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Mikki Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 2:49:08 PM
I posted a photo of a pair of socks I made with the beautiful Opal yarn, I think the yarn I used to make these socks is "Petticoat". I have another opal yarn I'm using but haven't finished those socks yet. I made this pair on circular needles but the ones in the photo on my blog I made with dpn's, which is my favorite way. I love making socks and I love these so much it's the only pattern I use, which is a very basic sock pattern. Does anyone else make socks??? I'd love to see them.
~~Blessings, Mikki


http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
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Mikki Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 1:12:34 PM
Thanks so much Jenny. I'll have to check it out soon.
Have a great day Jenny!
~~Blessings, MikkiJo


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http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
Aunt Jenny Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 12:40:54 PM
Mikki..she is at www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com I have been so happy with everything I have ever ordered from Grace.

Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Mikki Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 12:21:02 PM
There's quite a few two needle sock patterns on the net. Thats what I started out with. I remember I just typed two needle sock pattern in engine search and found several when I first looked for one.
~~Blessings, Mikki


http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
Nancy Gartenman Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 12:14:28 PM
I sure wish I could knit socks, I would need a real easy two needle pattern. My feet were cold all winter!!
NANCY JO

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Mikki Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 11:26:50 AM
Thanks so much. I've never used alpaca but I'd love to. Do you have address for her etsy shop?
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo


http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
Aunt Jenny Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 08:55:26 AM
Beautiful socks Mikki!! I love knitting socks too..I have some beautiful alpaca that I got from Grace Gerber on her etsy site up next for socks. I will knit on those as my vacation take along project...I am excited to get them started. The pattern is alot like the ones you made in the picture. I usually don't carry the rib down the front of the socks but I think I will with this pair. The yarn you used is so pretty!!!

Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com
ktknits Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 04:58:13 AM
I just got some "socks that rock" yarn, and I'm going to do a k3, p1 seed stitch pattern-it's one round knit, one round k3, p1, one round knit, etc. I'm anxious to get started because I've heard so much about this sock yarn. Why do I have to go to work, why, why, why???

http://ktknits.blogspot.com
Mikki Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 7:55:40 PM
Catherine I love the yarn your working with! It's gorgeous. Nice socks your hubby has on too. lol He sure needed them huh!!! I've not tried the handpainted merino but I'd love too. Have a wonderful night.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo


http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
cmandle Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 6:17:56 PM
Mikki Jo, they're fantastic! That's a knit 3, purl 1 rib, yes? My favorite basic pattern too, though I love the toe-up and short-row heel quite a bit. I just learned you can do a flap/gusset heel "backwards" by starting toe-up, but haven't tried that yet.

I'm working on a pair in Koigu now (photo on my blog) that will have variegated toes/heels, a solid color foot and a stripey, garter-rib cuff. Loving the Koigu so far! I haven't tried Opal yet, but have heard it's great. Have you tried Claudia's handpainted merino for socks? Spendy, but OH.SO.SOFT.

Keep on sock knittin'!

Catherine :)

p.s. If you go back a few posts on the main page of my blog, you'll see the most recent completed pair of socks that went to my husband. Always have to be knitting on some socks!

http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com
Mikki Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 5:40:25 PM
I bought the yarn @ Two Be Weavers, not far from where I live. But I know you can order it on line. Two Be Weavers also has a website. www.twobeweavers.com. I'm sure a lot of people carry it online as well. I love making socks Margie. I've not tried the micro-fiber but I was wanting to, I may check some of that out Sheila, thanks for the info.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo


http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/
newheart Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 3:08:22 PM
I absolutely love those socks.....I can not wait to make some of my own...Where did you get the yarn? I have some that is beautiful blues to a jade shade... after I have mastered the skill of making socks I hope to make some every month...

Newheart.....




margie
pinkroses Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 2:55:05 PM
Those are beautiful socks. I love the colors.
Where do you buy the yarn?
I am knitting some out of Lion brand's micro-fiber. It is so soft.
I am Diabetic and I have to wear socks every time I go out ; even in the hot of summer.
I have seen picutures of socks make from that yarn.
Do you buy it from on line? Pinkroses

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