Adventures in Sock Making
So, here's a little story about knitting my first pair of socks...as told through memes. If you're a knitter, you'll understand.
I used to be terrified of attempting socks, but I really, really wanted to make some for gifts. So, I found a good, easy pattern and went to town.
My first pair, I worked on DPNs (double pointed needles). And then I remembered how much I HATE DPNs.
But I persisted. It took me a few days, and it was a little hairy in a few places, but I finally finished my very first sock!
But then I noticed it. The bane of my knitting existence. No matter how hard I tried to prevent it...
And the cast on row was way too tight. My tried-and-true Long Tail Cast On had failed me.
I was super bummed. I was determined to not give up. I tried again with the second sock, with a new cast on and with a new method.
Can I just say right here and now -- I love Magic Loop. Game changer. I finished my second sock in no time.
But alas...
I scoured the Internet, desperately looking for answers. I had to make this work!
I happened across this video and my mind was blown. It was too easy.
I started my next pair of socks. It worked!!! I have mastered the sock!
I mean, I've only knit 2 1/2 socks, but...
Let's hope.
And here are my first socks! I call these my "Guinea pig socks" because a lot of it was just testing out to see if 1) I could actually make a sock and 2) what methods work the best. I'm so glad I tested them out, first! As you can see, laddering was my biggest issue with both. I'm halfway on my next pair and so far *knock on wood*, they are looking good! I'm so excited!
Pattern: Favorite Socks by Kristin Lehrer
Yarn: Felici by Knit Picks
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