[Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting sock problem

Wed Aug 25 20:15:45 UTC 2010

I had only made two pair of socks before sight loss, so it was not something 
I was all that familiar with to begin with. The socks I made started with 
the cast on that became the top of the sock. I used a pattern for the pairs 
I had made before and really don't know how to work without a specific 
pattern...I have a LOT to learn. Thanks, Cindy! This is something I will 
tackle later in the fall I think.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
www.lyndalambert.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting sock problem


> Lynda,
>
> It might help if you try a different method for your socks. I have been
> teaching myself knitting after losing vision so I did not have any
> preconceived ways of doing things. Perhaps if you have to figure out how 
> to
> do them without sight instead of "adapting" a method you used before, 
> you'll
> be able to conquer them.
>
> I am using a "lifestyle" method of making socks and it isn't a pattern so
> much as a way of making the socks. My toe method is a combination of
> techniques and I had to redo it about twelve times before ending on
> something that works for my foot. I try the sock on as I go and just stop
> each section when needed. When I finish the heel and start the leg, I just
> make up something that works with the number of stitches I have. The first
> pair worked out for a 4x4 cable so I went with that. Once the leg was as
> long as I wanted, I did a one or two inch ribbing. On the second sock, I
> counted how many cable crosses I had and made sure there was the same on
> that one.
>
> My foot is very short but very wide and the toes are almost squared off (6
> EEEE). Because of this I only increased on both sides of the toe for a
> little while and then just increased on the other side. Now that I have 
> made
> this first pair and know this yarn, my next pair I know to make just a 
> tiny
> bit shorter before starting the heel. However, I absolutely love these
> socks. They are the only pair that I own that do not leave a pattern on my
> leg after wearing (yes, even diabetic socks that do not feel tight leave a
> mark).
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Cindy S.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> River Woman
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:11 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting sock problem
>>
>>
>> I have not even tried to make socks again after sight loss.
>> At first, I
>> struggled for awhile trying and failing  even had a friend
>> pick up for my
>> heel, but after several times, and failures,   I put them
>> aside and have not
>> even picked them up again. I have just been doing very simple things
>> (patterns) for almost three years now - like dish cloths,
>> towels, prayer
>> shawls, and  have made severall "swing" jackets that are
>> beautiful - but
>> stayed away from the socks. I will have to give it a go again
>> in the future.
>> I am getting more confident and can feel things better now
>> than I could
>> earlier so maybe I could do it again.
>> Lynda Lambert
>> River Road Studio, Since 1976
>> www.lyndalambert.com
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting sock problem
>>
>>
>> > Jewell,
>> >
>> > I use a short-row heal on a toe-up sock so I am not sure
>> how accurate
>> > I would be on a heal flap. However, you might try purling the first
>> > stitch of each row on the heel-flap. I always do this in my
>> knitting
>> > and a current project that I am working on I use locking stitch
>> > markers to locate the stitches before I do the actual pick-up and
>> > knit. By using the stitch markers, I can verify that I have
>> not missed
>> > any stitches and exactly how many I have in number.
>> >
>> > When you purl that first stitch of the row, it leaves a
>> nice loop that
>> > is much easier to identify and easier to get a hold of with the
>> > fingers or needle (always verify when picking up with the
>> needle that
>> > you have one loop and not a bit of the stitch underneath).
>> >
>> > I hope that helps. Let me know if I haven't made it clear
>> enough and I
>> > will
>> > try to break it down into steps.
>> >
>> > Also, I like to use two circular needles for socks. It is
>> easier for
>> > me to keep track of everything and when I do the heel, I
>> put a needle
>> > holder on the two ends of the other half of the sock so I don't
>> > accidentally pick up one of the wrong ends when I lay my work down.
>> >
>> > Cindy S.
>> >
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> >> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River
>> >> Woman
>> >> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:07 PM
>> >> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting sock problem
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I have a knitting FRIENd do it for me - smile. Is there any other
>> >> way???
>> >>
>> >> Lynda Lambert
>> >> River Road Studio, Since 1976
>> >> www.lyndalambert.com
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Jewell Boll" <jjboll at excel.net>
>> >> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>> >> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> >> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:48 PM
>> >> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] oucjubg yo stutcges ib geek
>> >> fkao wutgiyt
>> >> suggt
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > Hi,
>> >> >
>> >> > Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to pick up stitches
>> >> on a heel
>> >> > flap
>> >> > on a sock? I am using sock yarn which is fairly thin and
>> >> size 2 needles.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >
>> >> > Jewell
>> >> >
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