I have really been enjoying knitting socks again. I had forgotten how addictive socks are! It's hard to put them down; I want to continue. Thank you for your comments yesterday. If you leave a comment today, you will automatically be entered in the drawing. Please let me know your shoe size. I will adjust the number of rows in the socks to fit your foot. If you know your American shoe size, that makes it even easier. If not, I will convert the measurement.
I got up at 4:15 a.m. this morning, made a small pot of espresso coffee, and enjoyed a cafe au lait as I knit in the dark. I was eager to get going on the heel of the first purple sock. I felt a little rusty, and had to stop a couple of times, to fix my errors. Turning a heel takes a lot of concentration. I found my mind was wandering. This yarn is very pretty. It's got soft, muted stripes in different hues of purple. It feels so good to knit up another ball of yarn from my stash. I'd forgotten how much fun it is to make something in a new, vibrant color.
I organized my yarn last week, and most of what I have now is sock yarn and baby yarn. I received a gift card to Amazon from my brother and sister in law last Christmas, and I bought several balls of sock yarn with it. I plan to start knitting them regularly again. They are so much fun. It's nice to do something that is comfortable and familiar. I've made this pattern for several friends and family members, and everyone has been happy with the fit. It's by my knitting teacher, Yuko Frederick, and is available on Ravelry. It's her basic sock pattern.
Now it's time to rip out the last row of my shawl. I have 54 double crochets on one side, and 55 on the other. That will keep me busy. I found where the problem is. So much of knitting and crocheting is being able to read your work, and to spot the errors. The dark grey yarn that I'm using is a challenge for me. It's harder to see, especially at my age. I'll work on it in the daylight, which will help. How are things with you?
That purple yarn reminds me of the tiny patch of Siberian irises in my from yard. Whose yarn is that?
ReplyDeleteI also have a hard time working unrelieved dark shades like black/charcoal/navy. I work them in the bight daylight only and prefer to use them in patterned work as I can distinguish them better that way. They seem to just suck in the light.
There are massive lights above my loom, but it's getting time for me to invest in a very good standing lamp for handwork. I had been putting it off but it's needed.
[Shoe size US 9 1/2.... Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!]
Hi Jill, 9 1/2. Okay. This is so interesting. I think in my case I might need to get some prescription glasses. I use the readers. The standing lamp sounds like a good idea. I love the antique ones...
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about knitting, but your work looks really neat. I see it especially in close up photos. You take time and do it well. I know someone who knits, but she is very impatient and her work shows it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nil. It takes a lot of practice, patience, and persistence.
DeleteOo, on pick me pick me - heeheehee. Truly though what a sweet and generous gift. If I am picked 5.5-6 size, but if I don't, I am equally happy for the winner. Will be curious to see your shawl finished. Happy evening.
ReplyDeleteI've got you down, Lady Locust. The shawl is getting there. I will post photos of it soon. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteI love the purple tones of those socks. Socks are the one thing I gave up on, I'm not a great knitter and I just found socks too fiddly.
ReplyDeleteI love the purple tones in these socks, too. Diva Farm Days, please leave me your shoe size. Socks are a challenge. it took me three pair to get the hang of it, and to develop the right fit.
DeleteThose purple shades are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI find reading my knitting one of the hardest parts however the more I do it the better. You really need that understanding especially when it comes to finding and fixing mistakes. I admire your patience.
Kylie
Thank you Kylie. It's gotten easier over time. The more I knit this pattern, the more comfortable and familiar it becomes.
DeleteYou are indeed very artistic and the colour is sublime. Here's hoping, size 38 (7) 🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you Fez. The color is spectacular in person. I have you down; thank you for including you size.
ReplyDeleteI know how much you enjoy using DPN's for sock, so when I saw these new needles by Addi I immediately thought of you. People using them in my online knitting groups think they are awesome. http://www.handsomefibers.com/addi-FlexiFlips
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, I just bought two pair of Knitpicks dpn's. I had lost one needle from my sets of size ones and one point fives. I searched everywhere, but couldn't find them. Thanks for the tip. I will read the reviews.
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