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Posted by Edna on November 16, 2008, 12:42 am
My pattern book is a reprint of an old one and would be copywrite however I
found these for you online.
http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm
http://www.freevintageknitting.com/socks/no300-socks-pattern.html
Edna
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> Edna wrote:
>> I knit all my socks on two needles and join with a flat seam, no problem!
>> Just can't cope with 4 needles or circular needles.
>> Edna in Sydney
> I'm wondering if maybe that's the best way for me to get back into
> knitting. Do you have a basic patterns you can share or is it one that has
> a copy write. If it's a copy write could you tell me where to find one
> like it. I would really like to use the sock weight yarn I have. It's so
> pretty. If I can't find a suitable pattern to use I'll make a scarf with
> what I have and get different yarn for socks.This all took me by surprise.
> I figured knitting was like riding a bike, something you just don't
> forget. I didn't count on my hands becoming so clumsy. The one thing I
> found out when I was practicing is that I still knit to gauge. Now that
> surprised me, I thought that was the area I'd have a problem with.
> Juno
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Posted by Juno B on November 16, 2008, 9:09 am
Edna wrote:
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> My pattern book is a reprint of an old one and would be copywrite however I
> found these for you online.
>
> http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm
>
> http://www.freevintageknitting.com/socks/no300-socks-pattern.html
>
> Edna
>
Thank you for the information Edna, the vintage knitting is a great
source. It has a ton of patterns
for all kinds of great projects. I see it also has hats and mittens.The
kids never seem to have
enough.
When my four were children I knitted mittens and hats year round so that
I'd have plenty for them
in the cold upstate NY winters.
Now I can do that for my grandchildren with these great patterns.
Juno
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Posted by Edna on November 16, 2008, 11:39 pm
I'm happy I could help you Juno.
Happy knitting!
Edna
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> Edna wrote:
>> My pattern book is a reprint of an old one and would be copywrite however
>> I found these for you online.
>> http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm
>> http://www.freevintageknitting.com/socks/no300-socks-pattern.html
>> Edna
> Thank you for the information Edna, the vintage knitting is a great
> source. It has a ton of patterns
> for all kinds of great projects. I see it also has hats and mittens.The
> kids never seem to have
> enough.
> When my four were children I knitted mittens and hats year round so that
> I'd have plenty for them
> in the cold upstate NY winters.
> Now I can do that for my grandchildren with these great patterns.
> Juno
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Posted by Rick on November 17, 2008, 10:35 am
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> Hi all,
> I've been lurking for awhile and after the suggestion of Mirjam decided
> I should come here with my little problem. My name is Juno, I live in
> the Hudson Valley region of NY State. I'm a retired nurse, 12 years now,
> and I love to sew. =A0I have 9 grandchildren who always want Gram to make
> them something.I decided after about a million years to start
> knitting again. My problem is that my hands just don't work as well as
> they use to. I wanted to make some socks but they are becoming a major
> disaster.I picked up some very pretty yarn >http://www.woolneedlework.com=
/Yarn/Supersocke_Tropic_Colors.shtml
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> but I seem to be all thumbs trying to make them. I use to make socks all
> the time. Those 4 skinny needles and my fingers just aren't making it. I
> saw on one post that someone mentioned using long circular needles and
> the "magic loop" method or 2 sets of circular needles. Would you be so
> kind as to explain these methods to me. I hate to be defeated by anything=
.
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> Many thanks.
> =A0 Juno
Juno,
We use circular hoop looms. This the cheating way of knitting. You
don't actually use knitting needles but a loom with pegs on it. This
also keeps the hands from getting cramped as you not constantly
holding needles. You may have seem some in craft store under the
Knifty Knitter brand name. My DW made some great St. Nick stockings
for a newphew and it turned out great.
Regards,
Rick Boesen
Olivet, Michigan
www.FiberArtfest.com
www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com
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Posted by Juno B on November 17, 2008, 1:42 pm
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> Juno,
> We use circular hoop looms. This the cheating way of knitting. You
> don't actually use knitting needles but a loom with pegs on it. This
> also keeps the hands from getting cramped as you not constantly
> holding needles. You may have seem some in craft store under the
> Knifty Knitter brand name. My DW made some great St. Nick stockings
> for a newphew and it turned out great.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rick Boesen
> Olivet, Michigan
> www.FiberArtfest.com
> www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com
Rick,
I find that a very interesting concept and one that I will keep in mind
to explore. I'm always open to trying new things or old things new ways.
Keeps the mind from bogging down.
Thanks Rick,
Juno
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>> I knit all my socks on two needles and join with a flat seam, no problem!
>> Just can't cope with 4 needles or circular needles.
>> Edna in Sydney
> I'm wondering if maybe that's the best way for me to get back into
> knitting. Do you have a basic patterns you can share or is it one that has
> a copy write. If it's a copy write could you tell me where to find one
> like it. I would really like to use the sock weight yarn I have. It's so
> pretty. If I can't find a suitable pattern to use I'll make a scarf with
> what I have and get different yarn for socks.This all took me by surprise.
> I figured knitting was like riding a bike, something you just don't
> forget. I didn't count on my hands becoming so clumsy. The one thing I
> found out when I was practicing is that I still knit to gauge. Now that
> surprised me, I thought that was the area I'd have a problem with.
> Juno
>