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Monday, May 5 2025

Sometimes it's best to let a sock go...

By Deb on Monday, May 5 2025, 19:29 Knitting 0 0

The one I was trying to knit didn't survive through the first round of ribbing. It's probably time to face that I don't have the dexterity to knit a sock in fingering weight. Too bad.

I think what I really need to do is finish a scarf I have that's been on the needles for 13 years. Yes, 13. I don't know why I never frogged it but it's half done so I may as well finish it.

As for socks, I think I'm going to look for a crochet pattern. It's harder to construct them that way, but my hands should be able to handle it. We'll see.

Monday, April 28 2025

I'm trying to knit socks.

By Deb on Monday, April 28 2025, 16:44 Knitting 0 0

I did knit one successful pair north of a dozen years ago and my oldest child still wears them. I had a failed pair after that that promptly sprouted holes in the toes. I don't remember why.

Said oldest child convinced me to try again, as they've become an avid sock knitter themselves.

I am seriously in the first round of the ribbing and ready to run away from home. I know it gets drastically better after the first few rounds so I'll keep going, however slowly. 

Once there's enough to show I'll get a picture. The yarn is gorgeous.

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