I have unofficially joined the informal Green Sock KAL. These socks were started a couple of weeks ago. I have the first one finished (except for grafting) and the second started. The pattern is Hedera (another Cookie A. creation available for free at Knitty). This is a very quick and easy pattern to memorize. The yarn is Douglas Fir by Lorna’s Laces. I think LL is smaller in thickness that STR. But I’m still partial to the STR for its un-splittyness and its sproingyness (gotta love these technical terms). LL is still a little too splitty for a beginner IMHO.
When I started sock knitting, I was worried that I would have the dreaded and much talked about SSS (second sock syndrome). I am terrible about starting things and never fininshing. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised to find that the second sock is more fun than the first. By the time I get to the second sock I have the pattern basically memorized and the bugs worked out. I am having a ball knitting the second socks! I must say that I am anxious to finish this pair so I can start on Monkey.
August 14, 2007 at 8:26 pm
hey crystal!! remember me from a row robin a million years ago? your top had pineapples in it??
Well I took a look at your blog and am quite pleased to see you knit! hooray! Check out my new blog http://knittingcrochetingquilter.typepad.com/craftblog/ i have tried monkey various ways and i’m frustrated. i knit tightly and have weirdly shaped feet!
September 12, 2007 at 4:40 am
I SO wish I could knit socks!! I’m terrified of it…or knitting anything with a curve involved…it just seems so dreadfully difficult! But you make it look easy…and great! Keep up the great work!