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OrkneyStar

Little socks for DS, in Opal Memory Yarn. Did them on two needles from a very old pattern- the fit neatly so if I make any more will make next size up (actually did size 1 for width, size 2 for length so would do a 2/3 next time lol!). Quick and easy. Making a hat for me with more of same yarn (more pics of socks on ravelry and will be of hat too eventually!).
Hope all are well.
x

stressedoutmumof1

Hi everyone

Was hoping I would be able to pick your collective brains

Currently in the middle of knitting Alan Dart's Westie Dog (too cute!) anyway I was merrily knitting away using sirdar snuggly snowflake chunky wool (that's not easy to knit with I can tell you!). The pattern for the particular row I am working on goes (K3 Inc 1 K3) repeat to end - should have 48 stitches by the end.... anyhoo I'm at the end of my row and I have a leftover stitch! I count my stitches already knitted and I have 47 so that would make 48. I was stumped

I have now managed to work out that in my previous row I dropped a stitch :eek: hence the reason for the extra stitch at the end.

Now my question is this, do I just slip the extra stitch of the needle and leave it, continue in pattern and then remedy the dropped stitch when I get to it in my row?

If you've managed to read all that - well done

I'd be ever so grateful for some help - thanks :T

janb5

stressedoutmumof1 wrote: »

Hi everyone

Was hoping I would be able to pick your collective brains

Currently in the middle of knitting Alan Dart's Westie Dog (too cute!) anyway I was merrily knitting away using sirdar snuggly snowflake chunky wool (that's not easy to knit with I can tell you!). The pattern for the particular row I am working on goes (K3 Inc 1 K3) repeat to end - should have 48 stitches by the end.... anyhoo I'm at the end of my row and I have a leftover stitch! I count my stitches already knitted and I have 47 so that would make 48. I was stumped

I have now managed to work out that in my previous row I dropped a stitch :eek: hence the reason for the extra stitch at the end.

Now my question is this, do I just slip the extra stitch of the needle and leave it, continue in pattern and then remedy the dropped stitch when I get to it in my row?

If you've managed to read all that - well done

I'd be ever so grateful for some help - thanks :T

Could you pick up the slipped stitch with a crochet hook and then adjust the row accordingly?

janb5

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Little socks for DS, in Opal Memory Yarn. Did them on two needles from a very old pattern- the fit neatly so if I make any more will make next size up (actually did size 1 for width, size 2 for length so would do a 2/3 next time lol!). Quick and easy. Making a hat for me with more of same yarn (more pics of socks on ravelry and will be of hat too eventually!).
Hope all are well.
x

I do like your work Orkney Star- they are so inspiring. What is it like doing socks on two needles rather than four- did you prefer it ?

OrkneyStar

janb5 wrote: »

I do like your work Orkney Star- they are so inspiring. What is it like doing socks on two needles rather than four- did you prefer it ?

I actually prefer 4 (or 5) needle socks but the only pattern I had to hand in the small sizes was for 2 needles (there are some on ravelry for 4 needles but printer not working just now and not writing it all out by hand lol!). The main disadvantage is the sewing at the end, and of course the seams, but I managed to make them fairly neat. Of course the change in pattern makes the join line more obvious, if you used a plain yarn this would be less evident! I am sure somewhere I did print a dpn pattern for small socks ages ago but can I find it (despite all my patterns being in one box lol!) ????
HTH

berrybug

orkneystar your socks are great noticed from this thread quite a few people do socks , not done any myself for years but nice to see your work and all the other super things people knit . I am very new to using a computer so maybe once i learn a bit more i will be able to put pictures on too .

NannyJanny

Have been following this thread for ages. Love it. But only felt motivated to register and post to warn you of the danger of learning to knit socks. It becomes very addictive. Whatever else I am knitting for family there is also always and without fail a pair of socks on the go. I began because my youngest has size 14 feet with the obvious problems. Loves his custom made socks. Now I can't stop. It just seems such a loving thing to make for someone.
Enjoy. You have been warned!

janb5

I quite agree with you but I think it is one of my better addictions! I love making socks and I am learning more and more. I think self yarning wool is soo clever and so far have not tired of doing it.

OrkneyStar

janb5 wrote: »

I quite agree with you but I think it is one of my better addictions! I love making socks and I am learning more and more. I think self yarning wool is soo clever and so far have not tired of doing it.

:T:T:T:T
Me too lol.
I always have socks (or sometimes mittens) on the go, as well as a jumper, perhaps a scarf, and also maybe another project! I knit different things at different times, eg night on my own=complicated pattern, 'stitch n !!!!!' at a friends=simple pattern lol!

NannyJanny

So on the subject of socks, (must get a life), have you ever tried bamboo with nylon? Or am I stuck forever with Regia wool. Frightened to lower the quality due to wearability issues etc. Twilleys Gorgeous is the next one I have bought to try. Only noticed when it arrived that it was DK not 4ply. Tension square looms I'm afraid. Be grateful for any suggestions as to what you ladies use as reliable sock wool.

Before I start sounding obsessive - I have also knitted two gilets (grandaughters), coat, dress & shoes (doll), cabled jumper and coat/cardie (soon to be daughter in law), since Christmas. OK and four pairs of socks for son. Which leads me to another question - does anybody else never seem to get to knit anything for themselves?!