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OT........forget those Knitting books !!

12 months ago

A friend sent me this and I thought you all would like a chuckle........

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yoyobon_gw
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3 months ago

Rosefolly......There are wonderful youtube tutorials on all steps in knitting socks !

Courage ! I've knit over 80 different patterns of socks, some very basic and others complicated charted designs. All were fun and so satisfying. I enjoy wearing them as well :0) I hope you try again and have fun.

Hint: One of the best sock cast on techniques is the German cast on ( it might also be called the Long Tail method ) . It looks complicated but once you get it, it's easy. It is the most stretchy and perfect for socks. Nothing worse than knitting socks and having the top too tight to put on !

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msmeow
12 months ago
LOL! I saw that on Facebook the other day. 😊
kathy_t
12 months ago
Good one!
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roxanna
12 months ago
Love it! Just about my speed...
vee_new
11 months ago
yoyo, when I was young I was taught to knit by a German woman. I don't know if this method is used throughout Continental Europe, but, although the needles are held in the way 'you' do, the wool is held under the left hand and pulled though the loop onto the left needle by the right needle to form a stitch. It is not 'flicked' over from the right hand finger.

I also didn't learn to cast on or off, or read a pattern. My knitting skills are very limited!
yoyobon_gw
Original Author
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
Vee...I believe we call that the Continental method of knitting. I personally use a German cast on which is a bit tricky to learn but very stretchy and perfect for the cuff of socks .
Rosefolly z5
3 months ago
I myself have knitted several simple cardigans, though with much toil, and never to my real satisfaction. Socks completely defeated me. In the end I gave most of my yarn away, but kept the beautiful fancy needle set I purchased. If I ever change my mind and decide to try again, I'll have the tools all ready to go. After all, they don't take up much space in my sewing room.
Rosefolly z5
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
I have used the long tail method, though I knot so infrequently that I have to look it up every time. My real problem with socks is the tinyness of the yarn. If I make a mistake - and I always do - it is hard to see it, and even harder to correct it.

As for knitting books, I gave away most of mine, but I did keep several basics, including Clara Parkes's lovely books on yarn, wool, and even socks!

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