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Posted by Katherine on January 18, 2007, 8:10 pm
Shillelagh wrote:
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> > I've noticed this new craze for socks to, I'm not a big knitter of
> > them. I don't much like double-points and I've tried the two circular
> > needle method but I still find that they are fiddly. I've got some two
> > needle patterns that I've made up though - much easier for a two-stick
> > girl like me.
> I don't think it's really that new. I've been knitting socks for years,
> mainly because I love the feel of them and much prefer them to store bought.
> > I guess they are a popular project because they are very portable and
> > offer a reasonably degree of challenge (and thereby interest).
> The portability of socks is a good point. I always have a pair otn and take
> them everywhere. You never know when you can knit a few rows. Luckily for
> me I have some people around me who love getting hand knitted socks from me,
> and never seem to tire of them.
I love handknit socks. So does my son, and he likes for his children to
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have them in the winter as well. That's enough to keep me going! <g> I
also like the portability, and the way they allow me to try new
stitches without making a major investment of time or yarn.
Higs,
Katheirne
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Posted by WoolyGooly on January 17, 2007, 6:43 pm
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>I've noticed this new craze for socks
Socks have been a "craze" for years - just have a look at the
inception date and member count on yahoo lists such as socknitters to
get some idea.
I burned out on socks a while back. I've got more socks in rotation
than I have days in the month to wear them, so I don't need more
socks. I don't need more sweaters either, but I persist in knitting
those.
The BFL socks I finished earlier this week were the first pair of
socks I've been inclined to knit in months.
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Posted by Vintage Purls on January 17, 2007, 7:53 pm
WoolyGooly wrote:
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> >I've noticed this new craze for socks
> Socks have been a "craze" for years
Yes, I wasn't really implying that people haven't been fond of knitting
socks for many, many years. I guess the love of sock knitting is more
obvious now because of the WWW which translates into things like the
support for Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin' Sock Club etc. But clearly
sock knitting has always interested a good many knitters.
VP
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Posted by Mary Fisher on January 18, 2007, 12:21 pm
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> I burned out on socks a while back. I've got more socks in rotation
> than I have days in the month to wear them, so I don't need more
> socks. I don't need more sweaters either, but I persist in knitting
> those.
I prefer knitting for other people because wool makes my torso itch :-(
Mary
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Posted by Wollhexe on January 18, 2007, 7:29 am
Good morning,
I will admit to not liking to knit socks very much. I am hoping for a
"wear your unmatched socks" craze to take hold because I will be right
on that. I make single socks and then lose interest. Knitting ADHD?
Yes, I know there is a way to knit both of them at the same time but it
does not turn me on either.
I like mittens, hats and fingerless gloves for my portable projects.
this Saturday, my 9 year olf GD is coming over . I'll be teaching her
to knit. And by golly, it'll be the German way. I knit with wool in my
left hand, can also throw with my right hand if absolutely necessary.
I must voice my praise for the new Bates needles available now. They
seem to be targeted to new, young knitters, with shorter length, funky
colors and lighter weight.
I'll report back on Sunday on how the lesson went.
With knitterly regards,
Antje is Die Wollhexe in Wayne County NY
Vintage Purls wrote:
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> Mary Fisher wrote:
> > They keep making me socks - but I don't wear them
> Not even around the house instead of slippers?
> I've noticed this new craze for socks to, I'm not a big knitter of
> them. I don't much like double-points and I've tried the two circular
> needle method but I still find that they are fiddly. I've got some two
> needle patterns that I've made up though - much easier for a two-stick
> girl like me.
> I guess they are a popular project because they are very portable and
> offer a reasonably degree of challenge (and thereby interest).
>
> VP
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> > them. I don't much like double-points and I've tried the two circular
> > needle method but I still find that they are fiddly. I've got some two
> > needle patterns that I've made up though - much easier for a two-stick
> > girl like me.
> I don't think it's really that new. I've been knitting socks for years,
> mainly because I love the feel of them and much prefer them to store bought.
> > I guess they are a popular project because they are very portable and
> > offer a reasonably degree of challenge (and thereby interest).
> The portability of socks is a good point. I always have a pair otn and take
> them everywhere. You never know when you can knit a few rows. Luckily for
> me I have some people around me who love getting hand knitted socks from me,
> and never seem to tire of them.