yarn harlot plain vanilla sock pattern

My first pair was done over the course of about two weeks, let alone two days. I might have to rethink my summer knitting plans then. Im going to think of it as the alleged gansey from here on. I am not a sock knitter, though you are making me want to put down my teddy bears to try one. I started wearing my wool socks a few weeks ago and didnt go near a wash place first. Sock Museum | Yarn Harlot Ive been waiting to see a reasonably close-up picture of the Rhinebeck sweaterfworn or at least draped over a suitable piece of furniture. All the way through, I was listening for the C word, impressed that it didnt show up until five lines from the bottom. You are awesome! 2. Step 1: Cast on 30 stitches and knit 30 rows in plain stockinette stitch using the same yarn and needles you want to knit your socks with. It just needs to percolate for awhile. Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes . So, I started another pair of socks and ordered another copy of your book. If you are unsure about the fabric density read again the section 1.3.2 Selecting the needles. Youve made me want to knit socks again! It takes me months to make a pair of socks. You make it sound so simple! So good to see knitting again. Our Patons Kroy Socks Patterns Collection. The socks are all wonderful. And now I have two sock drawers that are bulging and probably other socks that wont fit in them. I'm sorry you feel that way. Good for you making something for yourself!! Though they all look great, I like the Rivendell pair best, there is is something extra magical about that pattern in purple. Thanks. Wow that is a lot of socks. Though I seem to recall Stephanie having petite feet (and thus, smaller socks) Im still continuously impressed by her knitting speed. Ive spoken (probably a lot) about my strong preference for socks as the ideal travel project, at least for me. Got to the heel and lost my nerve. The pattern features different sections of rib stitch, moss stitch, and stockinette stitch, so you'll be anything but bored. Hopefully soon I will try to conquer my first pair of socks! Done. In this section, I explain how to measure your foot (or how to estimate the measurements based on shoe size) and then decide what size socks you should make. Two birds, one stone. I love ribbed socks for comfort and fit. Beautiful socks! Not that seeing Ken is a bad thing. oh wellHi Ken;). You can find the rounded toe pattern here. Ooh, and the Leyburn (and what a great colorway!) Socks for myself has been my goal as well. For instance, I knit my socks with gauges 32 sts (Fingering), 28 sts (DK) and sts 21 (Aran) / 4 (10cm). Gauge 8 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch Needle size US 1 - 2.25 mm Yardage 380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m) Sizes available Small (Medium, Large) Six pairs of socks in 36 days? Best Matches. I always love seeing your adventures. One confession thoughI have never ever made anything you madeyou ARE a tremendous inspiration to me in many ways, but I am usually not an imitator. Our Favourite Sock Patterns and Yarn- Free Pattern Friday ), I love the stitch pattern on this one. Dont know if its the same stuff, but here in the UK we have something generally known as sleet, but which my husband refers to as lumpy rain. Uses fingering weight yarn. I was pretty sick of that by the end of four days. I have decided to provide all my content and knitting patterns for free. (I have finished my first pair of socks since then, too!). Simply cut off the yellow starter thread and begin knitting the first sock. Its a SWEATER!!! Love them all, but especially the last ones you made for Ken. And thats not just because its yarn. And from the look on his face, he does too. Re: socks Im halfway through second socks (on sock two of pair two) now that I finally have caught on that they really are not as hard as I thought they would be (knitterheadedit needs to be a word that applies to the overthinking of things that are not that hard). Each pattern is available as a free digital download and all the necessary components are available for purchase at the click of a button! What a lovely array of socks. If you are looking for some inspiration for stitch patterns see a list of 9 of my favorite knitting stitch dictionaries. Holy Schmitt, what a lot of socks! I like Kens socks best. If you are not sure how much yarn you need for your pair read this article:How much yarn do you need for a pair of socks. NOTHING but sock yarn. (They fit Rachel H tooso it was a win-win. Good grief! . Speak up! If you are a seasoned sock knitter and you already know what is the total amount of stitches you would like to have for your sock you can select any of the toe patterns below. Yes 9 fingers. West Yorkshire Spinners makes an incredible sock yarn right in the heart of Yorkshire! All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes . i remember the socks being modeledthey were very cool. It is not selfish to knit for you. