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October 02, 2006
Pre-gaming for Socktoberfest
So I finally broke down and knit my first sock. This was really more of a lesson in sock-building than a true attempt at knitting something wearable. I used this pattern for the Blueberry Waffle Socks, which seemed like an interesting first pattern, not too boring but just boring enough not to confuse me.
Don't worry, that's a sock on my hand. My foot doesn't really do that.
I used some Koigu KPPPM that I had languishing in my stash for just such a time as this. I only had enough for about 1 sock so this seemed as good a time as any to put it to use. The yarn really is great! I can understand why people love it so much. It's nice and soft and is firmly put together - absolutely no splitting - and with brilliant colorways!
Since this isn't really a 'real' FO, I won't post details. Suffice it to say that I'm IN LOVE with sock knitting. You have a FO (or at least 1/2 of one) in a couple of days at most and you can do such fun things with the pattern. This one used a waffle pattern which was so fast and created a little extra excitement. I can't wait to try some lace or cable socks! I have jumped on the sock bandwagon head first! I'm thinking about making the Log Cabin Socks from Handknit Holiday as my next socks (or my first real pair).
Socktoberfest, here I come!
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Hooray for Sock One! Soon, you'll swim in the deep end of the quest for the perfect sock yarn and patterns. Welcome to the fold.
Posted by: Karen B. | October 02, 2006
Socks are so fun -- they can be completely addictive! Your first one is so cute!
Posted by: Ann | October 03, 2006
Socks are so addictive aren't they? Now you're all set for Socktoberfest!
Posted by: Erin | October 03, 2006
You must knit the Log Cabin Socks! They are too much fun. Congrats on #1!
Posted by: Tami | October 03, 2006
Great first sock!
Posted by: brooke | October 04, 2006
Thanks for stoppin' by my blog. I love knitting socks but don't really love wearing them. However, Koigu is THE best yarn for socks IMHO. I've been disappointed with other sock yarns. Enjoy yet another knitting addiction :)
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | October 04, 2006
Oh, the sock bug bit you! Love the Koigu!
Can't wait to see more, Sarah!
Posted by: Lolly | October 04, 2006
Love the sock! I too have the sock bug and it has been around for about a year now!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 04, 2006
Welcome to Sock Hotel California - you can check out any time you like but you can never leave, ha ha. I hope you have many fun adventures in sock making in the future.
Posted by: Jenna | October 04, 2006