I recently finished a test knit my fiber friend Anne Podlesak, who is converting her lovely Hollow Oak design that was created and written for handspun, into a fingering weight design. This pattern was truly enjoyable to knit and I was excited to ship off the finished socks to Anne this past Thursday for her to use in a photo shoot.
So Friday I casted on my pair of socks using my stash of Patons Kroy FX in Calla Lilly and Ali Green’s Harris Tweed Socks pattern. I’ve decided that since I’ve have two skeins of yarn in the same dyelot, I will make a pair of mid-calf socks, which will be perfect to wear with my dress pants for work or with my jeans for the weekend.
Last week in the Indieway Yarns Ravelry Group we were talking about needles and what we use for knitting socks. I decided to take the advice of my friend Wendi , Indieway Yarns, and try using a 9″ circular knitting needle so I can knit completely in the round. When I reach the heel, I will use my second 9″ circular for the heel area and then go back to one needle when I’ve completed the heel and gussett.
Wendi, thank you!!!! This way of knitting is so wonderful and I truly love it.
ChiaoGoo Bamboo Needles
So, here’s a progress photo of my sock and when I showed this to my Mom this weekend, she seemed to really like the color, texture and design. Maybe she’ll get a pair for her Birthday this year 
Until next time, happy knitting, spinning, crocheting and crafting!
Beautiful socks. Those needles are really cool. Where did you get them?
Thank you
Sara Beth I got them off eBay but you can order them online from most shops that carry needles and they might have them at you yarn shop.
love the colors of the yarn!
Thank you
I’m knitting my mom a pair of socks right now in that same colorway
Hey that’s awesome! What pattern are you using?
I love those 9 inch circular needles. Beautiful project!
Thank you Jenny
Socks and more socks! You are being super productive – and thanks again for knitting those samples up for me.
I’m trying Anne and you’re so very welcome!
Looking good! I’ve never tried such small circulars- I may have to get my hands on a pair for my next socks.
Thank you! I’m having fun with new needles and think this might be the way to go for the future
Your socks look wonderful! And the 9″ circulars are very cool! Is it difficult to get used to the small circumference of the needle when you first begin knitting with them? I’m definitely going to have to give them a try out.
Thank you so much Simone
You know, I thought it would be difficult to get use to the small circumference but I’ve found it to be quite easy. I’m really enjoying it so far.
Your sock looks lovely in that yarn. I like the idea of a little round needle for socks. Enjoy the reading.
Thank you so much and I will