Socks and More
Feb 3rd, 2010 by knittykat
Have too many socks? I always say you can’t have too many, in order to justify the 24 pairs you see here and the four others in the wash. I knit lots of other things like scarves, hats, shawls, hats, even sweaters and hats, but I always have a pair of socks on the needles!
There are also the two new socks on the needles–Rib Wrap covering mystery sock which is in the design stage. There are long, short, lace, ribbed, picot topped, heavy, light, beaded, and even the requisite pair of Lucy socks. All much loved and all worn year-round. (I have cold feet all year).
I don’t think there is a time or a reason to stop knitting socks because sock knitting is the ultimate knitting experience. There was a Zen experience with the first pair I knit, even though they were so misshapen that I couldn’t wear them. That first pair is how the car-mirror socks thing started.
One of the main reasons that I have so many pairs of socks is the fact that they don’t wear out very fast. I reinforce every heel and toe and depending on the strength of the yarn I sometimes reinforce the entire sole of the sock. My favorite reinforcement is nylon thread and trust me it works! Another reason my socks don’t wear is that I baby them–hand wash, block to dry and never, NEVER walk around in them without shoes or slippers.
Eucalan is great for socks. I soak them and squeeze the water out without rinsing and block on a big fluffy, thirsty towel. Eucalan leaves wool conditioners behind. That may be too much trouble for some people but that’s okay because the more socks you wear out the more you get to knit. As if we need an excuse!
Good morning Mr. Chickadee
Life is good!
I love all your socks. I unfortunately wear quickly through all my socks. What type of nylon thread do you reinforce with? Wooly nylon, or regular nylon thread?
Hi Tracey,
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting! I have used both regular nylon thread and cotton thread but I prefer the wooly nylon. I buy it on a cone from Thread Art at http://www.threadart.com/shop/ but you can get really good nylon thread from JoAnne Fabrics too. It really works so I hope you will try it.
My hand knit socks total 4 pair all made by someone else They are my favorite socks in the world Yours are beautiful!!!
Thanks Grace! Socks are always going to be my favorite thing to knit.
I am quite envious of your sock collection. I have 1 pair knitted by someone else. I made 2 pair this year and gave them away. Maybe I need to cast some on for myself!
OH your socks are an amazing array. I must carry on and finsih the cable socks……
socks are zen like Katherine!!!!
Must try Eucalan. I think I have in the past.
Have you used it on Macy????
You must carry on!! Your cable socks are beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing them finished.
Haven’t tried Eucalan on Macy but funny you should ask because the soap we use for her does have aloe and conditioners in it.
Love your blog header!! And I can’t imagine having so many socks. I’ve just started knitting socks and shawls, and I’m really slow. I’ve made a pair for myself (you know, the first misshapen pair!), one for my mom, and I have some for hubs and granddaughter in the works.
Your blog is beautiful!!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for commenting with such kind words. I hope you will come back. Socks and shawls are my favorites too. There is just something so peaceful about sock knitting and it’s rewarding when family and friends appreciate them so much!
I don’t think one can ever have too many socks…I need to go make more.
Yes, Eucalan is great. I love the grapefruit scent– and customer service is wonderful. Katherine, I’m sooo jealous of your rainbow of socks! They are such a special treat aren’t they?
Thanks Leanne! I love to wear my socks. I’m thinking of making sandal socks even though they are not considered stylish here in Texas. If I can get a good picture of the stares and glares from passersby I will send you one.