
There are so many holes, extra rows of knit instead of purl on the ribbed top

but I don't care. It is a learning process for me. The heel was fun and the merging of it with the rest of the sock. See, I don't even know the lingo.

It fits. If you call a sock sliding around your foot fitting. Maybe a little bath will help.

I think Neve likes it too.

And it fits in my boot. Oh, that hole on the top, it's to hold my pencil.

Just wondering, should I finish the pair with the other sock, or knit up a new pair with some self striping wool I have in my stash? hmmmm, what do you suggest?
Edit to add: I have indeed started the 2nd sock upon the suggestion of my tutor. :} I figure, I'll go this one alone and see what I do or don't remember. Then my rainbow one will be perfect. I probably won't even wear them, I'm a little sensitive to bumps on the bottom of my feet. As someone said to me, "I think there's a story about that. There's this pea, they put under a load of mattresses." To which I replied, "yes, the secret is out, You may now address me as your highness!"
I'm off to a tutorial this afternoon at the Sewer's World, where i bought my machine. I'm going to learn about all the stitches and tricks of the machine.
Of course i'll share!
Cheers,
Amanda
This could totally be a practise sock, with no obligation to finish its mate. Unless you like completion. I do mine toe-up, two at a time...so much better for easily distracted peoplel like me...means I always end up with a pair!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you...it IS a learning process. Turning a heel can seem intimidating...but like life, you just take it one stitch at a time.
finish the pair! with imperfections, you don't need to stress about wearing them out and thus will feel no guilt about wearing them constantly. If i make socks that are too nice, I never wear them because I don't want all that effort to get worn out!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one beauty of a red sock!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest stumbling block is the idea that I then have to make another matching one...
hee hee, your so clever, love the built in pencil holder. defintely make a pair, your first socks!
ReplyDeleteWell done on finishing the sock! I'm of the opinion that you should finish this pair. You're going to be proud of your first socks forever!!
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