Accidental Felter: Sock Disaster!

My first ever pair of knitted wool socks ended up in the washer and then the hot dryer with the rest of the sock and undie wash. The result...socks for very small feet!


The Horror!

 All I have left now are my Mitered Socks which have been in limbo for quite some time. At least now, I have an incentive to take them out of hibernation and finish them.

Happy Knitting!

Happy Halloween: Witch's Socks

Happy Halloween to all you fiberistas!

I want the pattern to these witch's socks. Maybe I could use this Ravelry pattern as a starting point (or not!).

Happy Trick or Treating...

What Am I Up To This Fiber Arts Friday?: Dödergök's Mitered Socks

Dödergök's Mitered Socks are my next attempt at a pair of knit socks. Unlike my Lounge Socks which were knit with a worsted 10 ply, this pattern uses 4 ply sock yarn. I'm looking forward to producing a lighter sock.

Have a quick look on Dödergök's blog to see these funky socks. Yes, she is Swedish and has many beautiful creations on her blog. This sock pattern she translated into English.

The cuff is knit in twisted ribbing. According to Dödergök, they have an "unusual toe and heel". The heel seems to be done like an after thought mitten thumb. Does that make sense?

That's all fiberistas! Visit all of the other fiber bloggers taking part in Fiber Arts Friday over at Wisdom Begins in Wonder.

Happy FAF!

Sock Fantasies: Am I Normal?

Yesterday, I made a trip to the big city. There was no time for yarn shopping much to my dismay. However, much to my delight, a copy of Knit Picks latest catalogue was waiting in my mailbox when I got home.

Yarn catalogues should really be wrapped in brown paper envelopes. I spent the evening fantasizing about the lovely yarn and patterns.

Being a bit obsessed about knitting socks lately, I couldn't help being tempted to order this:

You can "pick your poison" and buy a sock kit that allows you to choose from 324 different combinations of patterns for your own unique design. I have a crush on the Violet Martini kit in the upper left corner.

Sock obsession has crept up on me and I haven't even finished knitting my first pair. Am I normal?

Happy Obsessing!

I'm Knitting Socks: Top-Down

After seeking counsel from you sock experts out there, I decided to knit my Quick and Easy Lounge Socks using the top-down method. It appears that a beginner is best knitting using the top-down way. Mitts are knit "top-down". I've knit mitts. So, at least the beginning was familiar!

I just turned the heel witht the help of Silver's Sock Class. Without this great photo tutotrial with very clear instructions, my heel would not be ready for the next step...the gusset!

Thanks for your advice. Next pair, toe-up!

Happy sock knitting!

Toe-Up or Top-Down?: I Just Wanta Knit a Pair of Socks!

Opinions please! What are the advantages, disadvantages and such of knitting socks either toe-up or top-down? I am a newbie to sock knitting. I'd like to get off on the right foot (no pun intended), or I may develop a life-long phobia of knitting socks!

I'm going to knit Liat Gat's Quick and Easy Lounge Socks.

 I look forward to hearing from all of you sock knitters out there.

Thanks!

Happy Socks!