Anyway, I completed my first successful pair of socks which actually fit me. Socks seem to be all the rage and there are some lovely sock yarns in the shops - so last week I bought a couple of balls of Wendy Happy which is a bamboo and nylon mix and really soft. The pattern I used is the Flat Socks Pattern on http://susyranner.blogspot.com/
The first sock was just a tiny bit small, so I increased the number of stitches to 60 sts and then took 15 sts off on waste yarn at each side. I completed my ribs on a ribber (1 x 1 rib) and added 20 rows onto the length of the main sock leg as advised by Susan.
I am really pleased with the result and am now on my second pair. Socks are quick, satisfying item to knit. Thanks Susan
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I've never actually knitted the socks from my pattern on a modern standard machine, only the vintage Knitmaster 4500 so I really wasn't sure how well it would work.
Is this the start of your sock addiction?
I think it maybe. I will not be able to pass a wool shop without looking at sock yarn. They would also make good presents.
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