Socktoberfest 2006

Last night I cast on for my first adult size sock. I chose the pattern Broad Ripple. It took me four times to cast on for this sock. I almost bagged the whole idea of Socktoberfest. Somehow, I don't remember it being that difficult to cast on for the 3 pairs of kiddie socks I knit earlier in the year. Anyway, I got past the cast on row and knitted 6 rows before I set it aside. I will take some pictures once I have something to show.

In the meantime, here's my Sock knitting history in response to Lolly's questionnaire:

When did you start making socks? Did you teach yourself or were you taught by a friend or relative? or in a class?

I knit my 1st pair of socks in February 2006. I taught myself using Ann Budd's book and the instructions on the Lion Brand Magic Stripes label.

What was your first pair? How have they "held up" over time?

I made it using Lion Brand Magic Stripes in Spring Fling for my daughter. I think she's misplaced one of them already.

What would you have done differently?
Maybe knit a longer cuff because I had so much leftover.

What yarns have you particularly enjoyed?
The only yarns I've used so far are - Lion Brand Magic Stripes, Wildfoote Luxury Sock and Lang Jawoll. I like the Lang Jawoll because it has that little spool of matching yarn for reinforcement.

Do you like to crochet your socks? or knit them on DPNs, 2 circulars, or using the Magic Loop method?
The only needles I've used are Brittany Birch 5" DPNS in US #3

Which kind of heel do you prefer? (flap? or short-row?)
I don't even know what kind of heel it's called in Ann Budd's book.

How many pairs have you made?
I've made 3 pairs of childrens socks to date.

#1 - February 2006, LB Magic Stripes for 7 year old

#2 - March 2006, Wildfoote Luxury Sock for 3 year old

#3 - May 2006, Lang Jawoll for 3 year old