The Knitters Thread

lambanana

Hmm favourite sock patterns...I can knit a plain, cuff down, stockinette sock without a pattern now as I've knit quite a few pairs but I started with a free pattern I got with a ball of King Cole Zig Zag sock yarn. A favourite is always Silver's Sock Class (google it) for a basic, beginner sock with lots of pictures to help you through the process.

I've knit a few pairs of fancier socks now and my favourite pattern was one called Monkey by Cookie A, it was in the free on-line knitting magazine Knitty, you should find it if you google Monkey Cookie A

I am working on my husband's sock, so far my head hasn't exploded but I'm sorely tempted by the lacy scarf I'm knitting for MiL which is a more interesting project to work on. I will stick with the sock though as DH has been whinging!

csarina

mardatha wrote: »

My grand daughter is knitting them, they look a lot neater on your feet than they do here.

I luv ;
'em will have to have a go, just like granny used to wear!!!

Could you stitch something onto the sole to make them longer wearing? I used to make baby sleepsuits with feet in and made the soles out of some sort of plastic, its a long time ago now cannot remember just how I did it, I know I just used a pj pattern that had feet in, joined the top and bottom together and put a zip in down the front.

mardatha

I think you can buy stick on soles or else stick on suede-y bits ? Lambanana rather you than me with lace. I HATE lace. I'd go insane fast .

plumduff55

mardatha wrote: »

Very quick and easy slippers for all the family for xmas - Nuala these are IRISH SLIPPERS lol !


http://web.archive.org/web/20080101104155/http://www.theirishewe.com/mt-static/2006/04/two_needle_slippers.shtml

These slippers look great, I will definitely be knitting them. My feet are always cold, in the winter I wear slippers in a larger size size to make room for 2/3 pairs of socks underneath !!!

I have just bought a ticket for the Ravelry knitting weekend at Stirling Uni on Saturday. I have also paid to attend the speed knitting course - not that I want to knit faster but seemingly it helps wear and tear on the joints. I have a problem with my right shoulder and dread ever having to give up knitting because of it.

Happy knitting

mardatha

:jI'm going to the Marketplace but on the friday. Getting a train from Edinburgh and a friend is picking me up at the station. Can't wait !!!

ginnyknit

Hope you have a lovely day out on friday hunny.

mardatha

Ginny, I am so excited about it, its sad LOL! Getting a train for the first time in about 30 years ! Then getting let loose in a hall full of wool...........purple wool,green wool, red wine burgundy wool, black wool.... soft warm lovely wool...... AND I got some pocket money to spend as well !:j:j:j
There's a cafe with seats in the hall, and I'm going from bus to train to car, not much walking. And if I'm shattered after it then it will be worth it

ginnyknit

And stock up on chocolate for the trip:) Sounds like a perfect day. I got excited cos they had wool in B&M yesterday but all I needed was a ball of chocolate brown dk and thats the only colour they didnt have :(:( Will have to include a nip into the market next time I go out.

mardatha

I havent got any brown or you could have it. off to bed now - got docs at 8.20 :eek:

kylebrad

I have finished my first sock (just the one) and I love it!!!! DS1 thought it was sooo funny me knitting socks but now hes seen the finished one he wants a pair and hes 15. DS2 also wants a black and red striped pair. Guess I'm going to be knitting socks for a while.