Comments on: Beginnings: Sharing Your Sock History

By: Socktoberfest quiz-- ec.lecti.ca

Socktoberfest quiz-- ec.lecti.ca — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:22 +0000

[...] This is in response to LollyGirl’s Socktoberfest quiz: [...]

By: CarrieScribe Knits! » Blog Archive » Sock History

CarrieScribe Knits! » Blog Archive » Sock History — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:57:27 +0000

[...] so I’m a little late. But Lolly was interested in our sock knitting history for Socktoberfest, and I thought I’d put up my answers. I don’t have much of a sock [...]

By: Everything you ever wanted to know about my socks « Dyed in the Wool

Everything you ever wanted to know about my socks « Dyed in the Wool — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:50:20 +0000

[...] Well, tough luck! You’re getting it anyway! Here’s the Socktoberfest questionaire: [...]

By: Jeanne Berry

Jeanne Berry — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:39:45 +0000

When did you start making socks?
In 1995; they were disastrous. I was sock-free until the urge hit me again this fall.

Did you teach yourself or were you taught by a friend or relative? or in a class?
Though my older sister was an amazing knitter, she was not a patient teacher, so I learned from a class at a local yarn store and via books, TV shows and the internet.

What was your first pair? How have they “held up” over time?
I was given some hideous brownish-grey handspun wool left over from someone else’s project (hey, it was free), so I made a pair of boot socks. Though they fit wonderfully, they were such a disaster in every other way (color, rough, itchy) that I promptly decided sock knitting is not for me. Eleven years went by without so much as a thought to cast on to DPNs. The socks are in perfect condition, having spent the last decade hidden deep within my sock drawer.

What would you have done differently?
Chosen a softer yarn! LOL! And a more appealing color.

What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
Patons SWS (Soy Wool Stripes). It’s very cozy, comes in the most beautiful stripe blends, and one skein makes a cuffed average-size sock. Also, I’m loving the new Cascade Di.Ve Autunno (merino wool). It’s luscious and the colorways are gorgeous. Technically, it’s not sock yarn, but I love it.

Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?
Five DPNs. I’m a traditionalist. It suits me and I don’t feel like I’m wrestling a tarantula or being a puppeteer. I do crochet also, and might try that method one day. I am unfamiliar with the Magic Loop.

Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)
Heel flap? I think?

How many pairs have you made?
Three pair finished. One on the needles. About 15 in the wings.

By: Sock History. « Mariyarn

Sock History. « Mariyarn — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:04:54 +0000

[...] The sock questions has been rumbling around in my head since Lolly of Socktoberfest asked them on her blog [...]

By: Wendy’s Woolies » Socktoberfest

Wendy’s Woolies » Socktoberfest — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 14:37:14 +0000

[...] So, to start my Socktoberfest posts here is a short questionnaire posted by Lolly – [...]

By: Ariannah Armstrong

Ariannah Armstrong — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:08:39 +0000

Responses are on my blog
- Ariannah of http://ec.lecti.ca

By: Socktoberfest Questions at JuliaSwart.com

Socktoberfest Questions at JuliaSwart.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 23:13:30 +0000

[...] I will have lots of vacation news (Maddie called it “suncation”) in my next post or two, but for today I am going the simple route and entertaining you with Lolly’s Socktoberfest questions: [...]

By: kelp! knits » The history of kelpsocks

kelp! knits » The history of kelpsocks — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 23:05:41 +0000

[...] A Socktoberfest questionnaire: [...]

By: OzKnitter

OzKnitter — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:03:34 +0000

Hi Lolly

Finally got around to answering your questions!

My answers are here: http://ozknitter.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hosting Socktoberfest!