With my mammoth amount of work etc going on this month, I’m not going to get to knit much (if at all) but I still want to play, and stalk those that are knitting socks this month. 
When did you start making socks? Did you teach yourself or were you taught by a friend or relative? or in a class?
I started in February of this year, and I taught myself using the pattern that came with my yarn, and the wonderful internet.
What was your first pair? How have they “held up” over time?
My first pair was my Olympic Knitting project, the yarn was Fleece Artist. They’ve pilled a bit, but they’ve also softened so much they’re lovely.
What would you have done differently?
Honestly, nothing. Oh wait… sorry, I haven’t worn them for a while (summer and all) so I forgot: instead of using a stitchmarker to mark the begining, I just pinned a safety pin to the sock. I didn’t move it every round, like you do with markers. This ended up meaning that the heel and toe of sock #1 don’t line up like they should. They don’t make then unwearble, but it is a little weird.
What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
For me, a sock yarn HAS to be superwash.
Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?
I use 5 dpns, but I am interested in trying two circulars. I just don’t have two the same size or the money to shell out for that (I just bought my first Addi Turbo…. oooooh shiny)
Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)
My two pairs of socks so far have been flaps. I want to try a short row, although I realised that the uncomfortable store-bought socks I’m wearing right now are short-row or something similar.
How many pairs have you made?
Two. My Olympic pair, and a pair of Jaywalkers. I have a Simply Lovely Lace sock on the needles, working on the instep.
Categories: Socks_
