[Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks

Fri Feb 2 20:41:21 UTC 2018

Hi Tracy, count me in for a class, I'll sign up.

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From: Tracy Carcione via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 1:55 PM
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Yes I would.
Tracy

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Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 12:32 PM
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Tracy,

Ok, there is a class for you to teach an I will be firt to sign up.

I so very much want to learn the 2 socks on 2 circs method!

I love knitting in the round with 2 circs so that part of the learning curve 
has been reached.

Please would you consider teaching  a class?

Dixie

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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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