I did the toe decreases and kitchnered it (which looks much better than the previous pair. yay for practice and realizing I should pull the stitches tighter) on the bus this morning. so no pics yet. (hmm… the copier scans into jpgs. I wonder how big a file that’d be…) haven’t cast on for it’s mate yet. maybe tonight’s bus ride (if another pumpkin doesn’t put itself on the needles instead)

as a side note for others who might knit it: the Welt Fantastic stitch pattern (from Sensational Knit Socks) doesn’t stretch much. kind of like what I’ve heard about Jaywalkers (which would make sense, they are kind of similar).

here’s hoping my niece can get it on her foot!

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 making socks last October - a toe-up pair that’s still not finished. I took a class for it because the first time I tried toe-up on my own I failed miserably.

What would you have done differently?

Used a different yarn. I’m using Wild Foot in the red/black Geranium color, and it twists up on my constantly. It’s a pain in the arse.

What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?

I finished a pair of socks in Dale Baby Ull earlier this year, and I’m currently working on a pair in Emu DK Superwash. Both are quite nice to work with.

Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?

I don’t crochet (yet). DPNs are my preferred sock method, though I’m planning to try 2 socks on 2 circs for dh’s pair, in an attempt to get them finished quicker.

Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)

I like both. We’ll see if I still like short-row after the second attempt on the first toe-up sock.

How many pairs have you made?

I’ve finished 1 pair (purple beaded socks for Lilin) and currently have 2 pairs on the needles (the red toe-ups and the rainbow socks for Amelia).