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The Knitters Thread

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  • crumblepie wrote: »
    I used Silver's sock class and use the circular needle toe up option. Once you get the hang of it it's easy and if you buy the wool on offer it's not too expensive.

    I tend to look for any 4ply wool. One lot I bought was 75% wool and 25% nylon and said suitable for socks. I'm currently knitting some that are 50% merino and 50% acrylic. I've used acrylic DK and wasn't too impressed with the results and having 'proper' wool content makes the socks so much warmer and suitable for winter.

    Thanks for the info about using 4 ply. I also knitted the Silver's sock, in Dk, and although I was very chuffed with my first effort, they are quite wide, and keep falling off. I wondered if it would make any difference with 4 ply, so will give it a try with proper sock wool.
  • Amyrose
    Amyrose Posts: 54 Forumite
    Found this site and thought some of you might be interested.

    If you make and sell crafts for a living.. is it really work?

    http://www.make-crafts-for-cash.com/
  • moo2moo
    moo2moo Posts: 4,694 Forumite
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    Finish of the day:

    PICT0152.jpg

    Tis newborn baby sized and knitted in a cotton/acrylic blend which was really soft to work with and easy to knit because its so smooth. Also v. quick because its tiny :)
    Saving for a Spinning Wheel and other random splurges : £183.50
  • moo2moo wrote: »
    Went to a craft fair yesterday. Saw some hand knitted socks up close and was inspired, awe struck even. Can anyone recommend a book of sock how tos thats not so novice its dull.
    Thank y'all

    Don't waste your money on books that you'll likely only ever use one pattern out of - have a look here:

    http://www.wendyjohnson.net/blog/sockpattern.htm

    It's the pattern I used to make my first pair of socks using the provisional cast on method and five needles and I had good success with it considering I'd never made a pair of socks in my life:eek:

    Wendy (the author of the website) has some really well written patterns with plenty of hints and tips there.

    Then have a look on Ravelry for the free patterns available - there are thousands of lovely sock patterns. Usually you'll find that most sock pattern patterns are divisible by 16 stitches so even if you find a "top down" sock pattern you like, it can be adapted so that you can use the "toe up" method.

    I use the "toe up" method as my cast-on tension is far too tight to even attempt to get it over my foot:rotfl: And to finish the sock off once the ribbing has been worked, I use EZ's sewn cast off method as it's nice and loose and doesn't cut my leg in half:cool:

    I also find that if there are any terms I'm not familiar with a search using google is helpful.

    Took me a while to learn, but now I "magic loop" all my circular knitting projects to save having five needles on the go:

    http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/Magic_Loop__D119.html

    Oh and I'm a knitpicks/pro interchangeable needle junkie too - they are the best needles I have ever worked with :T

    Hope this helps Moo2Moo :-)
  • Sneezy
    Sneezy Posts: 570 Forumite
    edited 4 October 2011 at 8:37AM
    Okay ladies, this is my WIP so it doesn't look like much :-)

    http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/SneezyC/IMAG0016.jpg
    Using my phone to post - apologies in advance for any typos
  • brenda50
    brenda50 Posts: 291 Forumite
    Thanks ladies for the inspiration! I want to knit socks! I guess there will be a market for them and cant wait to start. I used to knit but stopped due to allergies - the fibres would start me sneezing but I reckon that silk will not do that, I have a bag of needles of all sizes and some of them are pretty old so I will hunt them out and hopefully sell some of them as I wont be using them for socks.
  • moo2moo
    moo2moo Posts: 4,694 Forumite
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    each_uisge wrote: »
    Don't waste your money on books that you'll likely only ever use one pattern out of - have a look here:

    http://www.wendyjohnson.net/blog/sockpattern.htm

    It's the pattern I used to make my first pair of socks using the provisional cast on method and five needles and I had good success with it considering I'd never made a pair of socks in my life:eek:

    Wendy (the author of the website) has some really well written patterns with plenty of hints and tips there.

    Then have a look on Ravelry for the free patterns available - there are thousands of lovely sock patterns. Usually you'll find that most sock pattern patterns are divisible by 16 stitches so even if you find a "top down" sock pattern you like, it can be adapted so that you can use the "toe up" method.

    I use the "toe up" method as my cast-on tension is far too tight to even attempt to get it over my foot:rotfl: And to finish the sock off once the ribbing has been worked, I use EZ's sewn cast off method as it's nice and loose and doesn't cut my leg in half:cool:

    I also find that if there are any terms I'm not familiar with a search using google is helpful.

    Took me a while to learn, but now I "magic loop" all my circular knitting projects to save having five needles on the go:

    http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/Magic_Loop__D119.html

    Oh and I'm a knitpicks/pro interchangeable needle junkie too - they are the best needles I have ever worked with :T

    Hope this helps Moo2Moo :-)

    Thank you! Was going to ask for it for my birthday as my dad gets me a book or two every year but have a feeling I'll ask for a contribution towards some knitpro circulars instead.
    Saving for a Spinning Wheel and other random splurges : £183.50
  • Angel_Jenny
    Angel_Jenny Posts: 3,026 Forumite
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    My first every knitted anything! Love this wool - so easy for a total beginner like me. Have 4 different colours to knit now!!
  • Emily926
    Emily926 Posts: 184 Forumite
    Sneezy it looks like its coming along nicely!

    I have decided to do a garter stitch blanket for my baby. I saw a pattern in a book in town but dont want to buy the whole book as there is nothing else that I fancy knitting. Does anyone know if I can buy the single pattern online? The pattern is called Garter Stitch Blanket by Debbie Bliss form Baby knits for Beginners. I saw it on Ravelry but the pattern isn't there.

    Also the pattern uses Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran wool. Can anyone reccommend a cheap site to buy from.

    Sorry for all the questions!:o
    :heart:DD born 14/12/11 :heart:
    :heart: Baby No2 due 08/06/14 :heart:
    Completed stitches 2014: Dolly Mama's
  • NannyJanny
    NannyJanny Posts: 173 Forumite
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    Emily926 wrote: »
    Sneezy it looks like its coming along nicely!

    I have decided to do a garter stitch blanket for my baby. I saw a pattern in a book in town but dont want to buy the whole book as there is nothing else that I fancy knitting. Does anyone know if I can buy the single pattern online? The pattern is called Garter Stitch Blanket by Debbie Bliss form Baby knits for Beginners. I saw it on Ravelry but the pattern isn't there.

    Also the pattern uses Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran wool. Can anyone reccommend a cheap site to buy from.

    Sorry for all the questions!:o

    Wow! Lots of lovely makes everyone.

    I am currently making a garter stitch blankie for the buggy. Strips instead of squares. You actually join by picking up stitches as you go along. Double knitting. Pattern on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moderne-baby-blanket

    Thought it might be another option if you can't find your pattern.
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