The sweater I am currently knitting is a departure for me. I am an avid sock knitter. Last August, I decided to join the hundreds of sock knitters who had started their own Self-Imposed Sock Club. The goal was to knit a pair of socks for each month of the year. Since I began in August, my year would end July 31, 2011. I finished my July socks on July 18th.
Each month I chose a sock pattern and an appropriate yarn. The goal was to finish both socks before the end of that month. By finished, I mean knitting done, ends woven in and socks blocked. To some knitters this might not seem like much of a challenge, but in August of 2010, I had never made a sock before. I was a newbie. Wasn’t sure even where to start.
I mentioned this at my investment club meeting and the two knitters immediately sent me off to investigate Ravelry. One of the members mentioned a great pattern for a beginning sock knitter - the Lifestyle Toe Up Socks - No Swatch Needed by Charisa Martin Cairn. Thanks, Mary and Lisa.
Ravelry is a great resource for knitters and the Lifestyle Toe Up sock pattern is wonderful for beginners. Thus, began my Year of Sock Knitting.......
August Socks - my first pair
September Socks
Self-patterning
October Socks
Frankensocks
November Socks
Autumn Colors
December Socks
Christmas
January Socks
Almond Nutkins
February Socks
Red Heart House Socks
March Socks
Water Avens
April Socks
April Flowers
May Socks
Rosebud Trellis
(First Kathom Design)
June Socks
Farmland Socks
July Socks
Comfort Turkish Bed Socks
(Yes, there are two!)
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