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Posted by Purplenova on January 21, 2007, 5:45 am
My daughter aged 16 and her friends have been wearing unmatched socks for
years. I was taking pity on a particular friend for about 6 months and even
bought the kid some new socks until my DD pointed out that was the fashion
to wear them like that. My dd did it just to annoy me I thought but no, it
was the fashion LOL
I hate wearing socks with shoes but have to have them wearing
trainers/sneakers and for around the house. I can't stand having cold toes.
--
Jules
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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> 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:
>> 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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Posted by Mary Fisher on January 18, 2007, 12:20 pm
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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 don't wear slippers except in the caravans. I do have a pair, somewhere
...
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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 made my first sock sixty years ago for my brownie badge. We had to turn
the heel to pass. I don't remember ever knitting the other one - perhaps I
did because my mother and I used to sit and knit together.
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> I guess they are a popular project because they are very portable and
> offer a reasonably degree of challenge (and thereby interest).
I enjoy a challenge but never attempt what would be the biggest challenge
for me - a garment made only in one colour stocking stitch :-)
Boring!!!
Mary
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Posted by Shillelagh on January 17, 2007, 5:44 pm
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> It feels churlish to say anything so I don't and I'm taking daughter's
socks
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> with me and shall make a point of wearing them but I'll have to adjust the
> buckles in my sandals and know I'll be too hot in them :-(
Not knowing anything about your friends and family, I hesitate to say
anything.... but I know from my own viewpoint, I would rather know if
someone doesn't want me to knit for them. There is a lot of time and money
tied up in knitting, and I would hate to think I had worked that many hours
on something someone didn't really want.
Perhaps you could just say you have enough socks for now, and have no more
room in your sock drawer.
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> I hate hot feet ...
I can relate to that.
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> See you when we're back!
Have a good visit, and let us know if you broached the subject or not....
Shelagh
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Posted by Macaroni on January 17, 2007, 8:52 pm
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>> It feels churlish to say anything so I don't and I'm taking daughter's
> socks
>> with me and shall make a point of wearing them but I'll have to adjust
>> the
>> buckles in my sandals and know I'll be too hot in them :-(
> Not knowing anything about your friends and family, I hesitate to say
> anything.... but I know from my own viewpoint, I would rather know if
> someone doesn't want me to knit for them. There is a lot of time and
> money
> tied up in knitting, and I would hate to think I had worked that many
> hours
> on something someone didn't really want.
> Perhaps you could just say you have enough socks for now, and have no more
> room in your sock drawer.
>> I hate hot feet ...
> I can relate to that.
>> See you when we're back!
> Have a good visit, and let us know if you broached the subject or not....
> Shelagh
Hi Mary, I agree with Shelagh; try to find a way to let the knitters know
you are really more comfortable without socks on your feet. We all have a
right to our own likes and dislikes and no one should feel offended just
because yours are not the same as theirs.
Have a good visit with your daughter in Wales. Just don't bring any more
socks home with you :-)
--
Jan in MN
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Posted by coggietm on January 17, 2007, 10:17 pm
I agree you have the right not to like socks.
As for me , hand knit socks are the only ones I wear. I like that they
fit my feet , are fun colors and soft material and don't pinch around
the ankles. I also like that I can throw a pair of socks on one circ
and have a ready to go project. In college I sit during lectures and
knit, it keeps me busy and I pay attention to the lecture. Everyone has
a preference for what they like to knit and what they like to wear.
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> 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:
>> 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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