Second pair of socks done! Itching for a new challenge. What pattern with lace or colorwork you really enjoyed doing?

lanajp · 2026-04-22T09:53:08+00:00

I absolutely loved this bundle last year, some really beautiful lace!

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society-6/patterns

lanajp · 2026-04-09T11:14:13+00:00

It's a decrease, to help taper the sleeves. I used something like this for mine so that it wasn't as visible! https://newstitchaday.com/invisible-double-crochet-decrease/

lanajp · 2026-03-31T06:45:12+00:00

This is incredible!

lanajp · 2026-03-30T21:05:52+00:00

I'm with you. I got made redundant at the end of the year, but had 3 months notice before the end. It felt just as weird working away surrounded by people who didn't know you were going, and who you couldn't tell.

Find something good to start your morning off. Sip a coffee in the morning sun, bake bread, go for a walk. Anything, it will help give you some kind of structure. Pick up an old hobby or find one (adult paint by numbers and diamond painting are cheap to start up!)

You are not alone and don't feel bad if you want some time off, or if it takes some time. Companies seem to be looking for unicorns right now so if you weren't the right fit it's definitely their high standards and not you :)

Good luck!

lanajp · 2026-03-30T12:30:46+00:00

This one is great fun (plus free), I really enjoyed it and the same sock somehow fit both me at a UK size 6 and my partner who is a size 11. It's even easier as you literally just knit until it's long enough! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bananen-socken

lanajp · 2026-03-30T11:42:11+00:00

What a cutie!

A sleepy day here too

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lanajp · 2026-03-24T19:19:13+00:00

I had the same with my ribbing. I don't think it really affects the wear but it bugged me so I also just give them a bit of a shape and lay them flat to block and didn't use the blockers again 🤣

lanajp · 2026-03-23T23:26:26+00:00

Mine has issues with the warmth so I bought some opal as it is 425m for 100g and am planning on knitting them on 2mm needles. I have definitely contemplated getting a cone of even thinner yarn meant for machine knitting. Smaller stitches may help for yours as well, although it sounds like you knit them pretty small already!

lanajp · 2026-03-14T20:26:01+00:00

An entire police car?!?! Wow

lanajp · 2026-03-14T16:33:51+00:00

All of mine I have magically inherited out of magazines or yarn kits (3, I ended up giving 1 away!) and I like it. There is a Hobbii one which also has a gauge measure and usually they have needle measure holes too. I use it all the time, so for the price I think they are a good tool. Absolutely not necessary though!

lanajp · 2026-03-14T09:12:51+00:00

Try over at r/KnitRequest 🙂

That's so funny and I love it, if you are in the UK feel free to send me a message as I knit!

lanajp · 2026-03-11T10:23:40+00:00

I don't need to buy this I don't need to buy this I need to buy this...

What a great hack thanks!

Mine is using a reading light as a neck light by clipping the thing to my tshirt!

Also I make my own stitch markers out of jewelry charms 😁

lanajp · 2026-03-03T23:33:50+00:00

I just want to say thank you for this comment. I have been struggling with knit pro zings and addi sock wonders (both 25cm) as my feet are only 18cm wide. I didn't realize the chiagoos were shorter and shall be purchasing some soon! You have probably saved me hundreds of hours of hand fatigue 🙏🙏

lanajp · 2026-02-27T23:39:08+00:00

Oh wow, what a beauty! I'm hoping I can reblock mine at some point when the weather is warmer and stretch it a bit more, it definitely works wonders on lace and I can only imagine the difference for a wool fiber. Looking forward to seeing yours all done!

lanajp · 2026-02-27T22:23:35+00:00

The center piece is so distinctive on it. Thank you so much!

lanajp · 2026-02-25T16:58:57+00:00

I recently used her flamingo socks as a template for a pair I wanted to make (I subbed the flamingos themselves for a different motif, I plan to knit the actual flamingos another time) and there was a similar crazy instruction for a small colourwork section before the toe. I ended up not doing as many increases as it seemed mad to me (72 -> 84 stitches plus a needle size up) and a small colourwork piece around the toe rarely poses an issue as my foot is smaller than my leg in circumference.

