Craftster Sockalong 2011

[IdlersDesign]

Thanks love I haven't tried 5 DPNs yet, but 4 works fine for the moment. DPNs are sold in sets of 5 here, so I'll try that too some time.

[PenguinSoup]

I can't get used to dpns. Too many needles so the magic loop is my friend. Though I might try to force myself to get used to them.

[SciFunk]

A pretty easy and fun pattern from Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circle-socks

Honeycomb stitch is one of my new favorites! I made a couple awesome looking dishcloths with that pattern.

[Annchen]

I learned to knit socks with 5 dpns and I really like that method. For baby socks 4 dpns is enough. But I've made friends with magic loop recently... First time I tried I was not impressed. It feels good to have several methods that I can use. Sometimes one is better than the other.

[pinkleo]

YAY for Socktober!

Sorry for my quiet self, I've been crazy busy....I'm just plain crazy!   I'll mailing out packages tomorrow; I had a slight delay due to some unexpected medical bills ( bleh to my new insurance! ).

I LOVE the new socks!  And firsties too!  They are gorgeous!  And the for the link IdlersDesign; downloaded and queued!

Alrighty, off to add socks to the gallery!  Thank y'all for being such great inspiration!!!!

[SciFunk]

I received my yarn, pinkleo! Thank you, I already have grand plans for it.

[pinkleo]

I received my yarn, pinkleo! Thank you, I already have grand plans for it.

YAY! You are welcome!

[IdlersDesign]

Yay, finished a pair of socks for dad  

In progres:


Finished and blocked:

I improvised sock blockers from a cheap placemat  

Size: Eur 42
Yarn:
Patons Kroy
and for the heel I used Steinbach Wolle
Needle size 2,5 mm
For the leg part (circle pattern) I used this pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circle-socks and for the rest of the sock a basic pattern from my Getting Started Knitting Socks book.

I'm not really happy with the cast on; it seems a bit too loose and it curls. So for my next pair I'll probably use the old Norwegian CO. Tips anyone?

[PenguinSoup]

These look great!! I love the honeycomb stitch and different coloured heels and toes.

[clumsy_momma]

Wow, super neat! I've never seen socks that use that honeycomb stitch.