Socks-a-long?

[Brandybuck]

Renee, was that last pair knitted?

 

Oh, and here's my slow progress...but at least it covers my toes so I don't scare anyone.

 

[RenJac1301]

Hi Darski ohoh you ought to see the yarn I got to do a pair of socks it is almost a lime green lol

[Brandybuck]

I just started crocheting around the heel of the sock and I realized that I had to add some extra chains so it wasnt' too tight around my ankle. Did anyone else have that issue? I think my tension was too tight...well, IS. I'm pretty bad that way.

[RenJac1301]

Brandy i have that it just depends on i guess what kinda sock you are doing

[sammimag]

I just started crocheting around the heel of the sock and I realized that I had to add some extra chains so it wasnt' too tight around my ankle. Did anyone else have that issue? I think my tension was too tight...well, IS. I'm pretty bad that way.

 

I had to do that with the grafton fibers toe up sock or any sock with an after thought heel. You can see a my tips with that pattern on my blog here

[Brandybuck]

It's the toe-up sock, Renee. I didn't have any problems with the arch(as I have almost none), but the heel is tricky.

 

Samantha, thanks! I'll check it out more when I'm working alone later tonight!

[flyinghooks]

I just started crocheting around the heel of the sock and I realized that I had to add some extra chains so it wasnt' too tight around my ankle. Did anyone else have that issue? I think my tension was too tight...well, IS. I'm pretty bad that way.

 

I adjust my socks like that ALL the time! That's what's cool about making socks for ME!

[CDBear]

Yippee!! My second pair of socks!! The first pair was far, far too ugly to post.......

They were done in Stripe Yarn from Lion Brand, I think.....

[darski]

Way To Go Christi!

 

Those are soooooo cute. They look warm - my primary criterion for socks.

 

So when are you making your 3rd pair?

[CDBear]

Thanks, Darski!!

I'm not sure when I'm going back to socks.......I've got lots of other WIP's and stuff I haven't even started yet!! They were fun to make, but it wasn't my favorite thing to do.

[darski]

yeah, I know what you mean. I am glad that I made my pair but don't really want to do it again

[crochetingnetta12208]

I ordered some sock yarn so I will be starting my socks as soon as it gets here. Some time next week I hope. I just thought it better for me to use sock yarn.

[darski]

Netta, I think you will like the socks. You can make them as warm as you want.

 

Gee, you can get your own avatar now...what will you pick?

[RenJac1301]

Way To Go Christi!

[unicorn37757]

great socks Christi!

[CDBear]

Thanks y'all!!

They are for my sister for her birthday in March. She is wearing my first attempt at socks - I thought they were hideous, but she loved them. I thought I would try again, and make her a better-looking pair. These turned out much better.

[Iowa yarns]

I finally got my first pair of socks done. Sorry that it took me so long and I just decided to do tube socks for my son (who was really bugging me to finish them up - the first one was too small so I had rip out and start again ). I didn't included any pictures because my son won't take the socks off now. He just keep saying, "they are so warm". I use Mod Dea sassy stripes yarn which gives them a really different look but he loves them. My other son wants blue socks now so I'm on to the next pair.

[darski]

Way to Go Darcy!!!! I am so happy when sock making works out for crocheters.

 

Lucky boys to have such a clever mom!

[unicorn37757]

Congratulations Darcy:cheer

[Brandybuck]

Congratulations on the socks Christi and Darcy!

 

I'm almost done with my first sock(took a break from the net and crocheting), but the heel is giving me trouble so I'm avoiding it like the plague at the moment. I think I'm going to just start my second sock and go back to the heels later.

[kdwaye]

I have to weave the ends in and wash mine to see if they'll shrink just a teeny bit. If not, they'll be good for shuffling around the house in.

[LeahB]

I keep coming back to this CAL, and think I'm gonna throw my hook into the ring. It's my first CAL, and my first socks. I feel like such a newbie!

 

So anyway, I have some spare yarn from a hat and scarf I made, and it's very soft, so I think it will be perfect for socks.

 

I Think I will try this pattern: http://www.crochetandknitting.com/socks.htm

 

Here's hoping I end up with something wearable!

[darski]

I like that pattern. I have wanted to try it but I just get caught up in other stuff. I can't wait to see your pictures.

[LeahB]

Just a quick update... one sock done, one to go! I am so excited, It even looks like a real sock! It's a good time for warm socks cause it's so goshdarn cold here today! Brrrrrr ...

 

I'll post pictures once the pair is complete

[Vickietoria]

Hi! I would like to join! I've been given this BEAUTIFUL bag of sock yarn, most of which are scraps, but there are a couple colors that I think would be enough for a pair of socks. I want to make them for the charity of the month, which is an elementary school I used to teach at. Anyway, I have looked and looked, and I can't find a crochet pattern for kids socks in sock yarn. Actually, I can't find a kid's pattern for socks at all! I found several, but they start at size adult 5, but the kids I'm wanting to make for are probably about a size 1-4, being about ages 6-10 or so. I mean, a 5 might fit some of them, but I want to be SURE that they would fit someone, you know? Also, all the patterns I've seen have you measure to the person's foot, and since this is for charity, I don't have a kid to measure with... I've been looking and looking... Anyone know of a good free online pattern, or a book I can buy?

THANK YOU!!! I really look forward to joining in on this!!

Victoria