Could anyone host a beginner....

[craftygirl2]

Sock - a - long ? :think
For the ones who would love to learn how - to make socks pls. ?? :hook
thank you bunches
Huggz
M.

[fizzle7033]

I would love to take part in something like this also!:cheer I have always wanted to learn to make socks!!

[irikel]

Make socks? I don't have the slightest idea how...but ...if it's to learn...I think I can hop on this train.:hook

[andrea2006]

I just joined a sock group and so far I havnt figured it out either however I do have the needles and I bought dowels to make my own needles and I have the pattern so maybe one day I can attempt it when I have all my other chores accomplished (WIP) LOL

[OneCraftySAHM]

I would sooooooo be in on a sock-along too! Definitely need someone to host this cause I haven't the slightest idea how to do them either!

[darski]

So are we talking crochet socks? I wouldn't mind trying that but if it is with those two pointy sticks, I am sooooooo outa here! :eek

[dewbaby00]

I will have to look for the pattern I used a few months ago to make my hubby some crochet socks they were too easy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/dewbaby00/crochet7002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/dewbaby00/DCP_0002.jpg


I think this is the patern I used for my first pair.
http://www.crochetme.com/issue_1/socks_in_shoes.html

And this one looked pretty easy too
http://www.graftonfibers.com/socks.htm

[craftygirl2]

Dewbaby...
would you host this for us ? You see how many ppl would love to learn...
PPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE E

huggz
M.

[dewbaby00]

Sorry about the big pics I resized them but it didn't work. I posted two patterns that looked pretty easy.

[craftygirl2]

see, the thing is, not one of us knows what to do with the pattern...
Maybe if you could do STEP by STEP directions ??

M.

[dewbaby00]

Ok first you need to decide what pattern you want to try. I have done the one at crochetme so I would be able to help with that one...I am not very good at explaining things so let me know what parts you need help with....I am on msn messenger send me a message if you want to add me it might be a bit easier to help

[andrea2006]

dewbaby,
Thank you so much for the links, I joined a knitting sock thing and well I really dont think me and the dpns are going to get along real well at all.:cheer

[Butterfly04]

:yes I would love to learn to make crochet socks. I have seen several books on it but never bought one, I will look for a pattern and give it a try.

[Melibean223]

i would love to learn how to crochet socks.

[dewbaby00]

There are 2 patterns on the first page

[andrea2006]

I tried to print the crochet me ones but I can't for some reason keep it from moving to the right and part of the directions do not print off.

[crochetgoddess]

I found the best way to do any pattern, including socks, is to jump in there and try it. Look on the internet and find some patterns and get some yarn (since I would call it practice, I wouldn't use real expensive yarns but some stash busting yarn) and your hook and just try the patterns and keep at them until you find one you like and that works well.

[andrea2006]

http://www.graftonfibers.com/socks.htm

Here is the one that I am going to attempt lol. I am using PatonsSWS since that is what I have to play with.

[sammimag]

I'd like to join everyone. I want to make a toe up sock pattern like suggested here on the 'ville. (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=30412)

It's similar to the grafton fibers toe up pattern but it uses what's called a short rowed heel rather than afterthought heel in the grafton fibers sock. I find that the afterthought heel makes this tight odd feeling around the ankle because the chain doesn't offer any give.

I have made a two pairs of socks so I can help with questions. I ditto the jump right on in. I had no clue what I was doing but figured it out as I went along.

I won't start on this until after the Secret Pal swap is done in the middle of October. I have many motifs and ends to weave in for her reveal gift. (So Secret pal if you are reading this there's a hint :) ) And other goodies I want to gather and make :hook

I love socks and want more to wear this winter. My kids want some too.

[andrea2006]

Maybe its just me since I have never made a pair of socks before I got lost somewhere in between the heel and the ankle.

[flyinghooks]

Hi guys! I'd be happy to join in and try to help you out. I've made about 5 or 6 pairs of socks and am currently working on tennis socks from Crocheted Socks , the book by Janet Rehfeldt and Mary Jane Wood. My favorite heels are short row heels, followed by heel turns with gussets.


Maybe its just me since I have never made a pair of socks before I got lost somewhere in between the heel and the ankle.

Andrea - in the grafton fiber pattern you skip the heel and go back and crochet it in later. Some people love this type of pattern (it happens to be my least favorite) because they can replace worn out heels easily.

Where exactly are you stuck? Have you made the heel opening?

[sammimag]

Maybe its just me since I have never made a pair of socks before I got lost somewhere in between the heel and the ankle.

If you are still doing the grafton fibers toe up pattern take a look at the pictures here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/sets/1777119/). You should be able to see the sock I did using this pattern and the progress I made.

Basically after you have reached to the point that the sock is near your ankle you want to count the number of stitches so lets say you have 50 stitches now you want to chain 25 then skip 25 stitches then slip stitch in to the nxt stitch. I found for my ankle I needed a bit longer chain than 1/2 the number of stitches. So when I was at this point I tried on my sock if it felt too tight I added a few more chains.

Then continue to crochet around up the ankle until you want to stop to make a cuff. I like to use a simple post stitch for a cuff look.

Then when the cuff is done you are ready to start on the heel.

[andrea2006]

I am sorry Ginny i was talking about the link on page 2 that someone suggested to use instead of the grafton I read thru the other one and it didnt make to much sense to me and being a beginner I guess I'm just a little slow at the moment.

Sam,
Thank you for allowing me to look at your pics they helped alot I hope lol we shall see in about an hour as that is when I can finally relax and start on these.

[andrea2006]

okay I'm doing the toe up grafton anyway i got to where
you have to count your stitches divide in half and then chan that many for the heel. Do I continue to crochet around the top so it comes above the ankle?

