I had a friend text me recently to ask what pattern she should choose to knit her first pair of socks, so I thought I’d spin up this list of…
My 30th Socks!
Remember my very first pair of socks?? (Who knew these simple stockinette babies would lead to such a powerful sock knitting addiction??) Well, after about 8 years, they finally developed…
14 Things You Need To Get Started Knitting Socks
I first became addicted to sock knitting about 10 years ago. At first it seemed kind of scary, but after you overcome the anxiety associated with casting on for your…
Winter Garden Socks
When I wanted to learn sock knitting, I bought the fabulous book Knit Socks by Betsy Lee McCarthy. I used this book to make my very first pair of socks and…
Classy Slip-Up Socks
These are my first pair of “real” socks – that is, socks made with actual sock yarn and tiny needles. They took me forever to knit because this is kind…
in-flight knitting
I worked on my second sassy stripes sock on the plane ride home to Utah and I got pretty far – I’m done with the gusset and now knitting the…
My First Socks
I am so proud of myself for finally finishing my first pair of socks! They fit like a glove and since they are made out of heavy yarn they are…
A tip on not screwing up….
Here is a helpful excerpt from today’s Knitting Daily on not making stupid mistakes following your pattern: Lesson Number One: Prepare for bouts of brain-out-the-window knitting ahead of time. Read…
Socks!!
OK, I know I have way too many WIPs and projects on the waiting list, but I couldn’t wait to get started on my very first pair of socks. This…
Choice, Choices….
What should I do this afternoon? Study Family Law, knit some socks, or play with Roxy? update: I took a nap.