Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's books are celebrations of knitting, as well as treasure troves of practical information. Among her titles are such gems as Yarn Harlot, Knitting Rules!, and At Knit's End. Her reflections about the world of knitting will make you smile.
In Knitting Rules!, she talks about knitting socks for her husband..... "When these socks are done, they'll appear ordinary, except that they're not. They are hours of my life, each one spent on him. They'll walk with him, as he goes through his day, every day, until they wear out, and then others will take their place, these others also made by me. It's this extraordinary ordinariness that makes socks special. That something as humdrum as socks could be elevated by love and then walked on...it speaks to a certain magnificence. The truth about socks is that they're humble and beautiful and noble, and in their lowness they're the highest form of art."
So, what are your thoughts about socks? Have you made any? Would you like to try?
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I have never made socks. All those needles and the yarn is so fine! But I would like to learn. I have made mostly scarves with the occasional pillow or dishcloth mixed in. I used my first circular needles with my last scarf, a gift for my son's girlfriend. It wasn't as intimidating as I thought! Maybe I'm ready for a try with double pointed needles...
ReplyDeleteSocks are fun! I've been making them since age 12. It can be a little challenging at first, but once you've done one, you won't be able to stop.
ReplyDeleteI am terrified to use 4 needles. Help!!!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm hopefully Eileen will teach us how to make socks!
ReplyDeleteBring on the four needles and the sock yarn, I am ready, it is like opening a bag of potato chips, you just can't stop at one.....
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