These socks are the crafty project I worked on while the in-laws were here. Other than a few spots when I had to refer to the directions every row, they were relatively mindless knitting. I got to use brand-new wool/bamboo/nylon yarn and my bamboo needles, and I was even able to try out the nifty ball winder my mom sent me (could use some practice there...). Fun little project that went pretty quickly. End of story, right?
Not exactly. I snapped the above picture not long before starting the heel to the second sock. Word to the wise: when you think you are having at least a modicum of success with a new skill, don't screw it up by knitting the toe and heel of one sock at odd angles to each other!!
oops. They still work, but every time I put them on I have to laugh. Well, that and twist the sock around until the heel is straight and the toe is sorta straight. Good thing I have enough yarn for a second pair!
4 comments:
very cool. let me know how these wear. I am so curious about the bamboo content.
did I give you my bamboo needles? I broke them left and right and finally gave up on them. If I didn't you can have the few remaining ones.
what ebay seller?
yes, needles from you. I broke one knitting too tightly, but that was a set of 5, so 4 works just fine. I love them now that my knitting is a bit looser. I think you gave me one set of 2's and one set of 1's.
ebay seller...um? will try to remember to send you next time I'm on ebay. I bought some merino from the same lady, going to try that next.
still very cute =)
They look quite comfy, despite the turn. ;) Yeah, we won't TALK about my knitting progress......
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