New to Socks

I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol

Bob & Carol wrote:
I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol

I just started my first sock yesterday (it's some self striping yarn I
bought when I first moved back from college... 2 years ago). I also
hate DPNs but I cheat... I use two circulars, each one holding half the
needles... worked essentially like DPNs, but a lot less headache for
me. I started doing this when I did my neice's Wallaby sweater and I
don't think I'll be using DPNs again unless I absolutely have to (yeah,
I either have to do the Magic Loop or have two sets of circulars, but
it works for me).

-Amanda
not a pro, but I play one on TV
http://www.uberpest.com

Here are several methods:
http://www.socknitters.com/Cyberexplain.htm
Posey (new to socks, also)

"Bob & Carol" wrote in message
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I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol

Hi Carol: I used to hate DPs too, but have since made *peace* with
them. One thing that helped me is if I keep my stitches firm on the
needles, just tight enough so that the stitches don't slip off when I'm
working. Also, check how the needles are positioned; for me, if the
front part of the needles overlap so that the front part of the needle
is on top of the previous needle - it helps keep from twisting and
leaving spaces between stitches. Also make sure you pull the stitches
firmly when you're doing the first stitch on each needle, so it doesn't
leave gaps. After finishing the first couple pairs of socks, I really
enjoy using the DPs now specially since I now longer have to sew any
seams when I'm finished.
An easy basic sock pattern that I use is Ann Norling. It's a
leaflet that I got from my local LYS. It has directions for different
sizes of socks as well as directions for kirchner stitch. HTH
Marie and the cats

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Hi Carol: I used to hate DPs too, but have since made *peace* with
them. One thing that helped me is if I keep my stitches firm on the
needles, just tight enough so that the stitches don't slip off when I'm
working.

One thing I found very good if you have slippery stitches is a set of bamboo
DPN's. They are really nice to work with.

Shelagh

Bob & Carol wrote:
I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions
from the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Carol,
There is a techinque called "Two socks on two circulars" which many people
seem to like. Personally, I prefer DPNs, but other people like that method.
If you do a search, you will find lots of pointers.

Good luck.

Katherine

Blueberry Waffle socks are easy and the new sock yarns look great in this
pattern. I particularily like it as it doesn't get too boring
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/waffle.html DK weight or 8ply
or there is
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/fingerwaffles.html fingering or UK 4ply
size...

Cheers...Cher


"Bob & Carol" wrote in message
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I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol

Hi, New here. I'm Patti.
I just had to say that, first of all I may have learned to knit and
crochet at an early age, however- It was just recently-that with great
yarn as my incentive ..
I bought myself some bamboo dp's and that great sock yarn-and taught
myself how to knit socks.
Not only did I do that one pair but went on to do others and then do
some of my own version of socks and so on.. all in a matter of a few
months.
Only thing I can say is don't give up....
Keep on going and if you are lucky you have great people working at
local yarn shops or craft shops that knit, and know how to use the
dp's / like knitting socks etc and are willing to help you out.

Not that I'm an expert like I said I just taught myself recently but I
did notice that when you go from needle to needle... Make sure you TUG
the yarn a bit tightly to avoid an ugly HOLE at the beginning of the
triangle there that would be near the inner and outer ankle parts of
the socks.
To me this seemed to be the area I hated mostly, but I figured it all
out and learned quickly to tug tug tug when changing from needle
number one to two , from two to three and then back from three to
number one needle.
Lastly, I found that you need to really keep the stitches straight for
the first ROW... It seems to be a bit easier after you hit row number
3... so if you can go slowly through those rows --by the time you hit
3 you will find it so much easier to knit away...

Now all I regret is having to START the next new pair knowing the
first few rows make your eyes tear, make you want to tug the yarn just
to relieve stress.. but than smile and reap the rewards with all those
socks you finish up ...
Ill be checking out the new sock pattern there.. thanks, I'm usually a
reader and non responder

Nice meeting you, take care...
Off to the knitting bag.....

See ya!!

On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:18:44 GMT, "spinninglilac"
posted:

Blueberry Waffle socks are easy and the new sock yarns look great in this
pattern. I particularily like it as it doesn't get too boring
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/waffle.html DK weight or 8ply
or there is
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/fingerwaffles.html fingering or UK 4ply
size...

Cheers...Cher


"Bob & Carol" wrote in message
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I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol



--
Patricia Bailey


If evolution really worked, how
come mothers only have 2 hands?

