tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post8533854963857480989..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: The Sock SagaNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-31678036891648686782015-05-06T21:43:39.402+10:002015-05-06T21:43:39.402+10:00i took a Craftsy class to learn circular knitting,...i took a Craftsy class to learn circular knitting, we started with a headband, very basic & after i learned i wondered why was i so scared of learning it? now i'm using them to make beanies, it's great as there's no seams! i do want to lean socks too but probably won't be this winter.<br />good luck with your socks<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-77001195644591878342015-05-01T11:17:45.596+10:002015-05-01T11:17:45.596+10:00Keep practising, the colour is something I would c...Keep practising, the colour is something I would choose. I always find the first couple of rows the worst, then knitting on 4 needles is really pretty easy.DbrhH.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13052036567121618203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-24607042430592717472015-04-30T17:31:02.637+10:002015-04-30T17:31:02.637+10:00Hutchy, I am glad I am not the only one. It is a c...Hutchy, I am glad I am not the only one. It is a challenge I must admit but I am getting used to not poking myself in the eye with the needles. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-66478152728604960502015-04-30T17:30:29.030+10:002015-04-30T17:30:29.030+10:00Thanks Barb. I am actually looking forward to the ...Thanks Barb. I am actually looking forward to the 32C days as it is freezing here. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-41922507303411966272015-04-30T17:30:06.994+10:002015-04-30T17:30:06.994+10:00Okay Margaret, I hope Optus can help out. Okay Margaret, I hope Optus can help out. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76716338848544998282015-04-30T17:28:41.360+10:002015-04-30T17:28:41.360+10:00I am inspired to become a sock knitter Nanna Chel!...I am inspired to become a sock knitter Nanna Chel! Currently knitting my third pair of slippers, did two last winter and this pair is for me. Hot pink! Not my colour but had leftover wool. Have a lovely time in the NW and ignore the news for a while. I am .Hutchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09616616897824859112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-31416825828884722162015-04-30T12:34:07.638+10:002015-04-30T12:34:07.638+10:00Wicked sock colours Chel! Have a lovely visit wit...Wicked sock colours Chel! Have a lovely visit with the family.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-51691314548380525172015-04-30T07:23:47.141+10:002015-04-30T07:23:47.141+10:00Chel, forum won't recognise my password, can&...Chel, forum won't recognise my password, can't reset now as email still not working. will try again after I have been on to Optus this morning.MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-89533407465103757512015-04-29T21:39:38.742+10:002015-04-29T21:39:38.742+10:00Haven't heard of tube socks, J. The shawl shou...Haven't heard of tube socks, J. The shawl should look great once you join up the scarves. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-48257008234087794542015-04-29T21:39:05.043+10:002015-04-29T21:39:05.043+10:00Mimi, I didn't know where to start either. Tha...Mimi, I didn't know where to start either. That is why it is taking me so long. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-34484968539274165932015-04-29T21:38:37.306+10:002015-04-29T21:38:37.306+10:00It will be nice to see them all again, Chrissy. I ...It will be nice to see them all again, Chrissy. I only see them twice a year. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-90363067012953967102015-04-29T21:38:16.427+10:002015-04-29T21:38:16.427+10:00Lynda, I am not sure I will feel the need to knit ...Lynda, I am not sure I will feel the need to knit an extra pair :-) It will probably take me till Christmas to knit the first pair. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-80647824061963253542015-04-29T21:37:27.867+10:002015-04-29T21:37:27.867+10:00That would have been interesting seeing you throw ...That would have been interesting seeing you throw a paddy, Mandy. LOL! Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-83269166072107187372015-04-29T13:06:41.145+10:002015-04-29T13:06:41.145+10:00I am going to try tube socks and hope for the best...I am going to try tube socks and hope for the best.<br /><br />In unpacking I found a nest of narrow scarves I knitted, gosh, years ago and I am going to join them to make a shawl. I promises to be weird.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601154555210668680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-39715017607930218092015-04-29T12:44:38.666+10:002015-04-29T12:44:38.666+10:00Mind boggling Nanna Chel! I wouldn't know wher...Mind boggling Nanna Chel! I wouldn't know where to start! Dying to see the finished product. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-64244707664755579632015-04-29T12:43:57.381+10:002015-04-29T12:43:57.381+10:00How exciting to spend some time with the fam! Hav...How exciting to spend some time with the fam! Have a marvelous time!Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12367672040363013042015-04-29T12:41:28.190+10:002015-04-29T12:41:28.190+10:00If i ever feel the need to knit a pair of socks th...If i ever feel the need to knit a pair of socks then you're my woman. Did i say, size 10? Ha Ha Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-29282583350968340372015-04-29T11:09:25.095+10:002015-04-29T11:09:25.095+10:00I am hopeless at sock knitting, have been known to...I am hopeless at sock knitting, have been known to through a paddy lol. will check out the links though....Enjoy your grandbabies...The Old Dairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806470355969512482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-65507409134562800152015-04-29T10:08:06.368+10:002015-04-29T10:08:06.368+10:00Margaret, can you check the sock thread on the for...Margaret, can you check the sock thread on the forum? I did email you but your email may still not be working. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-37003837295393234802015-04-29T10:07:11.714+10:002015-04-29T10:07:11.714+10:00Looking forward to seeing what your scarf looks li...Looking forward to seeing what your scarf looks like, Sherri. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-13912378600745741702015-04-29T07:25:30.992+10:002015-04-29T07:25:30.992+10:00Wow,good to see you are making progress on the soc...Wow,good to see you are making progress on the sock, the easy part is good for practicing with the dpns, when you are just starting to use 4 needles. <br />Call me if you need help.MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-41394955157465591972015-04-29T05:31:56.976+10:002015-04-29T05:31:56.976+10:00Socks sound a little advanced for me at the moment...Socks sound a little advanced for me at the moment. I will check out the links though. I have just finished one scarf and started another last night. This one is also in garter stitch but I am knitting with two strands of wool, just as an experiment. How exciting for you to see your grandchildren later this week, you will have such a lovely time with them I am sure. Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.com