Here they are. One is slightly longer then the other and overall they're too long in the instep. There are a few little mistakes but happily they don't really show when I'm wearing them.They're really comfortable and feel like they were made for my feet.
I used the sock pattern that came with "The Art of Knitting II, DVD". It has a sock knit-a-long that was SO helpful! You watch a step on the video and then the DVD pauses on it's own until you continue on after you've completed that step. The toe is a bit pointy for me so next time I think I'll decrease a bit faster, making the toe more blunt.
The yarn is a sock weight yarn, "Regia" in the color "Partie". I love the yarn but it does have quite a twist in it making the ribbing look a bit off. The stockinette parts looked fine though.
So, I've now gotten over my irrational fear of knitting socks and I've gotten used to double pointed needles. I loved how knitting socks is so portable. They hardly take up any space in a purse or knitting bag. I think I'd like to always have a sock in progress so I can have something to do while I wait in line or ride in the car.
The yarn is a sock weight yarn, "Regia" in the color "Partie". I love the yarn but it does have quite a twist in it making the ribbing look a bit off. The stockinette parts looked fine though. 
So, I've now gotten over my irrational fear of knitting socks and I've gotten used to double pointed needles. I loved how knitting socks is so portable. They hardly take up any space in a purse or knitting bag. I think I'd like to always have a sock in progress so I can have something to do while I wait in line or ride in the car. Now I need to get some Birkenstocks this fall to show off my knitted socks. I wonder if that's why hippies wore them. Were they all sock knitters?
7 comments:
Congratulations! 4 months is not unreasonable. Doing them 2 at a time solves the length difference!
Joanne
Great job, Becky!!! Those look great! I do the same thing...put off knitting because I'm sure it's too difficult. I'm glad you finished them!
I've tried those on and they are wonderful. It's like giving your feet a loving hug! I am tickled you can make them since I am worthless at knitting! I love the yarn color too! Hugs, Deb love that pea picture. They are so sturdy and healthy!
Very cool, knitting is something I am going to learn one of these days...
Those look great! My husband's grandmother Lucy used to knit these wonderful booties and she made double layered soles on them that made them last really long and kept your feet really warm during the winter on cold wood floors. Sadly she passed away several years ago and my husband recently wore out his last remaining pair of "Grandma Lucy" booties. It was sad enough losing her... but throwing those knit booties out years later made us sad all over again.
Very nice socks Becky! And good for you for sticking with it. You faced your fears. lol They do look very comfortable. Love you.
You have actually inspired me. I went to Amazon and ordered the DVD. I have wanted to knit socks for the longest. Now I will do it! Hopefully...
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