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I Finished My First Pair Of Socks

February 18, 2007 6:05:39 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
I just finished knitting the second sock of my very first pair of hand knitted socks. Once the second sock was finished I was pleasantly surprised to see that it is exactly the same size as the first one. I was really expecting that I would somehow screw it up and wind up with two different size socks.





They may not be anything really fancy or anything, but as my first attempt at socks and only my second knitting project, I'm pretty damn pleased with myself.
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Reply #1 February 18, 2007 6:09:47 PM
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dem ain't socks! dems boat tarps! look at de size uh dem foots!   

(seriously, other than my grandma knitting around me as a child I don't know a thing about the hobby. Glad you find peace with it. Rock on!)
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Reply #2 February 18, 2007 6:12:11 PM
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dem ain't socks! dems boat tarps! look at de size uh dem foots!   

(seriously, other than my grandma knitting around me as a child I don't know a thing about the hobby. Glad you find peace with it. Rock on!)


Yeah it would have gone a lot quicker if my feet were smaller.

Thanks.
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Reply #3 February 18, 2007 6:55:49 PM
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I'm impressed! Well done, mate. I have to ask: are they warm and comfortable?
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Reply #4 February 18, 2007 6:58:18 PM
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I'm impressed! Well done, mate. I have to ask: are they warm and comfortable?


Thanks. Yeah, they are nice and warm. Very comfy. I made them with short tops as that's what I prefer, so they fit the way I like.
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Reply #5 February 18, 2007 7:50:27 PM
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can I commission you to knit me a condom? Ahh...forget it, no way I could afford all that yarn...   
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Reply #6 February 18, 2007 7:55:26 PM
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can I commission you to knit me a condom? Ahh...forget it, no way I could afford all that yarn...




I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.
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Reply #7 February 18, 2007 7:57:49 PM
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I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


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Reply #8 February 18, 2007 8:51:07 PM
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!


Nice job M!
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Reply #9 February 18, 2007 9:09:07 PM
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!





Nice job M!


Thanks. I'm pretty happy with them, imperfections and all.
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Reply #10 February 18, 2007 9:20:11 PM
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ya'll are mean

  
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Reply #11 February 18, 2007 9:23:35 PM
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ya'll are mean

  


And you expected...
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Reply #12 February 18, 2007 9:30:41 PM
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Great job on those socks. I don't know anything about knitting, but if you can make a warm, comfy pair of socks for yourself, then that's a fine hobby to have.
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Reply #13 February 18, 2007 9:33:27 PM
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And you expected...


nothing less!   
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Reply #14 February 18, 2007 9:35:44 PM
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Great job on those socks. I don't know anything about knitting, but if you can make a warm, comfy pair of socks for yourself, then that's a fine hobby to have.


Thanks. Yeah it's one of those practical hobbies.
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Reply #15 February 18, 2007 9:36:21 PM
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And you expected...


nothing less!   


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Reply #16 February 18, 2007 11:25:26 PM
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I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


LOL

great looking pair of socks! cool color, warm, what more could one desire?

I'd ask ya to knit me a muffler, however they don't make needles that big!
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Reply #17 February 19, 2007 7:24:02 PM
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You work quick, daniel-san.
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Reply #18 February 19, 2007 7:41:49 PM
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I don't think I have any needles that small anyway.


LOL

great looking pair of socks! cool color, warm, what more could one desire?

I'd ask ya to knit me a muffler, however they don't make needles that big!


Thanks
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Reply #19 February 19, 2007 7:45:00 PM
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You work quick, daniel-san.


Thanks. The second went quicker for a couple of reasons. Firstly, after already having done one I sort of knew what I was doing on the second one so didn't have to keep reading the instructions several times to make sure I understood what to do.

And secondly, I've discovered that Magic Loop is much faster than using 4 DPNs. I'll likely do all of my socks that way from now on. I just started another one using sport weight cotton yarn and size 4 circular using Magic Loop technique. It's cast on but as of yet I haven't knit the first stitch yet due to work interrupting my knitting time.
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Reply #20 February 19, 2007 8:41:11 PM
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bump to see if the forums are working

(hey! at least your gettin' points outta the deal!)
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Reply #21 February 20, 2007 8:49:57 PM
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bump to see if the forums are working

(hey! at least your gettin' points outta the deal!)


Yeah I had noticed the forums were all wonky yesterday. Appreciate the pointage.
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