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Hi all,
I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Hugs to all, Juno |
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On Nov 26, 7:58*pm, Juno B wrote:
Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and This are GOOD News , Juno !!! now i am amxious to hear/read how your socks develop ? mirjam |
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On Nov 26, 10:58*am, Juno B wrote:
Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When *spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Hugs to all, Juno Juno, the woman in the yarn shop in all probability suggested what worked best for her. Why not first tell her what sort of difficulties you had and see if you can figure out why? Maybe she holds her yarn completely different -- etc. Good luck with the socks. |
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Grub wrote:
Juno, the woman in the yarn shop in all probability suggested what worked best for her. Why not first tell her what sort of difficulties you had and see if you can figure out why? Maybe she holds her yarn completely different -- etc. Good luck with the socks. Usually I give people the benefit of the doubt. Not this time. I'm a very easy going person and don't get annoyed with people. Her attitude was one of get what you want and leave I have real customers here. I should have left but I really wanted to try to make the socks. I explained that I hadn't knitted in many years and needed some guidance. She wasn't about to be bothered. Juno |
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On Nov 26, 12:58*pm, Juno B wrote:
Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When *spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Sounds as though you have gotten things sorted out now, Juno. Good to hear! Can you tell us what yarn and needles were first recommended and what ones you ended up using? Higs, Katherine |
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Katherine wrote:
On Nov 26, 12:58 pm, Juno B wrote: Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Sounds as though you have gotten things sorted out now, Juno. Good to hear! Can you tell us what yarn and needles were first recommended and what ones you ended up using? Higs, Katherine I started out with this yarn: http://www.woolneedlework.com/Yarn/S...c_Colors.shtml and #2 needles. Now I'm using a worsted weight and # 4 needles. On my next pair I'll probably try #3 needles.Someday I hope to go back to the original yarn and see what I can do with bit. I'm getting my knitting feel back and feel more comfortable with them every time I pick up my project to work on it. Hugs, Juno |
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On Nov 27, 8:17*pm, Juno B wrote:
I started out with this yarn:http://www.woolneedlework.com/Yarn/S...c_Colors.shtml and #2 needles. Now I'm using a worsted weight and # 4 needles. On my next pair I'll probably try #3 needles.Someday I hope to go back to the original yarn and see what I can do with bit. I'm getting my knitting feel back and feel more comfortable with them *every time I pick up my project to work on it. Hugs, Juno Hi Juno, I can understand your frustration, but I have to say the clerk did give you good advice. My first pair of socks were made with that exact same yarn in colour 927, and I used 2.25 mm needles. I love the socks, and they fit perfectly. Unfortunately, it appears the yarn may have been too fine for you, and if you do return to the shop you can tell the clerk that you had better success with a heavier yarn and larger needles. I'm sure she will appreciate the feedback. take care, Linda D. in B.C., Canada |
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Juno B wrote:
Katherine wrote: On Nov 26, 12:58 pm, Juno B wrote: Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Sounds as though you have gotten things sorted out now, Juno. Good to hear! Can you tell us what yarn and needles were first recommended and what ones you ended up using? Higs, Katherine I started out with this yarn: http://www.woolneedlework.com/Yarn/S...c_Colors.shtml and #2 needles. Now I'm using a worsted weight and # 4 needles. On my next pair I'll probably try #3 needles.Someday I hope to go back to the original yarn and see what I can do with bit. I'm getting my knitting feel back and feel more comfortable with them every time I pick up my project to work on it. Hugs, Juno Hi Juno! I made my first socks last year and read and was given the suggestion to use worsted weight yarn for my "Sample Socks" as I had only used double points to finish the tops of baby hats. This worked well for me as It gave me a good sense of how a sock is put together....those socks I wear around the house. My next pair I used a DK weight yarn with size 3 needles and those came out great for boots. Now I am on my 3 pair using sock weight yarn with size 1 1/2 needles for the top part and size 1 for the heel because I have narrow heels and that seems to work the best. It did take a while to get used to the smaller needles but now a size 3 seems big G Take care and happy knitting! Donna |
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DAB wrote:
Juno B wrote: Katherine wrote: On Nov 26, 12:58 pm, Juno B wrote: Hi all, I'm back to tell you that my friend came over on Monday and got me started on 4 needle socks. She had taken me shopping for new yarn and larger needles first. Once she showed me how to get going, everything fell into place.She said she thought the woman in the yarn shop steered me wrong on what to buy. She tried using my original yarn and needles and said she, who is an experienced sock and mitten maker, was having trouble. When spring comes and I return to Cape Cod I'll tell the woman in the yarn shop out there that I was unhappy with her service and as a result she has lost someone who would have been a frequent and good customer.I'll do my shopping here at home first and bring my projects with me when I go to Cape Cod. Sounds as though you have gotten things sorted out now, Juno. Good to hear! Can you tell us what yarn and needles were first recommended and what ones you ended up using? Higs, Katherine I started out with this yarn: http://www.woolneedlework.com/Yarn/S...c_Colors.shtml and #2 needles. Now I'm using a worsted weight and # 4 needles. On my next pair I'll probably try #3 needles.Someday I hope to go back to the original yarn and see what I can do with bit. I'm getting my knitting feel back and feel more comfortable with them every time I pick up my project to work on it. Hugs, Juno Hi Juno! I made my first socks last year and read and was given the suggestion to use worsted weight yarn for my "Sample Socks" as I had only used double points to finish the tops of baby hats. This worked well for me as It gave me a good sense of how a sock is put together....those socks I wear around the house. My next pair I used a DK weight yarn with size 3 needles and those came out great for boots. Now I am on my 3 pair using sock weight yarn with size 1 1/2 needles for the top part and size 1 for the heel because I have narrow heels and that seems to work the best. It did take a while to get used to the smaller needles but now a size 3 seems big G Take care and happy knitting! Donna Thanks Donna, I appreciate all your information and help. I know sock making is a matter of preference for yarn and needle size and I have to work at it. Right now I'm trying to get socks made for my granddaughters who prefer socks to slippers around the house.I think most children prefer socks . My preference is bare feet but that get cold in the winter so I usually wear socks. I only like very thin ones in shoes. Everyone has been so helpful and I really appreciate it. Juno |
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