Hello Knitters!

**vmac3205** · 2nd July 10, 08:06 PM

Hi,

I'll friend you on Ravelry if you don't mind. We should start an Xmarks group there.

**Friday** · 4th July 10, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by MacIllfhilidh

I'm honored that anyone would be interested in looking at them.

We are always interested, often someone has used a technique that others have not though of using or used it in a different way.

**piperdbh** · 4th July 10, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by MacIllfhilidh

I'm honored that anyone would be interested in looking at them.

Remember the old saying? "There's honor among (pattern) thieves"?

**Jon Lilley** · 4th July 10, 06:38 PM

Ah, Piperdbh! I never thought of it that way, but you've got a point. I don't use a pattern per se, just my leg and foot measurements, cabling I'd like to try and a lot of prayer. So far, everything's seemed to have worked out OK. Pictures to follow soon!

Slàinte!,

**NewEnglander** · 5th November 10, 04:46 PM

Hi all-
I learned how to knit several years ago when I was living up in the woods of New Hampshire. Not much else to do if we were trying to behave ourselves. I've done quite a few hats and a scarf or two. But I was just saying to my fiancée last night that I should get back into the hobby again this winter and aim to make a pair of kilt hose. I just joined Ravelry (I'm ebcornell over there) but the amount of info is a bit overwhelming. Can anyone recommend THE most simple set of instructions to start a BASIC pair of socks to get me on the road to proper hose some day in the distant future?
Until then maybe I'll look for a pattern for some garter ties...

**Pleater** · 5th November 10, 05:23 PM

I have a pattern for socks with the title 'socks which are simple to knit' and they are just ribbing and then stockinet.

They are fully shaped, though, but without any other complications.

I have the pattern on the computer. I found it typed out on plain paper in an old pattern book, and have used it quite a bit. It uses English 4 ply yarn, but that is available widely now.

However - it is so old that it makes a fairly small sock. Using thicker yarn and larger needles might be advisable, English double knitting or a yarn which usually knits at 6 st to the inch, but knitted tighter, otherwise the socks would wear out quite quickly.

I also have a pattern for knee high with turn over ribbed socks which fit quite nicely - that might do for a second pair.

Let me know if you'd like the patterns and I will send them as a PM.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Friday** · 6th November 10, 10:11 PM

When I started knitting sicks I found the Knitting Fiends Sock-u-lators handy. The Hour Glass Knee Sockulator takes some simple measurement and prints out a very basic sock pattern. I like this better than the standard Small, Medium or Large patterns. My feet don't fit these standard sizes.

**Legba** · 8th November 10, 10:02 AM

I don't knit, but I do make yarn on a drop spindle from my St. Bernards combings.
Bamboo, Coconut, and St. Bernard Yarn.

**unaspenser** · 18th November 10, 12:01 PM

I second the sock-u-lators! It's really nice to be able to figure out a pattern with what you have handy.

Legba, that is so cool! I'm a spinner as well and I am starting to save my Aussie's fur to spin. In a couple years maybe I'll have enough for a mitten. ;)