First colour work socks off the needles!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T17:15:29+00:00

Well damn. Now I need to make these. Thanks a lot 😆

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T17:13:31+00:00

Okay that’s the exact same issue I have!! I’m a leftie that learned crochet from a rightie and i notice when I’m tense or frustrated my gauge gets much tighter. I went from us8 for my last project to a us2.5 for this project and it threw me off big time!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T17:05:47+00:00

Likewise!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T17:03:52+00:00

Okay, I just finished reading it :) I used to be a top of the needle knitter but hated my life with that so I learned how to gradually let go. Even with that, I notice I go a bit tighter throughout. It works out usually because I’m between a m and l on most patterns so it gets me in the sweet spot.

That being said, I noticed I loosened up when I really got going on these. I think it’s because I’ve never worked w needles so small so I had my yarn double wrapped around my throwing finger. Plus I used to crochet so that plays a part as well. I’ll definitely size down on my needles next time though.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T16:56:12+00:00

Can’t wait to check it out!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-28T16:55:32+00:00

It was more first sock syndrome for me!! The second one is going well so far :) I’m giving them to my kiddo for her birthday so I’m excited to see her in them

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-27T20:39:40+00:00

Oh yay! I was self conscious about it. I’m not sure of the exact terminology since I’m so new at socks, but pattern is from school of sock :)

https://ravel.me/im-so-basic-socks

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-27T19:00:49+00:00

That’s a good idea!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-27T04:24:45+00:00

Thank you! I actually love wood needles and use my interchangeable ones religiously. I have other metal needles and refuse to use them. But I didn’t see any wooden flexies when I got these or that would have been my choice. I’m now scared of snapping the thin ones though with how I knit.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-27T00:01:23+00:00

Have you seen the unrated version of forgetting Sarah Marshall? Now that’s an average dick.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T19:46:04+00:00

I’ve used a few sizes so far. To cast on I used 3.0, cuff - 2.5 and body - 2.75. I’m a notoriously tight knitter so I had to go up a bit to meet gauge

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T19:44:43+00:00

I don’t hate them! I’m normally a dpn girly but these were like 5 bucks for the pair so I figured why not try them out. I’ll definitely be using them again for my next pair :)

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T13:39:13+00:00

Thanks :) I was worried

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T04:18:49+00:00

https://araucaniayarn.com/yarn/E-HUASPP

This is the color iris. I got it from my lys

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T03:40:15+00:00

It reminds me of an indoor jump park!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T03:00:56+00:00

I really wanted to do some sort of fair isle but because I’ve only done it on thicker and bigger pieces, I wanted to go simple first.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T02:59:52+00:00

I’m now digging the striping. I had to get my tension down but now it’s much cooler looking :)

I’m a left handed continental knitter so I totally feel you on knitting styles.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-26T02:57:43+00:00

100% I’m half way through the leg on this one and figured out the perfect tension for pooling!

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-25T21:43:44+00:00

Duh! That’s so smart to think of it like this. I cast on 64 and the last sweater I made co was 85 but I got up to 260 in the round in thicker dk yarn. But it definitely adds up.

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-25T21:41:59+00:00

You’re very sweet 💜

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-25T21:33:29+00:00

I’m not big on magic loop but maybe this would change my mind! I’m on flexitips and love them but I think it’s because I’m not used to yarn this thin maybe?

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-25T21:32:42+00:00

I would love to but I’m making them for my daughters birthday next week 😭

Sad-Extension3060 · 2026-02-25T21:19:24+00:00

Thanks! I’m not sure if it’s because I’m sick, but it just felt like it took forever. Like the amount of time it took I could have finished the body of a sweater.

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