[sammimag]

Do I continue to crochet around the top so it comes above the ankle?

Yes, that is exactly what you want to do. Just stop when it's just about the height you want because you will be adding some kind of cuff pattern right?

Don't worry if you didn't do this for your first pair of socks. I didn't either. I learned with my second pair to make them at the same time that way you end up with a pair of socks crocheted the same. This can be especially important if you are using a multi-colored yarn and you want to match the color patterning for both socks. It also helps with making things the same size.

[dewbaby00]

I would help out more with this crochet along but I got a request for a blanket from a fellow co worker. She has a friend that is in the hospital he just found out he has lukemia and is now a resident of the hospital until further notice and all his friends bring him candy and soda not things he could actually use.

[andrea2006]

Okay well I finished one sock and I made a cluster pattern on the top cuff it still barely comes above my ankle and appears to be a little big. I'm gonna try and post a pic of it tonite. I dont think it looks to much like a sock more like a slipper maybe lol. The heel was weird and feels like it might poke me on the sides so somewhere I am sure I messed that one up but you cant tell. Thank you for all your help ladies. :clap

[flyinghooks]

Okay well I finished one sock and I made a cluster pattern on the top cuff it still barely comes above my ankle and appears to be a little big. I'm gonna try and post a pic of it tonite. I dont think it looks to much like a sock more like a slipper maybe lol. The heel was weird and feels like it might poke me on the sides so somewhere I am sure I messed that one up but you cant tell. Thank you for all your help ladies. :clap

Congrats Andrea! :cheer :clap :cheer Now go make that 2nd sock!

[andrea2006]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/crochetslipper.jpg

Not sure I am going to attempt its mate just cuz I think I just need to somhow find a different yarn to make it appear more like a sock not a slipper. May still need to experiment a little more but at least I have it lol.

[sammimag]

Andrea you sock looks great! You used the new pattons wool soy yarn right?

Definitely give sock yarn a try.

I really like Sockotta sock yarn and I just bought some sock yarn from knitpicks. If you go here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8493), you can find lots sock yarn suggestions/reviews.

[dewbaby00]

I think your sock looks great I would make the mate just cause it would be your first pair....

[flyinghooks]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/crochetslipper.jpg

Not sure I am going to attempt its mate just cuz I think I just need to somhow find a different yarn to make it appear more like a sock not a slipper. May still need to experiment a little more but at least I have it lol.

Great job Andrea - it looks terrific...:cheer :clap :cheer

To look more like a sock you can try a alternating fpdc, bpdc to create a ribbing.

[andrea2006]

any time I have tried the front and back posts I think they look stupid. I have never used that stitch for anything really.

[sammimag]

Anyone else working on socks?

I just started a Top Down sock pattern rather than the one I planned on. I doing the Easy Does it pattern in Crocheted Socks! by Janet Rehfeldt and Mary Wood.

I'm using Paton Kroy yarn that I got from my Secret Pal (I got the book from my pal too)

http://static.flickr.com/122/266101076_a5ee3be425_m.jpg

I'm wearing a pair of crocheted socks I made few months ago using a toe-up sock pattern.

[kmarcene]

I tried to print the crochet me ones but I can't for some reason keep it from moving to the right and part of the directions do not print off.


Scroll down, there is a link for a printer friendly version.:yes

[sammimag]

any time I have tried the front and back posts I think they look stupid. I have never used that stitch for anything really.

I used the fpdc and bpdc for the top down socks and it doesn't look too bad especially when you are using sock yarn it doesn't look as bulky. You can always try it and if you don't like it frog away ;)

The edging I like best so far with the few socks I have made is all fpdc around.

[sammimag]

Anyone else made some socks recently? Or have some on the hook?

I finished my Easy Does It socks
http://static.flickr.com/97/268246883_b6551e26ba_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/268246883/in/set-72157594301178345/)

and just started a toe-up pattern trying to follow the tutorial here. (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=30412&highlight=sock+tutorial)

You can see some of my progress so far here(clickable):
http://static.flickr.com/104/270342733_1aba09bcea_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/270342733/in/set-72157594301178345/)http://static.flickr.com/119/270344653_6a7261dce8_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/270344653/in/set-72157594301178345/)http://static.flickr.com/86/270344669_f110279b72_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/270344669/in/set-72157594301178345/)

I'm making a rib stitch pattern on the top of the sock and sc for the sole of the sock. I plan to use the rib stitch to make a pattern in the leg of the sock.

I'm using Knit Picks Essential and a D hook. My hook is purple too:) I'm making both socks a the same time. I have about 3 more inches or so to go on both before I get to start the heel.

[Pamdelion]

Hello;

I found this thread right after I found the Feet Need Socks CAL here http://www.feetneedsocks.com/
You might want to check it out, I believe beginners are welcome. I just joined it too. :clap

:ladybug Pam

[abbiezbabie]

I would love to learn this also!!!
Terry

[Calesmommy]

I want to learn how to do socks. I think I have some patterens somewhere. But it would be cool if there was a along for this.
Sign me up

[Pamdelion]

Hi everyone;

I just started my socks, and I only have the ribbing started. I'm using the pattern (http://www.crochetme.com/in-your-shoes-ankle-socks) I designed for Crochet Me a couple of years ago (yes, those are my big feet in the photo). If it will help, I can post each step as I complete it.
Here's what I have so far. I'm going to work the ribbing until it's 7 1/2 inches long. The pattern says 8 inches, but the last time I made these they were a little loose. You want it to go around your ankle, fitting however tight you want your sock to feel.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2817/4358/200/nightskiescuff.0.jpg

:ladybug Pam