Hi, Patti!
Welcome to rcty!
Y'know what I do? I use spring type clothespins to hold that first couple
of rows straight, when they don't cooperate!
JM2C
Noreen

"Patti Bailey" wrote in message
...
Hi, New here. I'm Patti.
I just had to say that, first of all I may have learned to knit and
crochet at an early age, however- It was just recently-that with great
yarn as my incentive ..
I bought myself some bamboo dp's and that great sock yarn-and taught
myself how to knit socks.
Not only did I do that one pair but went on to do others and then do
some of my own version of socks and so on.. all in a matter of a few
months.
Only thing I can say is don't give up....
Keep on going and if you are lucky you have great people working at
local yarn shops or craft shops that knit, and know how to use the
dp's / like knitting socks etc and are willing to help you out.

Not that I'm an expert like I said I just taught myself recently but I
did notice that when you go from needle to needle... Make sure you TUG
the yarn a bit tightly to avoid an ugly HOLE at the beginning of the
triangle there that would be near the inner and outer ankle parts of
the socks.
To me this seemed to be the area I hated mostly, but I figured it all
out and learned quickly to tug tug tug when changing from needle
number one to two , from two to three and then back from three to
number one needle.
Lastly, I found that you need to really keep the stitches straight for
the first ROW... It seems to be a bit easier after you hit row number
3... so if you can go slowly through those rows --by the time you hit
3 you will find it so much easier to knit away...

Now all I regret is having to START the next new pair knowing the
first few rows make your eyes tear, make you want to tug the yarn just
to relieve stress.. but than smile and reap the rewards with all those
socks you finish up ...
Ill be checking out the new sock pattern there.. thanks, I'm usually a
reader and non responder

Nice meeting you, take care...
Off to the knitting bag.....

See ya!!

On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:18:44 GMT, "spinninglilac"
posted:

Blueberry Waffle socks are easy and the new sock yarns look great in this
pattern. I particularily like it as it doesn't get too boring
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/waffle.html DK weight or 8ply
or there is
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/fingerwaffles.html fingering or UK 4ply
size...

Cheers...Cher


"Bob & Carol" wrote in message
news:w2S%e.124304$7f5.32553@okepread01...
I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP needles;
however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any suggestions
from
the pros out there on patterns I might be able to 'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol



--
Patricia Bailey


If evolution really worked, how
come mothers only have 2 hands?

Welcome, Patti. I am sure that your advice will help some people who have
been afraid to knit socks.

Higs,
Katherine

Patti Bailey wrote:
Hi, New here. I'm Patti.
I just had to say that, first of all I may have learned to knit and
crochet at an early age, however- It was just recently-that with great
yarn as my incentive ..
I bought myself some bamboo dp's and that great sock yarn-and taught
myself how to knit socks.
Not only did I do that one pair but went on to do others and then do
some of my own version of socks and so on.. all in a matter of a few
months.
Only thing I can say is don't give up....
Keep on going and if you are lucky you have great people working at
local yarn shops or craft shops that knit, and know how to use the
dp's / like knitting socks etc and are willing to help you out.

Not that I'm an expert like I said I just taught myself recently but I
did notice that when you go from needle to needle... Make sure you TUG
the yarn a bit tightly to avoid an ugly HOLE at the beginning of the
triangle there that would be near the inner and outer ankle parts of
the socks.
To me this seemed to be the area I hated mostly, but I figured it all
out and learned quickly to tug tug tug when changing from needle
number one to two , from two to three and then back from three to
number one needle.
Lastly, I found that you need to really keep the stitches straight for
the first ROW... It seems to be a bit easier after you hit row number
3... so if you can go slowly through those rows --by the time you hit
3 you will find it so much easier to knit away...

Now all I regret is having to START the next new pair knowing the
first few rows make your eyes tear, make you want to tug the yarn just
to relieve stress.. but than smile and reap the rewards with all those
socks you finish up ...
Ill be checking out the new sock pattern there.. thanks, I'm usually a
reader and non responder

Nice meeting you, take care...
Off to the knitting bag.....

See ya!!

On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:18:44 GMT, "spinninglilac"
posted:

Blueberry Waffle socks are easy and the new sock yarns look great in
this pattern. I particularily like it as it doesn't get too boring
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/waffle.html DK weight or 8ply
or there is
http://www.azhreia.net/socks/fingerwaffles.html fingering or UK 4ply
size...

Cheers...Cher


"Bob & Carol" wrote in message
news:w2S%e.124304$7f5.32553@okepread01...
I have always avoided knitting socks because I REALLY hate DP
needles; however, now the new sock yarns have 'inspired' me. Any
suggestions from the pros out there on patterns I might be able to
'tolerate'?

Thanks,
Carol