I finished my first sock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it's making me ever so happy just sitting here and stroking it, waiting until I finish it's twin sibling so I can wear them. The sock took me a week of evening only knitting (or sock o'clock as I like to call it) to finish. So if I continue at this rate of a pair a fortnight - I could have 19 pairs by Christmas day :)
Socking facts
Gusset heel basic sock pattern from the book 'socks from the toe up'. This book and pattern were recommended to me by Amanda on Twitter and as a beginner sock knitter I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested enjoying a bit of sock o'clock.
Yarn - cakewalk yarn in cam
Knitted using a pair of 2.5mm/size 1 knitting needles - my first time doing this, the book explains how to.
I used Judy's magic cast on and finished in russian bind off, again all explained in the book
Happiness factor on finishing - 11/10
BTW - I signed up to Ravelry two years ago but still haven't actually done anything on my page, I'm hoping to start when I get a minute so if you are interested you can soon find me here.
I was so happy knitting with the cakewalk yarn that my daughter easily convinced me to buy a couple more (left to right - Brooklyn and Cherry Blossom). She does seem to have got it in her head that I am going to be using the cherry blossom to knit up a pair for her...................mmmm. The yarn is looking lovely displayed on this pretty dresden mini sent to me by Allison (with the cute drawstring bag) to say thank you for the honour of winning one of my giveaways from last year - isn't that nice??!
Shame on you :) Come on over to Ravelry and join the fun- I'll trade you an addiction to your fabric for some amazing yarns...Wollmeise anyone?
I'm ibs102 on Rav:)
Posted by: Bettina | 03/27/2012 at 01:23 PM
Your sock is perfect!!! I added you to my friends on Ravelry.
Posted by: Sasha | 03/27/2012 at 01:36 PM
Still hate knitting, I'm sorry! But this mug rug is beautiful (and these puppies sooo cute).
Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | 03/27/2012 at 02:28 PM
Yay!! It looks awesome! Love the new yarns too! I still need to try and start mine :)
Posted by: Jeni | 03/27/2012 at 02:54 PM
Your knitting is lovely and the "sock o'clock" is an awesome idea;-) Have knit several pair in recent months and need to get back to it. Will check into that book as I do them the more traditional way and on 4 needles. Thank you for sharing! Hugs. Doreen
Posted by: Treadlemusic.wordpress.com | 03/27/2012 at 03:24 PM
Thanks for sharing that yarn! I really want to get some of that. I've been working on the Wool Eater Blanket by Sarah London (crochet) this year ... and have blown through all my yarn. On purpose — because I want to buy a bunch of new stuff. :)
Posted by: Calee (@chimes) | 03/27/2012 at 03:48 PM
Love the cherry blossom colours.
Posted by: Pennie | 03/27/2012 at 03:57 PM
Tell daughter you'll show her how to knit so she can make her own.. She'll have fun doing it! Your sock is just lovely. ;p
Posted by: ina | 03/27/2012 at 06:16 PM
Oh, maybe I should pick up that green yarn again and give knitting another try...
Posted by: Kat | 03/27/2012 at 07:30 PM
The sock looks wonderful! Great for hopping!
Posted by: Flying Blind | 03/27/2012 at 07:47 PM
Exponentially excited for you!!!
Posted by: Tiara | 03/27/2012 at 11:15 PM
You are so funny. Good luck on your 19 pairs by Christmas or whatever you decide to tackle.
Posted by: Tamie | 03/28/2012 at 03:01 AM
I have utter sock envy! I've just recently finished knitting my first ever scarf and can relate to the sitting and stroking :)
I may be being a little dim (Not that unusual around here) but what is Ravelry all about?
Posted by: Issabella The Cat | 03/28/2012 at 08:27 AM
Hi Issabella,
Ravelry is all about knitting and crochet. You make a page to share your current and future projects and you can browse for idea's, yarns and patterns. Very worthwhile to sign up :)
Posted by: aneela | 03/28/2012 at 12:43 PM
Look at you! That sock is perfect!!! Fun, right??
Posted by: Angela | 03/28/2012 at 01:45 PM
Socks are so fun! You could just knit them forever without running out of patterns or colors or ideas.
Posted by: Michelle | 04/01/2012 at 02:06 AM
Love your sock...congrats! I'm knitting with cherry blossom right now! I am knitting my socks with a size 0 needle...and it's SO small! I ended up having to cast on more stitches just to compensate. I'm definitely going to be using the size 1s for the next pair I knit with cakewalk yarn.
Posted by: Dianne | 04/02/2012 at 06:29 PM
Lovely job on the sock, Aneela! Looking forward to seeing the finished pair! ;)
I'll have to check out your rav page soon.
Posted by: Holly | 04/13/2012 at 02:03 AM
Your sock looks great!
Posted by: Shannon | 04/24/2012 at 12:50 AM
It's beautiful! I'm a long time sock knitter and can truly understand your excitement. My biggest problem when I first started knitting socks was that I had many socks without mates. Now I knit socks in tandem. I gather 2 sets of needles and knit the cuff of one and then the cuff of the other. I continue along like this and when I get to the end I have 2 socks. Keep the pictures coming!
Posted by: Elaine | 07/10/2012 at 12:53 PM