tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post1434410825376498487..comments2023-11-05T11:27:24.294+00:00Comments on Tweed thoughts ...: Sock Fetish :)Tweed Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895524847832623681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post-68626328155159694922012-09-27T14:57:17.722+01:002012-09-27T14:57:17.722+01:00You look to be making good progress Alison and you...You look to be making good progress Alison and you have made the socks with the 'set-in' heel I was talking about. The traditional heel is more complicated...that could be the next target! I also remember from my sock knitting era that the 'german cast on' method gives the best results on the ribbing. So much to learn!!!fairisleronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594018056382389715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post-2749546838055413152012-09-25T19:08:07.155+01:002012-09-25T19:08:07.155+01:00Hey, we Americans have a history of sock-knitting ...Hey, we Americans have a history of sock-knitting too, so you're ok. :) I have knit chunky socks before, but never got past the fiddly-ness of working with sock weight yarn, although some day I'd like to, when the inspiration hits. My aunt is a prolific sock knitter and teaches classes at a local yarn shop!june at noonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405406383067957490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post-46931934607954052072012-09-25T09:11:50.182+01:002012-09-25T09:11:50.182+01:00Wow, Alison, your skills are endless!Wow, Alison, your skills are endless!Bibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246428227691589916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post-62335673425320593682012-09-24T02:11:17.616+01:002012-09-24T02:11:17.616+01:00So fun in reading about your "sock adventure&...So fun in reading about your "sock adventure"!!!<br />I think you have to be so proud of yourself, my dear!!<br />xxx Alehomemade@myplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184903626254666162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681840333324090812.post-75927568053394375912012-09-24T02:05:33.564+01:002012-09-24T02:05:33.564+01:00Wow, hat's off to you, clever missus.
Your so...Wow, hat's off to you, clever missus.<br /><br />Your sock is looking fantastic Alison. <br />Sounds like you have pretty much got it sorted.<br />I've tried DP needles but couldn't get the hang of it, should give it another whirl, I would love to knit a pair of socks.......<br />There'll be no stopping you now and i'm sure your Grandmothers would've been very proud of your efforts.<br /><br />Claire xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.com