I Finished My First Pair Of Socks

from JoeUser Forums
I just finished knitting the second sock of my very first pair of hand knitted socks. Once the second sock was finished I was pleasantly surprised to see that it is exactly the same size as the first one. I was really expecting that I would somehow screw it up and wind up with two different size socks.





They may not be anything really fancy or anything, but as my first attempt at socks and only my second knitting project, I'm pretty damn pleased with myself.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
dem ain't socks! dems boat tarps! look at de size uh dem foots!   

(seriously, other than my grandma knitting around me as a child I don't know a thing about the hobby. Glad you find peace with it. Rock on!)
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

dem ain't socks! dems boat tarps! look at de size uh dem foots!   

(seriously, other than my grandma knitting around me as a child I don't know a thing about the hobby. Glad you find peace with it. Rock on!)


Yeah it would have gone a lot quicker if my feet were smaller.

Thanks.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm impressed! Well done, mate. I have to ask: are they warm and comfortable?
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

I'm impressed! Well done, mate. I have to ask: are they warm and comfortable?


Thanks. Yeah, they are nice and warm. Very comfy. I made them with short tops as that's what I prefer, so they fit the way I like.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
can I commission you to knit me a condom? Ahh...forget it, no way I could afford all that yarn...   
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

can I commission you to knit me a condom? Ahh...forget it, no way I could afford all that yarn...




I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

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Nice job M!


Thanks. I'm pretty happy with them, imperfections and all.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

ya'll are mean

  


And you expected...
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Great job on those socks. I don't know anything about knitting, but if you can make a warm, comfy pair of socks for yourself, then that's a fine hobby to have.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top

Great job on those socks. I don't know anything about knitting, but if you can make a warm, comfy pair of socks for yourself, then that's a fine hobby to have.


Thanks. Yeah it's one of those practical hobbies.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

And you expected...


nothing less!   


Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


LOL

great looking pair of socks! cool color, warm, what more could one desire?

I'd ask ya to knit me a muffler, however they don't make needles that big!
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
You work quick, daniel-san.
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


LOL

great looking pair of socks! cool color, warm, what more could one desire?

I'd ask ya to knit me a muffler, however they don't make needles that big!


Thanks
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top

You work quick, daniel-san.


Thanks. The second went quicker for a couple of reasons. Firstly, after already having done one I sort of knew what I was doing on the second one so didn't have to keep reading the instructions several times to make sure I understood what to do.

And secondly, I've discovered that Magic Loop is much faster than using 4 DPNs. I'll likely do all of my socks that way from now on. I just started another one using sport weight cotton yarn and size 4 circular using Magic Loop technique. It's cast on but as of yet I haven't knit the first stitch yet due to work interrupting my knitting time.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
bump to see if the forums are working

(hey! at least your gettin' points outta the deal!)
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top

bump to see if the forums are working

(hey! at least your gettin' points outta the deal!)


Yeah I had noticed the forums were all wonky yesterday. Appreciate the pointage.