Saturday, October 22, 2011

Sock finished

Well, I got one finished. I have learned a lot from this sock, 1. I need to use more pegs on my loom, it is a little snug. 2. I think I will try a different cuff next time, I'm not fond of this one. 3. I will sew the toe together differently, this one is a little bulky looking. All in all I am happy with it.
Notice I did shave my legs for this photo shoot, I just forgot to put lotion on afterwards.

This angle isn't very attractive, lol, I have such skinny feet.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Sock Loom Project Progress

So I have gotten past the heel and just have a few more inches to go on the foot, then just the toe left to do. So this may take less than three months to make after all, but still a slow process. But I found I can work on it and sort of watch TV at the same time. I'm am already thinking ahead to my next pair and designing it in my mind, but I haven't even started the second sock yet, I would really just like to make a bunch of different unmatched socks, but that isn't practicable.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sock Loom Project

Normally I find it difficult to do a project that can be done faster and easier with a machine, but I decided I wanted to try making myself some socks, the sort-of old fashioned way. After doing some research I found that circular sock machines were really popular in the 1800's and early 1900's but they can cost thousands of dollars for a refurbished one, I wasn't planning on making that many socks, as far as I could research (google), I couldn't find anyone manufacturing modern day ones except for the super expensive computerized ones. I didn't even think that there was such a thing as a sock loom, I thought you had to do them with needles and that was out of the question for me, my knitting isn't that great with only 2 needles and for socks it takes like 4-5 needles. But alas, I found this handy little adjustable sock loom, and best of all they had it on sale at Joann's for only $18 and change.
After casting on and doing a few rows I realized I wouldn't be wearing these socks anytime soon, it is a slow process and the yarn is very fine.

I'm finally starting to see some progress, it gives me hope, I have already managed to get two blisters and a sore muscle in my shoulder, but I am determined to get this done.

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