Comments on: Attention All Sockknitters….

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:18:26 +0000

I knit at bulletproof gauge (9st/in on US1 needles) and haven’t had any wear through problems, could be your yarn. MimKnits Boudica socks are a great pattern, so are Hedgerow socks

By: Terrye

Terrye — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:37:15 +0000

I will definitely try the monkey socks, they look like it would be an easy pattern to master, yet not boring.

Thanks for sending the link!

Terrye
knitting.craftgossip.com

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:25:10 +0000

I absolutely love the Monkey Socks designed by Cookie A. from Winter 2006 Knitty, you can find the pattern here: http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter06/PATTmonkey.html
It’s knit on 5 needles which I don’t normally like but this pattern is so well designed and written that even with what appears to be an intricate pattern they are a very easy sock. I am enjoying them very much. And I will make the pattern again.
If you consider yourself an beginner/intermediate knitter then you can most definitely make these socks and love them all the way!
Also I hear the “RPM Sock” from Knitty is also a very good pattern, but I have not yet tried it – it’s on the list!
PS – flat feet are AWESOME too, great for knitting on the go because you don’t have to wrestle with a ball that can get all tangled in your bag.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:54:57 +0000

Could be the yarn. I’ve had two pairs of socks that wore out within a few months and one pair that’s lasted for years. I also think some of us are harder on socks than others. Mine wore out while the ones I made my husband and son are still going strong.

You can try reinforcing the heel with sewing thread while you knit it. I’ve heard it helps. You can also buy reinforcing thread.

By: Sara from Paradise Fibers

Sara from Paradise Fibers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:56:27 +0000

Thanks for letting people know about Flat Feet! We just got in the new Flat Feet Sock of the Month. We aren’t allowed to post pictures of it on our website. You can see pictures of it on Ravelry though. If you’re interested in the sock of the month give us a call 888-320-7746.

Sara

PS love your website

By: Marlies Cohen

Marlies Cohen — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:11:37 +0000

After 40 years since I last knitted a pair of socks, I have just finished a pair for my hubby. This time I made them without a heel, I guess you would call them tubesocks. But these are with a twist literally, they are spiral socks as the pattern spirals around the sock and so makes the sock fit perfectly. With the leftover from the ball I made a pair of baby spiral socks for my future grandchild. I will post that pattern tomorrow, but for now you can find the picture and pattern at my blog: http://dappledair.blogspot.com/2008/08/spiral-socks.html
It is fun knitting socks, especially when watching TV.

By: Purl Jam

Purl Jam — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:08:09 +0000

Sorry no encouragement here .. socks stink literally!!