The Knitters Thread

NualaBuala

mardatha wrote: »

I cant explain knitting to anybody, I just muddle people up. I had best stay quiet and get on with my socks lol!

Well you gave me an excellent explanation today! :T But I don't believe the bit about staying quiet and getting on with your socks ... not for one second! Would love to hear what RV would say about that!

mardatha

HE SAYS I ALWAYS DO !! NANANANANA!! :cool::cool::cool:
probly that's catty RV-speak for "you're always knitting when I want fed" though... :rotfl:

NualaBuala

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Am wondering if he's agreeing cos he's scared of you when you're armed with pointy needles!

OrkneyStar

NualaBuala wrote: »

Oh thanks Orkney ... and it wasn't you who confused me, I'm permanently like that when it comes to knitting! Not too keen on the idea of bumpy bits inside my socks (other than my ankles) so maybe I will stick with the rib for this pair.

That's lovely wool, I remember seeing it in Kemps but couldn't think of anything I'd use it for so now I know, thanks!

If knit rib all the way round your socks for every row you will end up with a slightly tighter sock which basically looks same outside and inside.
If you knit all the way round you will have a smooth outside with the 'v' shaped stitches and a slightly less smooth inside, with little u shaped stitches.
TBH even if I did a ribbed part to the leg part I would be inclined to do a flat sole but that is just me- sort of like this (not my work!).
The pattern I have for the crofter wool also has leg warmers and socks in 4 sizes. I also have some of the chunky wool to make a neck warmer!

NualaBuala

OrkneyStar wrote: »

If knit rib all the way round your socks for every row you will end up with a slightly tighter sock which basically looks same outside and inside.
If you knit all the way round you will have a smooth outside with the 'v' shaped stitches and a slightly less smooth inside, with little u shaped stitches.
TBH even if I did a ribbed part to the leg part I would be inclined to do a flat sole but that is just me- sort of like this (not my work!).
The pattern I have for the crofter wool also has leg warmers and socks in 4 sizes. I also have some of the chunky wool to make a neck warmer!

Thanks Orkney Star ... tight might be handy for not falling down. Although they will not be very long so it won't really matter. I think Silver's tutorial has the flat sole and foot part, just the leg bit is in rib. But I like the look of the knitted leg bit and it sure would be easier, I think I will try that ... if I don't like it, I can do my next pair differently. Although at the rate I'm going that will probably be years from now!

Neck warmer, socks and leg warmers all sound so cosy! You will be well-kitted out for winter!

mardatha

I dont liek long hand knitted socks, they make my legs too warm, ankle length is great.

La_escocesa

mardatha wrote: »

Anybody who isnt on Ravelry - do join! Its infinite in help and advice and ideas.

Thanks mardatha. I've just joined

Finished my yoga blanket today so now looking for my next project...

I do like the look of all the socks but think it'd take a bit of practice getting used to dpns.

OrkneyStar

mardatha wrote: »

I dont liek long hand knitted socks, they make my legs too warm, ankle length is great.

My crofter ones are long- almost knee, but I knew that from the pattern- they are probably for bed/very cold mornings!
As a rule I like either long or short but not halfway in the middle lol!
Aren't we all funny things ?
xx

La_escocesa

Actually, the more I think about it... I might try knitting in the round to knit a cover for my new Kindle - might be a good starter project if I knit something simple like this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/karens-kindle-sweater

:T

lambanana

I am 7 rows plus the cast off from finishing my shawl, I'm very excited about this!