Tuesday, February 24, 2009

No Longer a Sock Virgin

I took on a new challenge even while taunting my dear auntie who is well practiced at making socks. I said Never never never never and even continued saying never while I was making my first pair of socks. lol funny eh? haha
So I decided I was going to make a pair of socks. And no it wasnt that hard. Of course I made the world's easiest socks, but still, one has to start somewhere. they werent hard. they were a little "boring" on the long parts but it is entertaining to see these self-patterning yarns make up a neat pattern and a little suspence "what colour is going to come out next? how exciting!" ahaha

And I finished the first sock on Saturday night; the second one Monday night and I have them wearable now! lol

I really actually wanted a dark pair but Scott talked me into these navy;light blue;grey;little bit of black ones. They are pretty but not as dark as I had wanted them ;) Guess that means I am going to have to make another pair lol!


Picked the sock yarn up at Margolians :)


Sock 1




Finished pair!
Now I know what SSK mean and I even grafted the toes :)

Ive already picked up some yarn for Scott's socks.

6 comments:

Cindye Wile said...

WOW ... those are awesome ... I love them. Hmmmmm, now I want to make socks and I can't knit at all. lol

grammy perkins said...

Hey there, those are great looking socks. I love the colors too.

Ali P said...

Holy Shit you tricky little witch!!!! Hahahahahaha You got me big time. I wondered why you asked me about ssk but bought your story hook line and sinker!!!
I am so proud of you I could bust. Now I guess I won't feel guilty about keeping the socks I casted on over the weekend for Car kniiting. Socks are the BEST car kniiting...they fit in a purse and you get lots done on a trip. I casted on Sunday and turned the heel yesterday of sock the first. Also excellent waiting for kids at swim practice knitting...standing in line knitting...riding public transit knitting....
Did I mention I am crazy proud of you?

Vanessa said...

hey TL!!!
those are awesome socks--great job!
i have never tried to knit socks..I am stuck on scarves..lol..socks intimidate me!

Scrappytbear said...

Heheheheh Al you just made making those socks SO worth it! hahah

thanks guys, the socks were super easy!!

Rebecca said...

Great socks! You're a super-fast knitter! Love the yarn you chose, too.