WIP: Sock - Athena - Page 2

Antares · 02-01-2013, 08:43 PM

Lovely socks! Now get that hose off before it strangle-ates you! (That's my feelings about hose at any rate!)

dturner · 02-02-2013, 03:26 AM

I like both the pattern and the yarn. Good job, and glad you enjoyed your cruise!

Woodi · 02-08-2013, 04:48 PM

Very, very pretty socks; you did a great job!

JudyD · 02-09-2013, 12:38 PM

So well done!!!

Judy

Quik · 02-09-2013, 08:51 PM

These socks were donated to a fund-raiser this morning. It was a silent auction and it raised $27

. I'm very happy about it because it's a very good cause. Another reason why I was wearing hose when I model it.

I didn't want to get them dirty after I washed them.
Anyway, I still have some yarn left so I'm going to knit a pair of child socks (I hope I have enough). I'll post pic when done.
Once again, I really appreciate your encouragements and enjoy your friendships.

~ Quik

GrumpyGramma · 02-09-2013, 09:18 PM

That's great! It's nice to know someone appreciates handmade knitted socks.
If you're not sure you have enough yarn, do you have something that would coordinate and make the heels and toes a different color? If you're doing toe-up, you can make the cuff whatever length you have enough yarn for. This might be a good reason for an afterthought heel, you can decide later if you want a different yarn for the heel.

Antares · 02-12-2013, 03:38 AM

So glad your socks brought in some money for the fundraiser. People bidding on and paying for your hard work like that makes it all worthwhile, doesn't it?

MoniDew · 02-17-2013, 01:17 AM

gorgeous! great job!

eadunphy · 02-17-2013, 11:37 AM

Those are absolutely beautiful - I am in awe!!! My oldest son is a sock junkie and I'd love to knit him a pair or two but everytime I think about attempting it I chicken out. Is it really as difficult as it looks?

Congratulations on getting through the ripping out and restarts - I admire your tenacity

GrumpyGramma · 02-17-2013, 04:33 PM

One of knittings best-kept secrets is that socks really aren't that difficult (if I can do them, anyone can.) If you want to try your hand at it, I'd suggest Silver's Sock Class or Lifestyle Toe Up Socks - No Swatch Needed for starters. Make up a pair in worsted weight yarn to see how everything works, then do whatever you want. There are videos galore to help with heels and toes.