Socks-a-long?

[Iowa yarns]

I have a big stack of books, magazines and booklets that I know I have several patterns somewhere in there for socks. (I just have to find them) If I don't see anything there, I'll try the patterns online. So, I'm off to happy pattern hunting.

[BarbaraJean]

I've looked at lots of patterns too. I don't like the pointy toes. I may end up doing slippers instead.

[needlesandpinza]

I've looked at lots of patterns too. I don't like the pointy toes. I may end up doing slippers instead.

have you ever done a short row toe? Its my favorite toe I dont find it pointy at all. let me know if you are interested, I can help you out with it

[darski]

This one (that I am doing) does not have a pointy toe either and it is easy to do

 

http://www.graftonfibers.com/socks.htm

 

Just don't make your initial chain too big...

[pinkfairygrl1029]

I just started my first pair of socks. I would definately love some help.

[needlesandpinza]

This one (that I am doing) does not have a pointy toe either and it is easy to do

 

http://www.graftonfibers.com/socks.htm

 

Just don't make your initial chain too big...

lol I just found that link last night lol. I have never made my socks that way but I am going to try it this time.

for knitting I make the heel flap and crochet I prefer doing short rows, so thus "atherthought" heel sould be interesting.

[mchaasmarshall]

lovely sock I made, then frogged it... making for mom and too warm for Las Vegas even this time of year, going for the shortie sock and through some fake fur around the top... this is fun

[BarbaraJean]

lovely sock I made, then frogged it... making for mom and too warm for Las Vegas even this time of year, going for the shortie sock and through some fake fur around the top... this is fun

 

Shortie sock?

[needlesandpinza]

lovely sock I made, then frogged it... making for mom and too warm for Las Vegas even this time of year, going for the shortie sock and through some fake fur around the top... this is fun

oh that would be cute! Are you doing a red sock with white trim?

[kdwaye]

Started my socks. I'm using the toe up pattern from the tutorial on this forum. So far so good. Finished the increasing at the toe for the first sock, now working on the part before the heel.

[darski]

This is actually much faster than I thought it would be. If I hadn't had my whole day spoken for I would have finished my second sock and be planning to wear them to bed. Might take them visiting tonight and finish them there.

[kdwaye]

I'm working on the decreases for the heel now. This pattern is great so far, can't wait to get the first sock finished.

[darski]

I just have to stitch the last inch together and I have socks. Can even wear them to bed tonight - love these.

 

I would do better on my next pair but these are still great.

 

This CAL was a good idea.

[BarbaraJean]

I just have to stitch the last inch together and I have socks. Can even wear them to bed tonight - love these.

 

I would do better on my next pair but these are still great.

 

This CAL was a good idea.

 

 

Wow! Good for you! I'd love to see a pic. I've still not decided on a pattern.

[darski]

I did my test drive last night and they are too loose and kept wanting to come off in the night. I am still game to make another pair when I have some time but I now know they need to be made to fit snuggly.

 

How have others fared with theirs?

[needlesandpinza]

I started all over, I was rummaging thru the huge stash in my basement and re discovered the HUGE ball of sirdar boucle yarn, so I started slipper socks for my mom and sis.

If I remember right the yarn is yo-yo, but going thru my tag drawer is even worse than my yarn stash box.

[kdwaye]

Finished the heel, now just working on the cuff and then the ribbing. Should be able to finish it tomorrow evening.

[needlesandpinza]

I just finished my first single sock, hook'd up so fast

I am just trying to figure out how to post pics here

[darski]

WTG Lindsay. Yours looks like it fits more snuggly than mine. I had to add ties for a slipper effect

 

That is a nice colour you have there too.

[needlesandpinza]

WTG Lindsay. Yours looks like it fits more snuggly than mine. I had to add ties for a slipper effect

 

That is a nice colour you have there too.

I actually ended up folding the cuff over and adding sock weight elastic and sewing it together.

[darski]

Is this a crocheted sock thing - are they always going to be slipper-ish?

 

I still like the idea of the warmth in bed socks but why not just make a slipper?

[needlesandpinza]

not at all I just made hubby a pair with fingerimng weight yarn and a tiny hook and they fit just like his knit socks

[darski]

I am soooo not going there.

 

I just had to knit an inch with 3.75 mm needles and it was all I could do to stand it. And that is easier than crocheting with fine stuff.

[BarbaraJean]

I just finished my first single sock, hook'd up so fast

I am just trying to figure out how to post pics here

 

I really like that! What pattern did you use?

[needlesandpinza]

I really like that! What pattern did you use?

I did not use a pattern I just made a chain measured it around my ankle (these are for my mom and we wear the same size) then went round and round, then added elastic and Voila