Ok so maybe i won't throw in the needles!

Missy · 10-20-2003, 02:48 PM

I am so excited about how this is going, the cuff is now 2 inches (maybe a little more...ds is playing wtih my measuring tape, so i have to wait till he's tired of it)

But back to my point...what was it?? Oh yeah. I have gotten a cuff made for the socks i am trying to learn to knit, Yay me! Here's a few pics. I am sorry that they aren't quite clear and might not show the ribbing well, but i hope you can see what I have done.

Missy · 10-20-2003, 02:48 PM

and one more pic:

Michelle · 10-20-2003, 02:49 PM

That's awesome Melissa--good for you!

Darlene · 10-20-2003, 02:52 PM

I love your stick-to-it-ness!

frugalmel · 10-20-2003, 04:06 PM

Good job!!

Katybird · 10-20-2003, 04:22 PM

WTG Melissa, they are going to be precious. I am so glad you are hanging in there and not throwing in the needles, LOL. You will be a champion knitter before you know it. You can do anything you set your mind too--You are a mighty super Frugal Villager

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Missy · 10-20-2003, 04:26 PM

Awww thanks everyone!

guest2 · 10-20-2003, 04:31 PM

Ok, I'm really loving the yarn you are using! I'd be proud to wear those socks! Someone is going to be thrilled to get them.

SewCrafty · 10-20-2003, 07:18 PM

Great job Melissa!

I love the sparkly yarn!

homesteadmamma · 10-20-2003, 10:37 PM

WTG Melissa and congrats on sticking it out and figuring it out!! Were all so proud of you.

Missy · 10-21-2003, 05:47 PM

I thought I would post an update to how it is going so far I am about halfway throught he first sock. I I scanned it (the sparklies were too much for the scanner so I had to play with the contrast some to get a good enough scan. But the sparklies are there, lol.

Missy · 10-21-2003, 05:50 PM

I forgot to say that the pattern for the sock part is a spiral pattern according to the directions so it looks like it is shifting to the left because it is supposed to, lol. DH brought it to my attention that it looked crooked.

And I am using a scrap of yarn to help me count rows so that is what the white is there in the left.

SewCrafty · 10-21-2003, 07:27 PM

You are doing GREAT Melissa!

They do have stitch markers and counters available. I found these at Joann's website ( http://www.joann.com )

http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?P...reground=green
On sale right now online for $1.99

http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?P...reground=green
This one I have seen used the most, it is also on sale for $3.49

And you get free shipping through tomorrow code is OCTERFS !!

frugalmel · 10-22-2003, 01:58 AM

LOOKIN GOOD! When you get those done I will put in my order

dz_blonde_girl · 10-22-2003, 09:07 AM

Woo Hoo Melissa! WTG! I LOVE it! My mother used to use little safety pins for row markers. I know I'm not patient enough to do this, but you've got me thinking about trying!