[Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks

[Henry Osborne]

Hi Tracy, ditto on Melanies hint about a class. Smile.

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From: Melanie via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 3:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks

Hi Tracy,
Wow it sounds like you are a sock pro! It sounds easy, but when I sit down
and try to start a sock I get confused about it all. I think I need a
class  (hint hint!)

Melanie

On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:49 AM, Tracy Carcione via Nfb-krafters-korner <
nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Melanie.
> I've knitted a fair number of socks, and I'm planning to knit a pair again
> as soon as some exciting new sock yarn comes into my knitting store next
> month.
> My favorite method is to knit 2 at a time on 2 circular needles.  It can
> be a bit confusing at first, but it works great, and I end up with both
> socks at the same time when I'm done.
>
> There are a few books on socks in braille from NLS, though some of the
> patterns are only charted, and the charts aren't reproduced.  Grrrr.
> My favorite sock method is toe-up, so I can try it on as I go.  I select a
> stitch pattern I want for the patterned part, then I work a plain
> stockinette for a while until I get near the ankle, or wherever I want to
> start my pattern.  I start the pattern on the top of the sock (the
> instep?), and keep working plain on the bottom until I've gotten past the
> heel, then work the pattern all around.
> I like making socks with self-striping yarn, so they're interesting
> without a lot of effort on my part.
> Socks, what fun!
> Tracy
>
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:39 PM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks
>
> Hi ladies (and gent!)
> I’m very interested in knitting or crocheting socks. I’ve never done them
> before and I think I could crochet socks because I’ve done slippers, but
> I’m not sure they will wear as well as knitted socks or that they will be 
> a
> tight enough weave. I’ve seen a sock loom but not sure if I want to do 
> that
> either. I’ve never used double pointed needles nor do I know the method 
> for
> knitting socks  I’m very interested in your thoughts and ideas. Has there
> ever been a class for making socks? Could this be a future class? Which
> method is easiest to learn, loom or needles? Thoughts?
> Melanie
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