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yarn/pattern suggestions for an aspiring sock knitter?

  • 13-04-2008 6:59pm
    #1
    deimne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    I'm an almost intermediate knitter (learned in first class but stuck only with scarves until recently) and am hoping to make my first pair of proper socks soon - the cliche of the intermediate knitter!!

    hoping to make my first visit to springwools soon - armed with a definite plan for purchases (im dangerous when surrounded by soft things) and want to pick up something suitable for a basic sock pattern.

    I've seen plenty of patterns online / in magazines but am unable to get the recommended yarns online because of my refusal to use a credit card - long story, dont ask!

    I'm just hoping for some opinions on sock yarns, patterns etc. plus it's nice to just have a 'chat' about these things.


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  • #2
    gollyitsolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 674 ✭✭✭gollyitsolly


    4ply or finer is suitable for socks worn inside shoes. Thicker yarn can be used for novelty or slipper socks. Hickeys in Henry street are good for yarn and patterns.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I've seen plenty of patterns online / in magazines but am unable to get the recommended yarns online because of my refusal to use a credit card - long story, dont ask!
    Have you tried eBay? Some of the sellers accept cheques etc. I got some gorgeous sock yarn from eBay and I am trying to crochet my first pair of socks ever.


  • #4
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    OsciiBoscii wrote: »
    I got some gorgeous sock yarn from eBay and I am trying to crochet my first pair of socks ever.
    I couldn't imagine a crocheted pair of socks being comfortable to wear!


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    kelle wrote: »
    I couldn't imagine a crocheted pair of socks being comfortable to wear!
    Neither can I, but I'm giving it a go:D


  • #6
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    kelle wrote: »
    I couldn't imagine a crocheted pair of socks being comfortable to wear!
    i dunno, single stitch all the way up is pretty compact and smooth


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