Knitting: my new addiction

[Bugbear]

I looked at the instructions for the socks. I would need to figure out how to ad all the length between the cuff and the heel which would be about eight million rows. I'm still sure I could make hose tops out of a few of the projects, though.

I think that second book has a lot more information.

[meinfs]

... length between the cuff and the heel which would be about eight million rows. ..

no, just 7.5 million rows

[Arlen]

Wow, you really are multi-talented. I'm still stuck knitting anything square or rectangular! (My darling wife is going to teach me to make her bonnets soon, though.)

I think those socks look really comfortable. Enjoy Ravelry.

[meinfs]

Wow, you really are multi-talented. I'm still stuck knitting anything square or rectangular! (My darling wife is going to teach me to make her bonnets soon, though.)

I think those socks look really comfortable. Enjoy Ravelry.

Thanks Arlen. Maybe you can learn in secret and surprise her with a bonnet! (That would be a nice motivation).

[vmac3205]

Thanks vmac!

Ooh you knit too? :-)
I haven't done two or more colors yet.

I do. I'm working on the Drurey kilt hose right now. but I just saw some really terriffic scarves at our local latte house, so I'm thinking I might start next year's Christmas gifts early.

You are doing so well, multicolors and cable pattern stitches will come easily for you. I can see wonderful things in your future.

[vmac3205]

Thanks for the directions.
Here's the completed one:


It measures 18" from cuff to heel. Of course, that stretches sideways when I put it on. The cables are two stitches and "weave" each other. It might be hard to see in the picture. The yarn is a two-ply sportweight which I buy from a lady who raises the sheep, has the yarn processed, and sells it from a shop in her basement.

That's a great kilt hose, piper. Do you share patterns?
I'm afraid if I got on ravelry as well as this site, I'd never get anything done, like finishing Jamie's jacket, which is what I'm supposed to be doing right now.
Bad girl!!

[vmac3205]

Wow, you really are multi-talented. I'm still stuck knitting anything square or rectangular! (My darling wife is going to teach me to make her bonnets soon, though.)

I think those socks look really comfortable. Enjoy Ravelry.

Tell me you did get those Christmas gifts done and off to Scotland.
Are any of your dance group going to the Vancouver Island workshop this year? I think Captmac and I are going. It's the weekend after the Portland Ball.

[meinfs]

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You are doing so well, multicolors and cable pattern stitches will come easily for you. I can see wonderful things in your future.

Aww. Thanks vmac

Here's my "Skinny Ribs" cranberry red scarf that a friend requested: It's 92 inches looong of 2 x 2 ribbing!!

[vmac3205]

Perfect!! Well done.

[calanacrafts]

Can I ask if these socks have any decreases at the back or are they the same all round, It looks a fab design, I am thinking of having a kilt sock knitalong if anyone is interested.