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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 3d

Tip - if you're doing cuff-down, make 1/2 the 1st socks stitches, all the 2nd, then go back & put the rest of the 1st sock stitches on. I figured that out the hard way 🤣

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 3d

Try putting 2 socks on and doing them together - a great way to make sure they are both the same. I never knit socks 1 at a time now. I even do sleeves in pairs that way where I can!

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 4d

I just have a crush on sock knitting atm! One pair off the needles an hour ago, ends woven in (DK/sport weight). Two pairs on the needle....

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 4d

#knitting I have some aran wool - enough to make a nice sweater, but I have 3 different colours so I'd need to think hard about design. Is it bad that I'm thinking a few pairs of long socks instead?

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 4d

I love the look of this hat - and similar - but I'm not sure I can cope with all that plain knitting.

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 5d

Well, depends on whether the paper underneath is A4 or A6 🤔

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 6d

Bit of bad news, I can't finish these socks. This is an issue I've had with this yarn before, weight is fine (85g) but length is wrong so I'm going to run out. Cba ripping them back and shortening, plus I don't want short socks. Have some sport weight so I'll use that. Ah well. #knitting

KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 6d

She seems to have a lot of stuff on there: www.ravelry.com/designers/ni...

Ravelry: Designs by Niina Laitinen

www.ravelry.com

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you, I will eventually have knitted the whole book.

KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 6d

#showmeyourknits more socks drying outside 🤣

Image shows a mesh oval hanging from a washing line. Underneath on attached pegs are a number of pairs of socks in various colours and styles, all hand knitted. On top of the mesh is a blue and red short cardigan. Background is a garden with grass, slab path, raised beds and water tray for wildlife.

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 6d

#showmeyourknits Nearly time to get the long socks out again. From the book Knitted Socks from Finland. Another pair is on the washing line 🙃

3 pairs of long socks. A fawn pair (DK)with cable pattern to the back and eyelet pattern at front. Middle pair (4ply) shows a lady holding blossoms, knitted in black and grey. Last pair (worsted) have a cream base with motifs in blue and grey.

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 7d

I have done many socks from this, including 'cherry blossom time' - I will have to post them. I do have to tweak the sizings but haven't had issues doing so. These need to go down 2 sizes so I'll probably skip the last 'wave'. I also have another pair on my needles right now... ooops!

KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 7d

#showmeyourknits I'm at that point where I want to grab some googly eyes and a couple of pink tongues! These are knitting up so quickly for a ribbed sock and they are so thick, great for winter house socks. Not sure I can get dress boots on with them, maybe hiking boots.

Pair of twisted rib pattern socks in fawn DK wool, lying on a book showing an image of a completed pair. Socks are knitted together on one long, flexi double pointed needle. Heels have been turned, making an opening which looks like a droopy mouth.

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 8d

#showmeyourknits oops, I had some yarn left from last week's sweater sooooooo

Image shows a pair of partly knitted socks in DK on 3mm needles, lying on a book showing a completed pair. Book is Knitted Socks from Finland by Niina Lattinen

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Daniela Muehlbauer @danielamuehlbauer.bsky.social · 8d

what a day for a Daydream Sweater!

pattern on danielamuhlbauer.com

#knitsky

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 8d

Here's a free knitting pattern for some simple, cuff-down DK boot socks.
germandercottagecrafts.com/simple-dk-so...
#socktober #sockknitting #knitsky

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 9d

Well, you've beaten me! (although I'm probably not that far off)

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 9d

Not been fan of Argos (UK retailer) for ages. Just got too £££'s & customer service lacking. Roll on 15+ years and they had best deal for new washing machine. Price-matched, but included delivery & recycle (=decent saving). Chaps arrived at 7am & unexpectedly fitted the new one! Get in!!

KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 9d

Oh I love the cats!

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KatKnits @katknits.bsky.social · 10d

I do love colourwork socks, but boy do I hate knitting them! I must do better.

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