Slightly Obsessed With Socks
It was suggested to me that my newly discovered passion for sock knitting might be some kind of foot fetish. I declined to comment, and continue to knit round and round. I've always preferred smaller projects to big, or at least projects that can be worked on in smaller bites. And there are only so many peggy squares and scarves a girl really needs (no comments on how many socks a girl needs, please).
So, socks it is. With the aid of this fabulous book from my local library (now on its way from Amazon with its sequel), I've been experimenting with different needle techniques. I'd struggled with double-pointed needles in the past, but couple with socks, it was kind of fun. For speed though (especially when ribbing), I think I prefer one or two circular needles.
My collection of yarns has grown considerably in the last month or so, as I've looked at wools with a different eye, finding new potential. Much to the delight of the the few wool shops within my little world. Even odds and ends from my Mum are now becoming socks!
Purposefully mismatched stripes, and a selection of quite differently textured yarns are coming together rather nicely. I decided, rather sensibly I thought, to work on both socks at the same time, so as to avoid finishing one and then moving on to the next exciting thing.
That's worked quite well, as I feel like I'm competing against myself to keep one up with the other! I have to admit, I'm not in a hurry to go back and weave in all the ends though - that's the drawback with lots of stripes, I suppose. Still as we're heading into winter here, these warmers will be great, coming quite a way up my calves, so far.
Anyway, to the sock knitting end, I decided to start a Sock Knitting Group to hopefully show off and share my sock sucesses, stories (and possibly frustrations) with others who are this way inclined. So, if you're a knitter of socks, please think about joining me. I'd love to see your creations, and pick up some new skills and techniques.
Comments
Woo! Yeah, I figured from all the blogs around there are about knitting socks and sock knitalongs that there'd be one, too. Glad I wasn't the only one looking! :-)
I think it's definitely an addiction - hopefully it's catch on here in New Zealand a bit more, so the wool stores will get in some more sock knitting yarns (even Patons don't have the variet here in NZ/AUS as they seem to in the US)!