I did it! I've made a pair of socks! And I don't even wear socks! Well at last I didn't. But they are so comfy and pretty. and handmade! It's the beginning of a love story let me tell you. My family is warned, it will be a sock kind of Christmas ;)
I used a free Ravelry pattern called Hermione's everyday sock, perfect for beginners and super cute and not too boring (you wouldn't want your socks to be boring right!). As for the yarn, it's Malabrigo Sock yarn, it's 100% super wash merino, which isn't ideal for socks (it's better with a little nylon thrown in the mix!) but I just loved the color!
For the knitting itself, I confess, I did have to watch a few Youtube videos to help me with the heel (I highly suggest Martingale's 3 part videos How to Knit a Sock !) but other than that it was super easy. I apparently am kind of lucky because I followed the pattern to the word without any modifications or gauge checking and the socks fit me PERFECTLY. Maybe the designer is my feet twin who knows!
I improved my "technique" a lot between sock 1 and sock 2 and there is still a lot I would love to try/change with the next technique, especially for the heel, and the grafting. As everyone who knit socks for the first time, I was super afraid that I would run out of yarn and so made the cuffs not too long. And obviously I ended up with a LOT of yarn. I might have enough left for small mittens I think, or maybe baby socks for my nephew? We'll see!
Of course now I am addicted, and thus decided to join the lovely Liesl in her Monthly Sock Challenge! I have even already cast on my October socks! I will be using Oh Loops yarn in a lovely soft pink and another free sock pattern called My Cup of Tea (aren't sock pattern names awesome??). Very lovely, very girly and from what I have read so far not that complicated.
So what do you think, ready to knit some socks?
So what do you think, ready to knit some socks?
Love love love your socks! Congrats! That's the reason why I started knitting! If you loved knitting Hermione's you're really going to love My cup of tea, it's a great addciting pattern and the fit is nice too (I've knit them twice already!)
ReplyDeleteI bought sock wool from Ravelry several years ago and it is still in the drawer :(. Your pair are very inspiring - your knitting look sso even!
ReplyDeleteWow. Just..wow! I love these and I'm itching to try to make a pair myself now. I need to get my crochet blanket finished first. But, oh, I'm so tempted to start..especially now you've recommended some blog challenges to join in too
ReplyDeleteLove your socks! I still have yet to do this pattern, it's even the main reason I wanted to learn to knit socks, I'm slacking big time!
ReplyDeleteThe Joy of Socks is a great joy! Knit on. You have so many pair ahead of you
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I was ready to knit some socks but unfortunately I know nothing about knitting :( I am in awe of your gorgeous colorful socks though and have never worn a pair of homemade socks! Must feel pretty "yarn good" :P
ReplyDeleteThis pattern has been on my to-knit list for ages. Every time I see someone knit them up so beautifully, I feel like casting on right away. Maybe I'll aim for a Hermione pair for next month! The color you chose is so, so gorgeous. And by the time this challenge is over, we'll be sock pros. I'm excited to learn new techniques and get my "sock" preferences figured out. :)
ReplyDeleteYour socks are so lovely! I love the stitch pattern. I will bookmark that pattern for my November socks (I've already cast on my October ones)- thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI love these; well done! I'm just about to start my own pair so that's how I found this. If you're worried about running out of yarn then do them toe-up - you can use it all up then!
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