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Friday, August 8, 2008

MY First Pair

YEY! I've knit socks a couple times before but this is the first pair I knit for ME!!!

I finished my Charades and I love them. Now I see what all the fuss is about with hand knit socks knit in yummy, high-end yarns. I think I'm hooked!

I never thought I'd be into sock knitting, mainly for fear of Second Sock Syndrome but I enjoyed this pair and pattern so much it was no problem at all. I even have yarn set aside for 2 more pairs just waiting for me to cast on.


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Pattern Source: Charade (free pattern download)
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Superwash Merino Wool Handpainted Fingering Weight
Needles: size 0
Size: Women's medium (fits my size 7s just fine)
Notes: Next time try it on 1s. The 0s made a pretty tight fitting sock for me and I might like it a bit looser next time.
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17 comments:

  1. peaknitsAugust 8, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    They look great! Are these your first socks? Really? They are pretty fabulous!

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  2. HeatherAugust 8, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    Gorgeous! Charades do knit up tight, so the size 1 needle would be just right.
    Congrats on a beautiful pair and welcome to the addiction- oh yes, addiction, that is sock knitting!

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  3. JennieAugust 9, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    Congrats on you first pair! They look great. Be careful. Socks are addictive. :) heheh

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  4. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    Sooo cute!

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  5. PhiligryAugust 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    love these. My sister has the most fab pattern for knee high cashmere socks. i am scared to knit socks though. I am not sure i will ever tackle them.

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  6. At Home Mommy KnitsAugust 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    Great socks. I just made my first yarn purchase for socks for me. I'll have to tackle it now that I see how much you love yours.

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  7. Galadriel ThompsonAugust 11, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    Hey lady! I cannot wait to catch up on all the Knitterella that I have missed. Thanks for hanging in there with me: )

    love and hugs

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  8. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    I know what you mean about the fuss. Before I made socks I just couldn't understand what the big deal was. Now I do make them, I'm seriously considering replacing my shoes with ones a size bigger to fit the socks in!

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  9. SarahAugust 11, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Jill!!! They are fantastic!!!

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  10. Terrie D. (StarSpry)August 11, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    They look great!! I really want to try knitting socks. Maybe after the Ravelympics are finished :D

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  11. LovemookAugust 11, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    oh no!!! you too? what's up with people and socks...(waiting for peaknits to smack me...lightly).

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  12. AnnieAugust 11, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    Are they really addicting? I think I'll stay away...for now...
    Love your second pic. Cute feet and my husband would be envious of your fab green grass :)

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  13. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 6:07 AM

    Great job Jill! Love the socks. Wish I could get hooked on them. Maybe I'll give them another try this winter.
    Tina

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  14. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks for the great pattern! I'm new to knitting and am always on the lookout for projects to try.

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  15. a friend to knit withAugust 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    they are absolutely wonderful! so happy you now have your own pair!!

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  16. hook and needleAugust 13, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Yay for socks! I love the color. I find socks such a perfect background project when you get bored with other stuff and need a break. Congrats!

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  17. OiyiAugust 14, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Very nice!! I still have yet to finish a pair.

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