Monday, March 14, 2005

tiny needles...tiny hooks...

I finally started my socks this weekend. Hopefully ::fingers crossed:: I won't have to frog them again. I've lost count with the number of times I've started and restarted these things. Teeny, tiny needles = sore fingers and eyestrain. I am in awe of all the Sock Masters out there. I started with the size 2 needles, not too bad, but I couldn't get gauge. Then the size 1's, now I think I'm OK with the size 0's. NO pictures yet, as I'm bit unsure about the yarn. I'm using the self striping yarn, but I'm trying to decide if I want identical socks. The stripes should match, shouldn't they?

In between bouts of frogging and reknitting, I pulled out my teeny tiny crochet hooks. It seems so much easier to make these
crochet-medallion.jpg

than the cuff on a pair of socks.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think the socks should totally match. But then again...I tend to be a little obsessive.

Stephanie
(http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog)

ME... said...

I started some socks on zero needles about 2 years ago and almost finished one of the pair. The yarn and lone sock are destined for the island of forgotten projects. I hope you have better luck with yours. Your flowers are georgous.

emy said...

I have to agree that occasional crochet is a good knitting reliever. I am now in a crochet mood myself :P

Anonymous said...

I love your crochet flowers. So delicate. I'd love to learn to do that!