Seeing all the great socks on here inspired me to finally give them a try. It only took me 20+ years of knitting to get around to it.
Can’t help feeling like I cheated or something though, since I still haven’t ‘turned a heel’ or ‘worked a gusset’. Maybe another time. I’ll definitely use this pattern again since it was so easy! http://www.knitpicks.com/Two+At+Once+Toe-Up+Sock+Pattern_PD50417220.html from Knitpicks (two at once, toe-up,with an afterthought heel). Made with Bernat Sox yarn & 3.75mm needles. Not so thrilled with the way the colour blotched in areas, but they’re really comfy anyways.
That looks great. Now that you are over the basic fear of socks you will find that turning a heel and working a gusset are very easy. It is simply a new technique and like all new techniques take it a little slow and don’t be afraid to frog and do those stitches over again.
Suggestion is to put in a life line just before you start the heel. That way there is no problem restarting the heel.
I definitely see why socks are addictive!
Not yet sure what the next pair will look like exactly, but there will be another pair after I get some baby gift items made.
You’re welcome for the pattern Slim.
I was worried I might not want to make the 2nd since this was my initial attempt, that’s why I went with 2-at-once. Thought toe-up would be an interesting way of making them too.
Your socks look great, and I downloaded the FREE PATTERN from KnitPicks, too!
You are ahead of me! I haven’t’ taken the sock plunge yet! I’m still on the outside with my nose pressed against the glass, watching the sock party goin’ on inside! I need to come in outa the cold!
:clink: They look awesome… I too have gone to the dark side and in the process of socks (well I only frogged 5 times and lots of bad words)!!! yes, at the heel, shaping and gusset part…but I’m gonna keep on trying:hug:
