Just a quickie post today. But I wanted to report that I’ve got one Southwestern Sock completed.
Sportweight socks knit up really fast!
Southwestern Sock Closeup 072607
The Fiesta Boomerang is lovely to knit. I’ve made a start on the second sock.
Socks on Two Circs
Nope, I have no plans to start knitting two socks on two circs at the same time. As was pointed out in the comments, it is not the best thing to be doing for commuter knitting. But one sock on two circs works just fine for me. I note that some of you feel the 16″ circs are too short, but they work perfectly for me. I tried 24″ and they just seemed a bit long. To each his/her own, eh?
For people who are having problems visualizing how to do a sock on two circs, there is a very helpful video at KnittingHelp.com. Check out this page. Under the heading “Small Diameter Circular Knitting” there are three videos — one for dpns, one for two circulars, and one for magic loop.
Speaking of magic loop, I’ve no plans to try that.
But never say never. For all I know, next week I’ll give away my entire stash and start crocheting granny squares in Red Heart acrylic.
(Not that there’s anything wrong with that.)
Book Giveaway
Today is Thursday so it must be time for a book giveaway.
This is a copy of Fisherman Sweaters, by Alice Starmore, and like last week’s giveaway, it was very generously donated by Joanne F.
Want it? Send an email to blogcontestATcomcastDOTnet before noon Eastern time on Sunday July 29, 2007. The random number generator will choose the recipient on Sunday afternoon.
Lucy Sez
Momma can crochet with Red Heart if she likes, as long as she doesn’t interfere with my nap schedule too much.
What books have instructions for knitting two socks on two circs? I am interested in learning some new techniques, and two circs has caught my interest as well as knitting two socks at once.
I have enjoyed seeing the variety of colors and patterns your summer of socks has taken! Small canvas, many options!
Red Heart??? You Must be in a lot of pain and on heavy meds!
Love the current socks by the way – hope you’ll be sharing the pattern soon. Hope you are soon feeling better.
If you’re gonna give away your stash, I know where at least some of it could find a home….(hint hint)
Very nice! I’d love to see a shot of the sock drawer after the SOS07 is all done! Lucy cracks me up.
I’m in awe, at how many pairs of socks you knit every month.
How do you do it? Is there a magic way you hold your yarn ?
I’ve been reading and enjoying your blog and its inspiring but sometimes I’m discouraged because I love to knit socks but no way can I pump them out like you. Not that I knit for speed but
you’re human too right? Maybe I’m reading to much Harry Potter. Please comment on this for me. Sincerely.
Raspberry Twist
They look like delicious ice cream sherbet! YUMMMIE..I have a peach color
waiting to knit them up
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