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of my all time favorite books- I first read it in 4th grade. Short row heel also known as hourglass heel is the one used in most commercial socks. Im using the openwork rib pattern for Bed Socks in Knitting Vintage Socks. I almost feel like I never knit for myself, and when I do I feel almost selfish. I am reading the Things I learned from knitting which I got as a mothers day present. not only are the socks beautiful, but they carry greatly powerful knitterly mojo holding the travelling sock has had quite an immediate effect on my formerly non-knitting mom! If you would like to make a contrasting color short row heel without a stripe on instep see this pattern. This is probably the easiest heel pattern. You can find the afterthought heel pattern here. The consensus seems to be that Ken is smiling from gratitude and pleasure. . I was expecting you to say you had no clean socks, so you started knitting new ones instead of doing laundry. Knitting Scrappy Socks - HubPages Free Sock Knitting Pattern - Biscotte Yarns , I know how you feelIve been doing nothing but socks, and I have this sudden urge to purl. You must knit in your sleep, 6 pairs of socks in 36 days. I was enjoying the sock parade until the last one (thatd be the Francie) when I was hit with that heart-pounding, breath-gasping moment. If you are looking for some inspiration for stitch patterns see a list of 9 of my favorite knitting stitch dictionaries. Three cheers for hand knit socks, the Sock Museum, and all the crazy-fabulous folk organizing this in addition to some little ol' gathering (aka Sock Summit 2009). I can bang out a ton of little things like hats or scarves and I just give those away, but a person really has to mean something for me to make them socks. So - I am not really sure if I like this particular yarn - but I have decided to proceed with using it to knit a pair of plain vanilla socks. You should now have finished your toe and its time to select what kind of heel you would like to make. You definitely didnt waste all your free time in a frivolous fashion, did you? Im with the crowd, too I love the bottom of Kens socks! Ive looked at all of these components, and I could put together a sock pattern without swatching and it would probably be an acceptable pair of socks, maybe even a great pair if they were my first pair. Me? Yarn Harlot Thrummed Mittens. I perform you a service, cherished Yarn Harlot: I take up the other side, knitting one sock in two months, as opposed to your 200 socks in one month. Should you be someone that prefers the self-striping patterns- fear not! Filter. Such pretty socks! I have hand darned socks also so, into the sock stash and my socks need done too. (No noa real one, in the car and all; those trips from the 60s were well, fun, but theyre over). 1. These look like they will be super for both, AND interesting to knit. I adore the Rivendell pattern, and very aptly nsmed. Thats a lot of socks! Other free Sock patterns are out there without all the sales that we have to go through just to get to the next 2 sentences necessary to follow this pattern. The circumference of my foot is Thats a lot of sock. I have only ever knit your plain vanilla sock pattern. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing it! Exceedingly Vanilla Socks - Free Pattern The Purl Bug Does it work? It occured to me that you should hear about my harrowing trip across the livingroom hurrying, to do something and was impaled in my leg below my knee, with a metal needle sticking out of the knitting basket. Of course, i just got my first skein of noro sock and am awaiting my first skein of fleece artist basic merino sock 2/6 (or however they said it). I am in Texas and wish I could go there every year. 6 pairs finished (if not all started) in 36 days.Wow You continue to amaze me. I need a simple sock pattern with detailed instructions and pictures! If you can make a gauge swatch, do simple math, and can pick out some basic stitches, than you can make your own basic sock patterns. (Your socks bring tears of awe to my eyes, and .. socks that are beautiful ON THE BOTTOM? Cascade has very recently released Heritage Prints, a yarn that knits up in a jacquard style stripe. A round up of some sock knitting patterns, and a few of our favourite sock yarns. love the rivendell socks especially! Just asking. Heres a guide that helps you to buy the right amount of yarn based on your sock size and yarn thickness. Ive had Francies on the needles for 2 weeks for my mother, and the first one still isnt done. Seems to appeal to my need to get things done Been working through some patterns in the Knitting on the Road book, by Nancy Bush; finally overcame my fear of cables while knitting the Danish pattern with its neat little nup stitch. Two-ish whole pairs in one weekend??! BTW: Im really enjoying the new book. Maybe I was facing in the wrong direction?? If you are gifting the socks you can check the typical sock lengths here. It went in about two inches, a puncture wound THEY ARE DANGEROUS this happened after we were on aplane where I could not take my needles so I decided to not complain I started taking plastic needles round. All done, one pair of plain vanilla socks, another contribution to the long-range-planning box. This webiste contains affiliate links meaning that if you buy something after clicking them I may earn a small commission. Here's a knitting pattern for socks that are made with DK-weight yarn. Have you used the oven mitt yet? I have put the sock away for a day or two (this is along time to knit no stitches for meI read about knitting when Im not knitting. No swatching required! Lightning speed. A bunch of other Hungarian and Romanian recipes are in the pipe with a Hungarian dessert coming up, Your email address will not be published. I LOVE knitting socks. I recommend it. I have my crafters glove onI am a continental knitter so all my right hand is doing is holding that needle and slipping some stitches along it oncest in a while. Yikes, guess that means you wont be wanting the sock goodies I was going to send for the day of your birth.I have impeccable timing like that! 12. It is my 'go-to' pattern when I make plain socks. I am in awe. You will find yourself darning your socks a lot less than you are used to! I have changed to a larger needled not socklike project. Work at least 10 rows of either 1 by 1 or 2 by 2 ribbing on the cuff and then bind-off using a stretchy bind-off method. This innovation by Regia makes it incredibly easy to knit two identical socks from one skein. Because this pattern is a toe-up pattern it is quite easy to optimize the yardage and you can leave the cuff a little bit shorter. Everyone else is getting tons of socks, but I need to remember to keep a few pairs. Project: Basic Sock Pattern by Ann Budd Yarn: Artyarns Supermerino, 2 skeins in some purpley pink that I've had in my stash for over 2 years. Those socks are great! Had I known sooner you were speaking tonight. Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder . You as the Knitter deserve warm feet too!u. Too nice to wear? No more socks for you. Glad to hear you made it home and through the tour ok. You may be sick of knitting the socks, but were not sick of looking at them. I need some new sweater patterns. If I get half a sock done in the ten days Ill consider myself lucky. THANKS! Yeah, you say that now, but youll have another pair on the needles in under a week, is my guess. Do not include a bunion in this measurement. I realize it was probably a typo, but I really hope there is yarn out there titled I am the Eggpant., Beautiful! Not enough for a sweater and I dont want a hat, but this would be great. Im catching up. You dont have to worry about matching stripes. Yes weve had it too here west of Toronto mind you you really had to squint to see it. Usually, fabric knitted with wool also relaxes a bit after you have given it a soak and dry so knit rather with a bit too tight gauge than a bit too loose. Even if the thought of wearing wooly socks doesnt quite turn your crank, we challenge you to try them on for size. Besides which, there was no knitting on the trips in the 60s. The Francie socks damn near kill me. Lace! Have you seen Stephanie knit? Not that Id mention it. When socks are completely shot and can no longer be darned, is there a way to reuse the leg part or do you just throw them out? Promised hubby house slippers for two years, those got finished yesterdayjust need to felt them and his 9 finger gloves need donecast those on this morning. FREE - Vanilla Socks - Jo Torr Plain stockinette or ribbed socks should be worn with a little bit of negative ease meaning that the circumference of your sock should be smaller than the circumference of your foot otherwise the sock wont stay up on the leg. You can find the flap and gusset heel pattern here. They picked something else. Thats a whole lot of socks. Think Ill vow to make some this winter. Ive declared January/February Knit For Me Months! IS. If you want to wear your sock in shoes pick fingering weight yarn (also known as sock weight yarn or 4ply yarn) or if your shoes are loose-fitting you can pick a little bit thicker sport weight yarn. Generally speaking, what I say isnt really worth repeating. Or did I mis-read that? I think Ill get to work on the three different half-socks I have going now. The great thing about variegated yarn??? And here I was thinking of how I was getting sick of socks! But I particularly love the ones Ken is wearing. We basically consider ourselves Southern Canada. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In my estimation back ache remedies should be secondary to treating the That is unfortunate because I liked the idea of mixing toe designs and heel patterns. It is not a dead digit, it just seems to be locked in place. i feel sorry for you. Mindless knitting works well for me when watching television or taking them with me on a road trip . The socks are all lovely. At least I am. Do you ever take pictures of Joe or does he hide when the camera comes out? Im currently doing this for myself. Welcome Home, Stephanie! Step away from the socks its time;) Well- unless you want to knit a pair for me. Such a simple project that can easily get tossed into your purse/bag to be worked on when you find yourself with a lull in your day? Wrong. I also have a sweater to work on for home. Right.Now. A purchase from Bristol Ivys Ravelry page is next. You are surely ready for sweater time. And I also taught my best friend to knit, and now she wants to learn to make socks! (Come on now even the busiest people have lulls in their day. Excellent stealthing, by the way. OK Im about to go on a Trip. (Well. Do you have a number one sock knitting pattern? I have always said the 'Finnish sock' is the best (but not easiest) and so necessary for living here, but this clear recipe for reinforced flap and gusset is wonderful! Nice workonce again. If the fabric seems too loose frog your work and take smaller needles. Do you ever wear tube socks from a pack? If you can make me actually THINK about knitting a sock, youre possessed of super powers. Be warned: I turned my first sock heel 13 months ago. I thought that considering that there are lace socks, cabled socks, plain socks, large socks, little socks, socks with picots and socks with ribbing I thought it would be really hard to get sick of them. I am packing the socks right now! I was at Rhinebeck, staying at a house in Salt Point, and Sunday morning, we woke up to SNOWair snow, but still.freaked me out, but we went to the festival anyway. I think you should knit some lace now. I hope you find time to rest soon or, at least, have only relaxing knitting projects in the queue. Please take many pictures. They are all wonderful, each