I have always knitted socks on DPN's from the top down but I have recently bought a new book of toe up socks and thought I'd try some with magic loop.
I had some self-striping yarn in my stash from some socks I frogged a while ago which was begging to be used and CO at the end of last week.
I'm following the 'Short-Row Toe and Heel Basic Sock' pattern, I've never done a provisional cast-on before so that was a new experience which I will be increasing the tension on for the other foot! Otherwise, so far so good.
This is going to be a hand bag project so may take some time to finish.
Nice to have a new Blog to visit!
ReplyDeleteLove the socks so far, I am always in awe of folks mastering the magic loop, I still haven't got around to that!
x
Love the socks, i've never tried making any yet. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to WIP Wednesdays! I'm taking the sock plunge this weekend! Hope they come out :) Your's look great.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're off to a good start. I have on occasion *cough, cough * used the yarn tail to duplicate stitch the cast on toe tighter to reinforce it.
ReplyDeleteI'm just the opposite. I've never knit socks on dpn's...always been a magic loop girl...mostly two at a time. But, lately, I've been wanting to try it out and see if I can get into double points. :-)
ReplyDeleteThose are great stripes! I love it when you try something new and find it actually works :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors! I love self-striping sock yarn!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the club on Wednesdays! I just ordered that book and am excited to try the tow up method.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your lovely comments, it's great to be able to share progress with other knitters. x
ReplyDeleteThey are looking good already!
ReplyDeleteNice color and "striping"! I found you through WIPW and my project is here:
ReplyDeletehttp://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/crafting-on-with-needle-and-thread.html