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4HMom |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:38:14 AM I am SO excited! I learned to knit when I was a little girl, but never made more than dishcloths. I haven't picked up a pair of knitting needles in 30+ years. In November, I decided I needed a quiet craft for the evenings and thought I could learn to knit again. I made LOADS of dishcloths, coffee cup cozies, and a couple of scarves for Christmas gifts. After Christmas I wanted a bigger challenge so picked up a pattern for socks and I fished my first pair of socks last night!!! They're not "slipper" socks either, I made them from super fine wool! They fit and everything. I'm going to take a class next month and tackle a Dale of Norway Olympic sweater next. I knew you girls would appreciate my excitement over completing a project using a new skill, so thanks for letting me share ![](icons/icon_smile_blush.gif)
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RubyJunes |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 4:35:19 PM Congrats on finishing your socks, Kelly! I'm not much of a knitter, would love to be able to say I successfully finished a washcloth! LOL! But SOCKS?! wow, I'm in awe! :-)
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pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 3:47:39 PM I love knitting socks. I'm knitting some in pink now congrads on yours bet you can't stop knitting them, lol hug sheila
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Mother Hen |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 6:43:59 PM Kelly, Congratulations on your first pair of knitted socks!! Will you be posting a picture? We'd love to see them! I can crochet but not knit, I make my stitches way too tight. Don't have time right now, too much going on taking care of my grandmother and helping out my parents, plus, plus, plus. Please let us know how the sweater turns out. Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!! I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 10:22:07 AM Wow Kelly - good for you!! I have knitted lots but have not yet attempted socks, let alone a sweater. Let us know how the sweater goes - would love to see pictures. Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224 "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Karrieann |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 10:19:02 AM YAY!!!!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
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Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:44:33 AM Congrats on finishing your first socks. Isn't it fun? I love knitting socks. I'm sure you will sail through the sweater with no problems. The best thing to do with something new is just jump in and give it a try. Kudos to you for sticking with it.
Blessings, Sheri
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