Comments on: An old friend

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:35:59 +0000

Love the socks! They don’t have to match, only if you are inclined to do so. Growing up, I was always the one that didn’t pay attention to whether my socks matched. Last year, I started knitting a pair of socks, put them down, and just recently picked them back up. Feeling quite like a novice, and not really knowing what to do, I am slowly finishing the first one. I hope it turns out. Thanks, Karen K., I will find the Debbie Macomber book and read up on the pattern in the book.
~~Lori

By: nanci

nanci — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:18:10 +0000

Happy Feet! that’s what my grand kids call the socks I make! None of them match in colours, only the sizes. They love them! I make about 28 pairs a year and they get to the Christmas Bazaar and are scooped up immediately!

By: KimP

KimP — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:02:00 +0000

Love the socks! And there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to find your stuff. I hate it!

By: Karen K

Karen K — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:58:29 +0000

I have made at least 15 pair of socks over the last couple of years. I have a tip about pattern and needles. I absolutely love the sock pattern found in the novel “A Good Yarn” by Debbie Macomber. It’s called Peter’s Socks – comes in two variations – double-point or 2 circular method – I use the 2 circular needle method. As far as needles go, I use the Addi Turbo circular needles in 24″, and think they are awesome. You’re doing a great job with your socks. You should also try the self-striping yarn – that’s what I find most addicting – can’t wait to see how they turn out.

By: Kathy E.

Kathy E. — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:56:29 +0000

You just might start a new fashion trend!! Love them… I’m almost done with my first one (will get the 2nd cast on today, if things go as planned). GREAT JOB, Mary!

By: Sharon M.

Sharon M. — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:48:44 +0000

Mary – Just a few comments –
I too have my sewing machine in front of windows facing out to my backyard – I can see whatever Mother Nature is offering for that day, plus birds at the feeder, and squirrels at play. Sometimes I just pause and sit and enjoy the view.
I’m a sock-knitter want-to-be. I have the yarn, the needles, the book – bought this all two years ago, and it all still sits in the sack. My goal this winter was to just “do it!”. Yours look nicely done.
I really like the tilted 9-patch, and since I’m a scrap-quilt kind of quilter, I really like the different fabrics in each triangle that frame the 9-patches. I may just try that.
Love your blog!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:14:48 +0000

What great accomplishments: an impressing stack of blocks and a pair of socks! You will have the mates to your socks finished soon. Keep up the good work.

By: Judy D

Judy D — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:51:00 +0000

Your feet look adorable! Are you enjoying the process?
Is Tuesday your string block making day? I love the look of you pile of blocks.

By: KatieQ

KatieQ — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:40:16 +0000

Everyone seems to be making lovely socks these days. I am desperately fighting the urge to learn how. I’m afraid I’ll add a yarn addiction to my fabric hoarding condition.
I think I will cut some batting to try QAYG for string blocks. I’ve decided that 2010 is my year to try new things and QAYG seems safer than skydiving.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:23:52 +0000

Who says socks have to match?