When did you start making socks? Did you teach yourself or were you taught by a friend or relative? or in a class?
I knit my first pair of socks in the summer of 2004, and I can't believe it's only been a little over two years. It seems like I've been knitting socks forever. I taught myself. I made some practice socks with a miniature stocking pattern in this book (with help from Terri's Socks 101) and then felt ready to tackle an actual sock. Here are my practice socks:
What was your first pair? How have they "held up" over time?I used Marks and Kattens Clown sock yarn and a combination of Chic Knits Sock Love and Terri's sock formula. They're doing fine.
What would you have done differently?
Nothing.
What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
I like several, but a couple you may not have heard of are Lang Jawoll Solids and Steinbach Wolle Strapaz, a DK-weight sock yarn. I prefer the tweedy colors of the Strapaz, as seen here, here (the blue sock on the right), and here (in the form of a mini-Weasley).
Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?
I cannot crochet more than a single chain. I have knit socks only on DPNs. I would like to try the 2-circulars and 1-circular methods but do not want to invest in needles I'll never use if I end up preferring DPNs. I plan on trying out the 2-circs method with larger needles I already own to see if I like it.
Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)
I can do both, but I prefer the flap for most socks. Short rows are better for stretchy cotton socks, I think.
How many pairs have you made?
I have not kept count and I'm not sure I want to know. A lot, including many for friends and family.
