Kathleen's Knit-A-Long

Re: New Knit-a-Long

la jefa — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:34:48 GMT

You're not alone, Catherine. I started a pair during the KAL then became busy with obligations to Socks for Soldiers & other distractions. Need to get back to them as I need wool socks right now. I am using Colinette "Jitterburg" in a beautiful color ("Alizarine") Have never knit socks like this before, but they are not as difficult as I imagined. Just follow directions and all is well! They looked so complicated!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

cdn — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:16:05 GMT

way late for the KAL, I know,- but I thought I'd add my few pixels to the mix. I'm using an Italian supersocke 100, Linie 3, On Line yarn that I think is way too busy to do the lacework much justice, but it's a fun pattern that I'll likely try again with something more plain.

Anyone out there still knitting monkey socks?

Catherine

Re: New Knit-a-Long

Terry E — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:43:41 GMT

Judi,

Thanks! this is the third pair of socks that I knitted with Jitterbug yarn and I really like it!

Terry E

Re: New Knit-a-Long

SharonF — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:14:47 GMT

Thanks Kathleen. After I sent the e-mail I realized the Monkey Socks knit-a-long started apparently in June. I take it from the earlier e-mail you are starting a new one on Friday...so I will wait to start then with everyone else. To make sure I understand, if I use a 2 needle with jitterbug, I would do the toe and foot with a size 1 needle and the cuff up with the size 2? Would the pattern still work if I simply deleted one sequence of it, continuing to use the size 2? I just purchased the Wendy Knits toe up sock book and every pattern appears to use either a size 1 or 0. Doesn't going down a size give you more stitches, i.e. a bigger sock? Whew... for someone mathmatically challenged this is tough stuff...but I'm excited about trying the Knit-a-long!! Thanks for responding, I will try it your way first..you definitely know more than I do!!!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

judi@31 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:12:57 GMT

Oh I love your socks, the color is beautiful!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

Kathleen Cubley — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:12 GMT

SharonF:

Hi Kathleen! I'd love to try a knit-a-long and especially socks!! I have been nervous about trying something with a pattern because I have narrow feet and using Jitterbug usually have 27 stitches per needles (Magic Loop). Can I still do this sock using the small or will it be to big? I have so many sock books but have not tried any because they generally cast on 30 stitches per needle or more. Any suggestions on how to downsize?

I would knit the foot (starting with the heel flap) one one size smaller needles. I've had people try that with success. Good luck!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

ladyjanet — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:55:22 GMT

To do the heel turn- it seems odd,but you only knit part way then turn and go back. There are excellent videos on YouTube on turning the heel.

Here's my monkey and a half socks- and it's on my hand, not my foot. I'm doing it in ZigZag.

Re: New Knit-a-Long

SharonF — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:26:55 GMT

Did you figure out the heel turn? I do all my socks toe up so if you still need help, let me know. I just saw this KAL and hope it's not to late to join!! I have about six chester drawers full of sock yarn...I'm OUTTA CONTROL!!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

SharonF — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:11:50 GMT

Hi Kathleen! I'd love to try a knit-a-long and especially socks!! I have been nervous about trying something with a pattern because I have narrow feet and using Jitterbug usually have 27 stitches per needles (Magic Loop). Can I still do this sock using the small or will it be to big? I have so many sock books but have not tried any because they generally cast on 30 stitches per needle or more. Any suggestions on how to downsize?

Re: New Knit-a-Long

judi@31 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:55:54 GMT

Hello from Michigan- I'm waiting for friday too. This will be my first KAL and whatever the choice is I'm ready! I just finished my last project yesterday (cable and moss stitch tunic, from Vogueknitting winter 2008/2009), so I'm ready!

Re: New Knit-a-Long

BarbaraB — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:59:43 GMT

Can't wait for Friday - I'll be tuning in fir my first KAL

Re: New Knit-a-Long

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:37:56 GMT

Tune in on Friday--I'll be naming the next pattern in my email newletter and blog.

Kathleen

Re: New Knit-a-Long

knittingnayners — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:05:45 GMT

I am also curious about the next KAL, I've never done one before and it sounds like fun. I'm partial to the hooded sweater, I've never made a sweater before and ever since I've started knitting I've wanted to tackle knitting a sweater.

Re: New Knit-a-Long

ladyjanet — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:32:12 GMT

I'm done with #1 and almost ready for the heel on #2.

Terry- I love that blue Jitterbug- I may have to hunt some of that down.

Re: New Knit-a-Long

yougogirl609 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:00:34 GMT

What is the new KAL project?