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Learning to knit socks

Created by: Christine B

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  • Project Details

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    I'm learning, slowly, how to use double pointed needles.
    Yarn purchased 17 July 2019
    Project begun 13 Sept 23
    Sock 1 completed 16 Sept 23
    Sock 2 completed 23 Sept 23 (took longer as I was on holiday)

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    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Sep 13, 2023 Finished on: Sep 23, 2023

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    20 Comments

    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Wow I didn't realise you had finished the second sock Christine they look amazing you must be so proud of yourself.šŸ˜ŠšŸ˜Š
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      • Christine B

        • Blantyre, Scotland

        I finished the pair last Sunday, but forgot to post the update.
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    • Penny G

      Iā€™ve just knitted a pair in the same colour Christine, Iā€™ll try and load them to my projects in the next day or two. Iā€™ve knitted over 40 pairs I think, I cast a pair on and keep them for when I need knitting that will fit in my handbag and just do a few rounds here and there xx
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    • Joan M

      • Prescot

      Brilliant Christine well done youšŸ‘ Not got round d to making socks yetšŸ™‚
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Wow how clever are you learning to knit socks,I woukd struggle with 4 needles too. So worth it in the end though as your first one is looking lovely and very professional.šŸ˜Š
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      • Christine B

        • Blantyre, Scotland

        Thanks. I actually found 4 needles ok to use after a couple of hours. Apparently my Gran tried to teach me how to use them when I was just starting to knit( probably aged about 6) because I wanted to copy what she was knitting !
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Christine B: I think it's the starting off that would be the hardest part Christine it will be so worth it in the end. I love home-made socks they always look so soft and comfy.šŸ˜ŠšŸ˜Š
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      • Christine B

        • Blantyre, Scotland

        @Michelle M: I've never worn handknit socks before, other tham the oversized baby booties I made for slippers. Im about halfway done on sock 2 and looking forward to wearing them
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Start of an addiction I am afraid I blame Jean!
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    • Jane M

      Well done! I love knitting socks but can't be done with those hedgehogs! It's long or short circulars for me :D)
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    • Cheryl S

      • Magnac Laval

      Looking good, great colours
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    • Helen B

      Great progress ChristinešŸ‘ Watch out for second sock syndrome! šŸ§¦
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    • Linzi

      • Rotorua

      Eek ... rather you, than me šŸ˜†. I'm another that can't adapt to circulars. Well done for sticking with it, they are coming along beautifully, Christine.
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      Looking good Christine, once youā€™ve made one pair there will be no stopping you šŸ¤£šŸ˜Š
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      • Christine B

        • Blantyre, Scotland

        Well it's a change from knitting tops and cardigans , and it might solve a few Christmas present worries!
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    • Maria L

      Good luck Christine Iā€™m still on my second sock - like you Iā€™ve opted for 4 needles. It seems to take me ages think itā€™s because needed are so thin - I love your colours keep going šŸ„°
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    • Lucy M

      • Hamilton

      Well done, Christine. I tried earlier this year but just couldnā€™t get the hang of itā€¦..Iā€™m too impatientšŸ˜‰
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    • Helen B

      Looks like youā€™re getting on well Christine. šŸ‘
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      • Christine B

        • Blantyre, Scotland

        Had a few false starts - tried magic loop and 5 needles before opting for 4 needles. Hope to post more progress pictures today
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