it at the last or second last stitch so that the work doesn't pull in when the color is needed on the next needle. I like easy repeats. The one block of the first chart seems off-kilter to work although the results look ok. Chart 3 is coming along well. My colors are an orange/red, a pale dull green and a medium dull green, not as contrasty as I would like. The yarn is Jamieson's 2-ply and it will shrink. That is ok, I might end up with slippers for a grandchild but this pattern is fun to make. Here is a piccy:

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

wall5 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:13:50 GMT

I am finishing the second of the asymmetrical socks while I am starting the first of the French Market socks. I absolutely love the twist on the top of the socks. Who thinks of these things???

Sharon

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

dancingturtles — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:11:09 GMT

Judy - you are the brave one with all that you have been through recently. My thoughts are with you.

I wanted to get better at Fair Isle, so I tackled the French Market Socks. They ended up being not as difficult as I had feared. That said, I only knit what I want to knit. Knitting should be more joy than frustration!

Take care,

Anne

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

Grandma V — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:11:40 GMT

goldenfleece:

Lorich83: iI love your colors too. We will have to compare photos then they are done. Knit On!

Ceclia and Judy W: My prayers are with you during this time of transition in your lives post trauma. I think that knitting is very cathartic. I learned to knit six years ago when my father was struggling with cancer and his end of life. My step-mother is an avid scarf knitter. She has a wonderful knack for combining color and textures in her scarves. She has never learned to read a pattern but her scarves are truly Art. She inspired me to learn to knit during our time of loss and I have not stopped knitting since and then my hobby became and obsession and finally developed into my yarn dying business. I make time every day to knit and it really helps. Socks are great because they promote a sense of accomplisment. I hope that knitting helps you both in the same way it did for me.

Blessings,

Laura

Laura - Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. Everyone is so supportive.

Celia

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

Grandma V — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:05:59 GMT

JudyW:

Marie, I want to thank you for your comments. Our beloved, bright, beautiful, over-achiever daughter was struck by a student's car on a university campus early May 2010, suffering a major TBI. She lived for fifty weeks, seemed to be making some progress, but after the first of the year, things slowly got worse until her death in late April. I felt that everyone expected me to immediately go back to my pre-accident life and it is good to know that my difficulty with that is normal. She loved my knitting and used and wore it until sometimes I had to knit a replacement. There are two sweaters completed during the year anticipating her recovery.

Celia, take care of yourself and enjoy your family.

Judy

Judy - I am deeply sorry for your loss - thank you for your concern for my loss. What a great group of knitters here in this sock KAL.

Celia

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

Grandma V — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:58:41 GMT

Marie - Thank you for your advice - it is wonderful to feel the support of knitting daily friends and to feel of your love and concern and we really have never met. Isn't it a fantastic way that a common interest bonds people together in friendship and love? Keep knitting!!

Celia

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

judy@160 — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:19:09 GMT

goldenfleece:
My husband really likes these socks and has requested a pair in charcoal grey and one in olive green

Thanks , I guess they are a cross between grey and brown. Paton's Kroy sock yarn . I really liked the way they turned out.

I have made my hubby several pairs but he reports he can't get use to them.

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

judy@160 — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:16:47 GMT

dancingturtles:

Lorich83 - I usually hold one strand in each hand. Some people hold both strands in one hand. I have to be careful because my throwing (right) is tighter than my picking (left). In any case, just make sure you always hold the same color in the same hand throughout the project.

I finished both the Asymmetrical Cables and the French Market Socks. I am now on the Almondine. I have posted more details in Ravelry, but here are the pics.

I enjoyed both pairs, but while knitting the French Market Socks it is particularly fun to watch to pattern take shape.

Anne

Wow, you do great work and are much braver than I with French Market Socks. I skipped them and headed for the Almondine.

Judy

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

dancingturtles — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:58:05 GMT

Lorich83 - I usually hold one strand in each hand. Some people hold both strands in one hand. I have to be careful because my throwing (right) is tighter than my picking (left). In any case, just make sure you always hold the same color in the same hand throughout the project.

I finished both the Asymmetrical Cables and the French Market Socks. I am now on the Almondine. I have posted more details in Ravelry, but here are the pics.

I enjoyed both pairs, but while knitting the French Market Socks it is particularly fun to watch to pattern take shape.

Anne

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

goldenfleece — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:27:44 GMT

Judy@160 I love the gray. My husband really likes these socks and has requested a pair in charcoal grey and one in olive green. Your socks certainly look spectacular. The French markets are next. Mine are coning along well. I am making several pairs of socks for each of my family afor Christmas. I hope I have enough time. ;

Re: Sock Knitting Master Class: Knit Along with Ann Budd

judy@160 — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:40:08 GMT