posted by Leigh at
7:48 AM
..... recording my fiber & textile explorations, including spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, felting, sewing, and anything else that strikes my fancy.
I've had many interests over the years: reading, writing, sewing, quilting, spinning, weaving, dying, knitting, gardening, herbs, photography, Ubuntu Linux, web design, genealogy, classical music, soapmaking, hiking, homeschooling, and especially living close to the land. In 2009, we bought a neglected 1920s built bungalow on 5 acres. Our dream is an agrarian lifestyle. Our goal is simpler, sustainable, more self-reliant living.
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Well Leigh if it were me and no one but me knew about my mistake it sure would stay right on the sock.
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bspinner, At
February 28, 2012 at 1:23 PM
That could be a huge difference in size! It's a pain, but I know I've ripped out socks for reasons like that. You gotta do, what you gotta do :) It's still a really nice pattern.
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Nina, At
February 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Barb, problem is the larger one is snug, so the smaller size is too small! :(
Nina, so true. In the long term, I know I won't regret it.
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Leigh, At
February 28, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Ouch! But you're right, better to ribbit and make it right. I did that with the very first pair of socks I knit (years ago). Followed the recipe accurately, but was very unhappy with the finished socks, so I ripped them all the way out and started over (this was after I'd finished a couple of other pairs, so I had a better idea of what I was doing). Now I knit both socks at the same time, so I don't have to trust my memory or notes, and I've gotten much quicker at knitting them too (timed myself before christmas -size 13 for Kid the Elder in 5 days)
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Sue, At
February 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM
My 2nd sock always seems to be a tad tighter than the first - don't know what to do about that, so I make it the left one (I shape the toes) because my left foot is longer and narrower.
But sometimes, it's too much tighter and I have to go to a bigger needle size (same # of sts) to make it work!
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Laura, At
February 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM
I know exactly how that feels... I made a similar mistake, but my second sock was a little to small! But all you can do is fix it and forget it! :)
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Grace, At
June 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM
You and Wifey would get along terrifically. If you have time, check out the craft room I built for her (she loves to knit):
http://youtu.be/rbNXoWrgLbs
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The Orange Jeep Dad, At
February 19, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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