I'm so proud!!! I look at these socks that fit my feet so perfectly and I cannot believe that I actually made them! If I had known knitting was so easy and satisfying, I would have taken the plunge many, many years ago!! I immediately began my next pair of socks as soon as I finished this pair and I intend to have a pair in progress at all times. Sock knitting is so satisfying for many reasons...the two main ones for me are it's a quick project that doesn't take forever to finish and they are so portable. Just pop the knitting bag into your purse and away you go. It makes sitting at traffic lights or stuck in traffic actually enjoyable. Bring on that long red light or traffic jam!!
Since this was my first sock attempt, I used the simplest pattern I could find. And it was perfect! Unfortunately, the web link isn't working anymore, so I can't post it here. Turning the heel (my first one!!) was so exciting! I immediately put the sock on my foot and was amazed that it was actually starting to look like a real sock! I finished the first sock while in the car on the way to PA for the weekend. I was so proud I sent the pic to a bunch of my friends who all reminded me that I now needed to make another sock or one of my feet would feel left out. Oh yeah....
It took me a bit to get going on that second sock. Apparently, I came down with a case of "Second Sock Syndrome". But once I got over that hump, I finished my first pair of socks in no time! I was totally amazed that the yarn dye pattern was exactly the same on the second sock except I misjudged the measurement for the toe reduction round, so my second sock has a red tip on the toe!! I seriously considered ripping out some rows to fix it, but then decided I’ll keep it as a reminder for next time to measure more carefully!
I so heart these socks! They will be forever special!