in their own way. I just signed up for the 52 pair plunge as a companion to the Summer of Socks. Classic case of Cobblers children have no shoes. Good for you on knitting something for you so close to the holidays! I was doing so good with repressing the sock urges I feel the need to go buy sock yarn now. And its so easy to make someone happy fast with a pair of socks. Go figure.. all this sock talk reminds me to ask.did the recipient of the socks with all the teetiny leaves love them?? sane, and sound! I began with the Monkey Sock pattern and I just love it. My Secret to Knitting Beautiful Socks! Help, Harlot! *sigh* Maybe someday Ill be that fast. but you and adjust it for the double pointed needles as well, a guide that helps you to buy the right amount of yarn. Designed by Talena Winters. Well done! The knitting situation is a mess. Its possible because Ive made a collection of interactive patterns that will do the math for you. )Ill make her wear it and show you. You must knit in your sleep (or have you given up sleep with the recent hectic travel arrangements). The colors were those of my SOUL. You can find the rounded wedge toe pattern here. Those are amazing socks. What sweater are you thinking of knitting on? This pattern is written for the magic loop method (for long circular needle)but you and adjust it for the double pointed needles as well. So allow me to introduce you to some fancier socks. I will share your website with everyone I know. Knitting Tutorial - The Black Squirrel's Favorite Toe-Up Sock Recipe Yarn weight: DK. I was away for only four days, took along a scarf, a sock, and a sweater front, and only worked on the scarf. Pattern is Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee (the Yarn Harlot). Your socks are beautiful. From bright pinks to classic grays, they have certainly done a very good job of working their way through the rainbow. A good rule of thumb is that the fabric should not be see-through. My ravelry queue has gotten a little bit longer now. This particular breed of wool, known for its softness and durability is what makes this sock yarn stand out in a sea of sock yarn. New & used sedans, trucks, SUVS, crossovers, motorcycles & more. If you decide to purchase Im really grateful for your support! Would the sweater happen to be Joes gansey? Love these socks in this post very cool patterns. That was Ken at lettuce Knit when I was there for the launch.. maybe not so much my thing) but dragged on forever. Youve probably heard about this, but in case someone hasnt theyre collecting knitted hats for Syrian refugees in Munich: http://nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2015/09/knitting-for-munich.html, That could be a big project (made of lots of small projects). You have inspired me! This yarn is 75% wool and 25% nylon, making it an easy yarn to launder (exactly what we need in a sock yarn). , Stephanie, Great Socks! Your socks are beautiful, and I hope you go back to them, once youve done a sweater. What glorious swag! This is a universal sock pattern that you can use to knit perfectly fitting vanilla socks of any size and with almost any yarn. to use traditional techniques for the neck or Holy footwear, Batman! Still, if you wanted to really worry us, you could have announced the plan and never mentioned the word it would have been like waiting for the other shoe to drop.. Bet it feels extra squishy to walk on. The important thing here is to find needles that get you a good gauge. She deserves it. by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. I am LOLing at the gansey suggestions. , Shouting out to Ken: Yay! Showing 1 - 12 of 42 Results. Would you knit ME a sweater?? You get this number by multiplying the circumference of your foot with 0.9. Notice I dont say if I might knit TWO. You had to say something about the Lion SockEase again, didnt you? A Good Plain Sock. This type of toe shaping fits well if all of your toes are almost the same length. First comment? :o) . Oh I can certainly understand the stick a fork in it attitude about socks I hit that same wall myself a few weeks ago. ~MJ. Hubby needed new socks as his drawer was pretty dreadful. Six pairs of socks in 36 days? I have the stash that my mother left when she died from the thirties to the seventies needles and patterns Thank you for writing such delightful books much love and peace. Wow, that is fast. Enough with the socks already. Thank you for the uplifting photos of your last trip. I knit a bunch for my husband until he told me to stop (he said he had enough), so I just continued to knit for me. Those are beautiful. One of the most well known patterned socks is Cookie As Monkey Socks. While knitting plain vanilla socks is always a joy, every so often it feels good to sit down and actually focus onastitch pattern. The socks you knit with this pattern are worked toe-up. Im channeling you, I was done with socks as of yesterday. Thats a heckofalotta socks. Check out our ever popular sock yarn that is made in Italy called Sock It To MeBold. love the socks, cant wait til Dana has some yarn up for sale, and cant wait to catch up with you in the San Francisco area again! I am SO filling my front-seat knitting basket with DPNs and sock yarn. Im looking forward to knitting socks that I can finish in the period of one week instead of the stockings Im working on now. Here is a plain "vanilla" sock pattern knit from the toes-up with a heel flap. I only started learning to knit socks this year and am working my way through Jeanette Trotmans Easy Knitted Socks book.
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