At least it looks round, doesn't it? Maybe I should start with a hat knitted with DPNs.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
DPNs and Socks
I'm so frustrated. All I can think about is learning how to knit socks. I'm obsessed. I think about it day and night. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about socks. I'm trying so hard to learn how to knit with DPNs. I like to read knitting blogs, but then I see the SOCK and I think why can't I do that, I so want to be able to knit socks. Then there is the business of how to knit the sock...four or five DPNs, circular needles, or TWO circular needles. Then the way the sock is knitted, there are so many different ways. I'm so confused. I'm thinking I may call the LYS and ask if they have classes. I've been looking for an instructional DVD. I have a sock book "Knit Socks!" First, it's like reading a foreign language and then I have to knit with DPNs. Ugh! I did try to knit in the round with DPNs, this is what it looks like. First the cast on, then I knitted a few rows.
At least it looks round, doesn't it? Maybe I should start with a hat knitted with DPNs.
At least it looks round, doesn't it? Maybe I should start with a hat knitted with DPNs.
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It looks to me like you've got a good start -- I say, keep going! I've found knitting with dpns challenging too, but it does get easier with practice.
That is exactly what the beginning of a sock looks like! Keep on with it - as whe cuff gets longer, it gets easier.
Nice pics of your daughter and your very first scarf!!
I found this sock-knitting tutorial very helpful, with easy-to-follow instructions: http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/SockClass_Beginning.htm
Good luck - you can do it!
YES...Silver's Sock Tutorial is GREAT!!! Also, www.socknitters.com has a WEALTH of knowlege!!! I like to use their generic sock pattern.. their heel turning directions are VERY easy to use..
Your sock looks great!!! Keep going :)
KnitPicks.com has a couple of dvd's. Both use circular needles to knit the socks. I stumbled across the "Magic Loop" method by accident, which is the only reason why I have two pairs of socks, with pair three on my needles. I love the magic loop, but if you want the dvd's, then knitpicks is the place to go...thanks for visiting my blog, btw...nice to meet ya!
I just found your blog... I am in the process of making socks on DPNs. I think what finally helped me was learning to use Magic Loop and 2 circs. I learned how to hold the needles so I could do it w/o ladders. Your yarn is so pretty!
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