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AUTUMN SOCK KNIT ALONG. 2023 New

fajita

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #195 on: October 11, 2021, 17:52:40 PM »
I withdraw my sock.
Stupid things, socks.

BrendaP

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #196 on: October 11, 2021, 21:20:24 PM »
Got mine finished this evening.  I knew that the yellow would be tight but in the end the last round and a half of the last yellow stripe is a different yarn; slightly paler and a bit thicker but it hardly notices.

I could have done with a couple of stripes less as they aren't stretched at all on my feet, so hopefully they willshrink a tiny bit in the wash.  Like all socks they will get tossed into the washing machine, though they have just had their first (and only) handwash.  I love putting a newly finished piece of knitting into warm water and feeling the stitches relax and even out their tension.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

BrendaP

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #197 on: October 11, 2021, 22:44:22 PM »
Didn't add the photos!  Here they are.
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Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

b15erk

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #198 on: October 12, 2021, 09:04:22 AM »
@Brenda , they are lovely - great colour choices!

Must crack on with mine today...

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Celia

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #199 on: October 12, 2021, 09:11:39 AM »
They are all great, love the texture on your @BrendaP   @Flobear yours look lovely and comfortable @Ann you have done a great job in matching the colours from what I can see.

I have really enjoyed seeing these socks

@fajita i am sorry you feel that way anytime can do to help.

I am halfway up the leg on the second set on socks I am doing so still in sock knitting mode  :o

fajita

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #200 on: October 12, 2021, 09:37:36 AM »
Thanks @Celia I just made a stupid error after shaping the heel. I picked up the side stitches and knit across the stitch holder stitches, but somehow managed to drop three stitches from the stitch holder and messed up trying to correct this.

I might try again soon, but don’t tell anyone

Pearl

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #201 on: October 12, 2021, 09:50:49 AM »
I'm making a kind of Frankenstein's monster pair of sock - cuff from a book, body from the internet, heel from a YouTube video. 

This one

Celia

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #202 on: October 12, 2021, 14:44:08 PM »
Washed and finished, next pair on its way.

b15erk

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #203 on: October 13, 2021, 10:28:10 AM »
On the last lap with these, just a few more inches to knit>  :thumbsup:

I really like this pattern, and I'm sure it will be better next time I make it.  I've been using mis-matched dpns for consistency, and I'm sure the knitting will be smoother with a proper matching set!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Ann

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #204 on: October 19, 2021, 10:55:41 AM »
I dug through my sock yarn to look at it as I need to use it up. I have enough yarn to make 4 pairs of socks. The rest will become sweaters and dresses for the dolls.

I will be starting the next pair of socks in November for DGS. Can't wait to start them as I've really love knitting socks and enjoyed this thread immensely.
Stash Busting 2023
Goal: 50 metres

Celia

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #205 on: October 19, 2021, 16:23:44 PM »
Really glad you have enjoyed it @Ann  I am still knitting more socks so let’s keep going

Diane

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #206 on: October 19, 2021, 19:53:44 PM »
My 2nd pair finished
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Celia

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #207 on: October 19, 2021, 20:56:26 PM »
Fabulous @Diane they are great lovely stitch pattern

Ann

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #208 on: October 19, 2021, 21:45:00 PM »
@Diane, lovely socks. Love the pattern also.

@Celia, I will be back at socks but am knitting a coat for DD's cat and then a hat for her. Then I will be back to knitting socks.

I asked for 2 pairs of ChiaoGoo circular needles for my Xmas present this year. I want the ones with the longest cord on them. They will be for socks only. My other ones have a shorter cord and I can use them for other projects.
Stash Busting 2023
Goal: 50 metres

Ploshkin

Re: SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER SOCK KNIT ALONG
« Reply #209 on: October 19, 2021, 22:42:08 PM »
Yes, interesting pattern @Diane
I, too have started a second pair.  A fairly plain grey yarn (slightly mottled) so I'm knitting an easy lace pattern.  I've only ever done socks in plain knit.
Life's too short for ironing.