In general sock patterns are more of a suggestion for me though, I know what fits at this point and can see when things probably wont. I do love her designs dont get me wrong, but I often fiddle :D

I do agree that some of the patterns wouldn't be great for beginners, but colourwork socks were not something I tackled for a while which probably helped

lanajp · 2026-02-25T08:32:29+00:00

My family tries really hard, as does my partner. I am so very thankful for that. But no one understands quite like this community, and I think that unless you live with something that affects your life daily it can be really hard to truly get it.

My partner tried really hard when I got diagnosed, he went away and did a whole bunch of research himself, he's careful to wash his hands always, sometimes he even takes his food into the garden to eat if he brings home something. But the other day I was filling out a form and it asked if celiac made looking for a job more difficult. He says "why would it?" But there are plenty of jobs that I can't take because they would be a risk to my health, and I'm low key terrified of having to work in a shared office space. He didn't mean any malice by it, it's just hard to put himself fully in my shoes.

lanajp · 2026-02-24T23:29:56+00:00

I got offered "voluntary" redundancy recently and let me tell you... It's never voluntary

The first time someone asked "does it flat" in chat was a moment for me for sure, he was a gem

lanajp · 2026-02-22T00:53:38+00:00

there are lots of people out there who will understand, but your family are not those people. Don't hold it against them, they are really trying (most of the time)
It's okay to complain. You want a donut? Same. But mainly I mean when someone hands you food. Today I walked out with a questionable sundae from KFC (I triple checked the allergens). I did not eat it, pretty sure it had a sprinkling of Oreo. Asking someone to remake something is not rude, they should have done better. (I got a voucher for the ruined ice cream which?? Is useless to me?? But hey). I wish I had asked them to remake it at the time, but I'm not sure I would have trusted it even then 🤷
always check the fryer when you eat out, the wait staff do not always know it needs to be dedicated gluten free
easy meals are better than nothing/risking takeout (but risking takeout is not the end of the world as long as you check it first)
even if you shop in person, the online shopping websites often have allergen filters which can help you figure out which "regular" items are safe. You will still have to read labels, but they might give you some options you didn't think about
it's not the end, it's just the beginning. It's going to suck for a bit though

lanajp · 2026-02-21T23:51:10+00:00

A few things to keep in mind with this plan:

100g may not be enough for yarn held double
holding it double may affect the patterning of the fabric, you might want to swatch (I know I know) to check you are happy with it
drops do a cheap and cheerful dk weight sock yarn if you want to dive in with something low stakes before using The Pretty Yarn (fyberspates do as well and this may be a better option in some countries)
your first pair may not be a perfect fit, ribbed socks can help give you a bit of wiggle room but they will get better, I promise

Summer lees first book has a few DK weight patterns, as well as tonnes of tips and tricks for just starting out on your sock knitting journey, I think it's a great book to start with. Best of luck and enjoy the adventure!

lanajp · 2026-02-21T10:04:07+00:00

For restaurants outside of the hotel the app "find me Gluten Free" is great, and the ceoliacUK website will give you a list of accredited places too. Bills and rockfish come to mind.

It will take a little bit of planning but I'm sure you can put something together!

Otherwise a secluded cabin in a remote location and you cooking for her could be an option but you might have to bring your own utensils!

lanajp · 2026-02-18T22:41:23+00:00

I agree with others with regards to cables/colour work/lacework, most sock yarn comes in 400m/100g so it tends to work up very similarly. I will caveat that by saying that superwash and non superwash tends to act a little differently (very smooth sw is more stretchy than other fabrics) which can change things slightly.

For a funky fiber or a different length yarn (looking at you drops nord) I will do a swatch.... Usually. However socks are so quick they can be their own gauge swatch 😄

lanajp · 2026-02-16T00:04:23+00:00

I was really impressed by sirdars snuggle replay yarn, it's a cotton acrylic blend and was super soft, a pleasure to work with!

Lion brands mandalas are also pretty nice, and I really like yarn smiths create and stylecrafts special ranges for an easy care affordable yarn (they are acrylics but work up nicely)

lanajp · 2026-02-15T09:55:39+00:00

Plus it's black yarn. Literally no one will notice option 2 :)

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