Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
I started making my own socks to wear with boots about 50 years ago and have tried out most ways of making them - I even developed my own patterns and make them shaped for left and right feet - if anyone would like any information or to swap ideas I'd be happy to be involved - I have more than enough pairs of hosen to see me out and a few to spare.
So if one was going to try this, how would one start?? I have seen that some folks actually have some kind of machine that makes socks, but apparently that is not necessary? What are the essential pieces of equipment needed?? How do you get the patterns to use the first time?