ok . i found a patetrn on lin .. and thought it was great !!! then i got to the heel and am very very lost .. i can no loger find th pattern the site took it...
I looked through the archives to see if anyone else had problems picking up stitches for the gusset. I know I am supposed to pick up 11 stitches (10 + 1) but I...
Hi Sandy, I have done two pair with cuff down and then just finished a pair of Toe Up and what you have is correct, the only difference with mine with the toe...
Jean, Many thanks for the feedback. I ended up with 13 pickup stitches instead of 11 and thought perhaps I'd done too many rows in turning the heel. Good to...
Stella, Welcome to the group. Where did you find different Toe Up patterns and which pattern do you use to start the Toe Part???? Where can I see how to do...
The number of stitches you pick up depends more on how many rows you made in you heel flap. Usually you pick up one stitch for every 2 rows in the heel flap...
Hi Jean, i got the toe up pattern from wendy, but also learned heaps from stasia, listed the 'most usefull to me' sites below, there are so many really clever...
Denise, Thanks for the feedback. Looks like an extra stitch or two is not alot to worry about. That's reassuring. Sandy ... you ... gusset. ... the ... up ... ...
Thanks Stella, I already had all of those, the only one I printed was the Japanese version of short rows. Wendy's toe method is the same as a class I took at...
I have some thoughts now that I've finished one pr o'socks and have 4 more (!)on needles of different sizes and weights. With the first pair I cast on I was...
Hi -this may be too late , but if you go to files in this group that will take you to the sock in structions online with great pictures and good instructions....
you can either divide the total number of stitches into 3, and place a marker after the number that the pattern calls for on each needle (some patterns put an...
Jeannie, Thanks for the encouraging words. I too started my first sock with real sock yarn and US size 3 DPN. Had a good time and am just waiting to graft the...
I am going to attempt to make my first socks. I was wondering what some of your opinions were on which was easier to use, DPN's or 2 circulars? Any thoughts on...
Hi everyone, I am rather new here, but I do have an opinion on this topic that I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. I do not hear anyone talking about this...
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Hi, Do you do both socks on the Addy at the same time? I have only used dpns and haven't finished those. I have a dachshund. He is five years old, red and...
No I do one sock at a time! Joyce, Corey and the doxie kids!!! PS You are lucky to be owned by a Dachshund because you sure don't own them......
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I'd like to suggest that you start your sock on a circular knitting needle (or 2 straights). Then switch to DPNs once you have 3-4 rows of ribbing done. While...
can you tell me about the ankle method, i like to learn new things stell ... Hi everyone, I am rather new here, but I do have an opinion on this topic that I ...
try dpns, while it has been described as 'wrestling with the hedghog' it is only knitting with two needles at a time, and really quite simple, and mostly...
Does any one have the Sock Wizard? I have been thinking about getting it but not sure if it would be worth it since there are so many nice sock patterns out...
Hi Jean, I bought it so that I could easily do the measurements for my son's socks. It's very easy to use but I don't need my copy any more. If you would...
AUGH!! I spent a couple hours last night grafting the toes on my two sample socks BADLY, ripping the grafting out, trying again to do the Kitchener stitch...
That would be great, please mail me off list and you can give me your address so I can pay you. Will this work for any up grades if I buy it from you? Jean...
once you have worn them, washed them a few times they will be nicely rounded ljust like your toes, you can cut a card template and block them if the squareness...
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