I finished my first sock-like object. The ankle looks too small, but it’s really stretchy, so it fits fine (K3P2 ribbing). I’m not happy with the pointy toe. This came from a pattern in “Knitting With Balls”. I may not make the second sock, because I found the pattern difficult to follow–I’m pretty well convinced there was a problem in the heel turn instructions, because I finally had to just wing it to get it to come out right.
I’m still kind of proud of myself for actually making a sock, even though you can buy them for about 1/4th the cost of the yarn. I had some issues, of course, but I only picked up my first set DPNs about a week ago, so I’m pretty pleased with my progress. At least it looks like a sock, and I wasn’t sure it would.
I didn’t finish the mate to my first attempt at socks either. I frogged it and tried again. The second attempt came out much better – I made a pair of socks instead of just a sock.
Just before you graft the toe, when the stitches are on the two needles. At each end of both needles, with a spare needle pick up the first stitch and then pass the second stitch over it. (Sort of a decrease.) Do that at both ends of both needles. The toe will be less pointy.
and, if it’s any consolation, i didn’t finish the second sock in my first attempt. in fact, that lone sock is still in one piece, albeit tangled up in my stash boxes… :teehee:
Woo hoo!!! looks great…I’m working on my third-ever sock now. My first pair don’t look like the greatest socks in the world, but they are functional. It just gets easier and easier…
Joe,
I never made a mate for my first sock either. I figured being the first one, if I made a mate for it then it would get worn and eventually worn out. I wanted it kept perfect like a trophy. :teehee:
By the way, BEAUTIFUL work. And if you are keen to try again-I couldn’t recommend Silvers Sock Class more. Wonderful step by step instructions there.
