tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post4887032694827413865..comments2015-01-07T16:46:37.348-05:00Comments on Walking Life's Path Again: Knitting SagaStella Nemethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830011033169280153noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-18290613592652082562013-02-09T19:19:20.626-05:002013-02-09T19:19:20.626-05:00Is toe up supposed to be harder? That's the wa...Is toe up supposed to be harder? That's the way I learned to knit socks -- all to avoid worries about twisting the stitches when I got started! <br /><br />I can't recommend Knitpicks enough. I've got tons and tons of their sock yarn and lace weight yarn. The colors are so pretty and the prices are within my budget. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308680396802432722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-47497772575236264442013-02-08T03:31:09.694-05:002013-02-08T03:31:09.694-05:00Top marks for stamina Stella you have far more pat...Top marks for stamina Stella you have far more patience than I do! <br /><br />Shame that the local shop is not providing the service you need, are there any sock knitters near you that you could ask for help?Celtic Thistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033484481693226138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-12170965888010040372013-02-07T23:29:07.475-05:002013-02-07T23:29:07.475-05:00I gave up on knitting socks. Too frustrating for m...I gave up on knitting socks. Too frustrating for me. I'm glad you are sticking with it. Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-47106786007392544302013-02-07T22:56:50.384-05:002013-02-07T22:56:50.384-05:00Hey there - have tried making socks, but have been...Hey there - have tried making socks, but have been frustrated using double knit needles. A friend suggested using 2 circular needles - has anyone tried that?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858991627399181641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-13545515327943937652013-02-06T22:00:52.454-05:002013-02-06T22:00:52.454-05:00I made "a" sock once. But it was a Chris...I made "a" sock once. But it was a Christmas Stocking from a red yarn leaflet. I used the size 8 dbl pt needles. You my try making a big one before attempting the finer yarn and smaller needles.Magnolia Soulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767981619578959781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-20800950450305213702013-02-05T20:59:17.256-05:002013-02-05T20:59:17.256-05:00I have wanted to learn to knit. I joined a hand w...I have wanted to learn to knit. I joined a hand work group, even though I don't hand quilt or hand piece. I figured that once everyone knew and loved me, I could ask someone to teach me to knit! LOL<br /><br />We will see how that works for me......<br /><br />I do so want to knit socks.......<br /><br />glendaGlen QuiltSwissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663112676927847239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-69675210853991582382013-02-05T16:21:47.064-05:002013-02-05T16:21:47.064-05:00You've certainly had a to-do with that shop. I...You've certainly had a to-do with that shop. I don't blame you not going back! It sounds like you're all set to go now, though, so good luck and I'll look out for those socks on your blog :)Janine @ Rainbow Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506960048874406422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560318709315489264.post-70134001059569826132013-02-05T15:57:16.555-05:002013-02-05T15:57:16.555-05:00You sure have been sticking with that sock project...You sure have been sticking with that sock project when many others would have given up! Seems like you've had a challenge at every turn. I've always knitted loose and have to adjust things to get the right gauge, also. Looking forward to the next chapter!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13723204041199316054noreply@blogger.com