Well I’ve started knitting a pair of socks for my Dad and this is the second go at my first sock. For some reason the first one I started was all wrong and simply to large, which means it was totally frogged and I had to start over (yuk). I finally tracked down a great pattern to use by Paton’s Kroy and started my “first” official sock (again) for Dad. I find that the whole concept knitting for a man to be quite uncomfortable and uninspiring, as I’m use to knitting socks or myself or other gals. My hubby has volunteered to be the sock model for this pair and to help me ensure that they will fit Dad, in other words, he is trying to bribe me for a pair of socks too.
I’ve added two knew yarns to my “sock yarn” collection and eagerly await the day I can start my socks. I purchased Paton’s Stretch Socks in a light weight cotton/wool/nylon blend and I love the colors of the yarn. The second yarn is by Lang, which is also a light weight blend of cotton/wool and nylon Both yarns will be wonderful when knitted up – did I mention that I “eagerly” await the knitting my these socks???? I love color and I think that is one reason I’m having difficulty getting into the knitting of Dad’s socks – the color is not inspiring and very drab. I tried to convince my Mom, who helped me pick out the yarn, to at least let me purchase a self striping in browns or blacks, but alas no luck and I am stuck with a boring color. Enough of my little pity party — I think I will have to secretly start a sock out of my new yarn.
This past weekend was wonderful and I had a wonderful time spending it all with my husband. We made a special date and Barnes & Nobles for perusing magazines while sipping our latte – which by the way it was a perfect chilly day for my extra hot Chai Tea Latte. I ended up buying a great book by Ann Budd (former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine and the author of The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns) called “Getting Started Knitting Socks“. This books has great step by step instructions, tips and 16 wonderful sock patterns. I love how the photos are arranged to show you exactly the methods used for certain finishing techniques on socks too.
I would highly recommend this book for the novice to expert knitter and give it a 5 star rating.
Happy knitting to all!
That book just assited me in completing my first ever sock – I agree – it's great!!
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I just got that book too and found it very helpful. I'm working on the second sock in my first pair. Looks like you're off to a great start!