Spiderweb knitting:
http://i62.tinypic.com/2ibgojc.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/2z70w2u.jpg

On 7/23/2015 3:44 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Spiderweb knitting:
> http://i62.tinypic.com/2ibgojc.jpg
> http://i57.tinypic.com/2z70w2u.jpg
>

Wow, you do some absurdly complex knittery.

Nice work!

"Dr. Edward Morbius" wrote:
>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>> Spiderweb knitting:
>> http://i62.tinypic.com/2ibgojc.jpg
>> http://i57.tinypic.com/2z70w2u.jpg
>
>Wow, you do some absurdly complex knittery.
>Nice work!

Thanks but SO is the knitter. Sorry for the dim lighting but it was
being blocked in the shade.

On 7/23/2015 4:29 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Dr. Edward Morbius" wrote:
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Spiderweb knitting:
>>> http://i62.tinypic.com/2ibgojc.jpg
>>> http://i57.tinypic.com/2z70w2u.jpg
>>
>> Wow, you do some absurdly complex knittery.
>> Nice work!
>
> Thanks but SO is the knitter. Sorry for the dim lighting but it was
> being blocked in the shade.
>

Well then SO is one very talented artist!

No worries on the lighting.

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No one cares about you.

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On 7/24/2015 7:51 AM, Dr. Edward Morbius wrote:
Barbara J. Llorente FRAUD!


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> Get OUT!
>
>
>
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> No one cares about you.
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On 7/23/2015 6:29 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Dr. Edward Morbius" wrote:
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Spiderweb knitting:
>>> http://i62.tinypic.com/2ibgojc.jpg
>>> http://i57.tinypic.com/2z70w2u.jpg
>>
>> Wow, you do some absurdly complex knittery.
>> Nice work!
>
> Thanks but SO is the knitter. Sorry for the dim lighting but it was
> being blocked in the shade.
>
Beautiful workmanship.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/23/2015 8:28 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> S Viemeister wrote:
>
>>> Beautiful workmanship.
>>
>> Thank you... she does some fine work, delicate yarns are her specialty
>> but she does all sorts of intricate patterns with many different
>> exotic yarns, some unbelieveably expensive. The unfortunate thing
>> (for me) is I can't wear wool or most animal fiber, I get a few winter
>> caps of synthetic fiber. Since retirement she's been substitute
>> teaching at the local public schools so in her free time she's been
>> teaching several students to knit.
> >
> I volunteered for a number of years at the local primary school, teaching
> kids to knit. It's a great way to teach them other things, too - like
> logic, mathematics, even a bit of history. I really enjoyed it, as did the
> kids.

I used to teach school kids how to deal with fleece and to spin but not
knitting)


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On 7/24/2015 5:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:

> I used to teach school kids how to deal with fleece and to spin but not
> knitting)
>
I brought in some raw fleece and drop spindles - they were amazed! Most
of them had never thought about where yarn came from.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/24/2015 5:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>> I used to teach school kids how to deal with fleece and to spin but not
>> knitting)
>>
> I brought in some raw fleece and drop spindles - they were amazed! Most of
> them had never thought about where yarn came from.

lol I know. I always used to start mine off with the drop spindles and then
.... come the big day ... The Spinning Wheel' <g>

I used to bring the raw fleece not cleaned ... but they learned which bits
to take off and how to sort it <g> They were surprisingly good)


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On 7/24/2015 9:34 AM, wrote:

> My younger daughter wanted me to teach her and five of her friends to
> knit socks. They duly arrived for the first session and that's when
> I found out my daughter was the only one who even knew how to knit.
> After a moment I thought to myself at least it would be more
> interesting to learn to knit a pair of socks as opposed to the more
> common scarf.
>
Starting with a scarf, is what puts lots of people off knitting - it's
boring, and takes forever!
I started the kids with a 16 stitch wide sampler strip. Once that was
successfully completed, they moved on to 2-needle mittens - small, so
quick to do, and give a feeling of accomplishment. With the mittens,
they learn to measure gauge, increase, decrease, bind off, sew seams,
and use stitch holders. After that they can move on to more challenging
projects - like socks.

> It worked, three of the five now knit regularly and only two gave up.
> Their first pairs weren't impressive but second pairs were great and
> that really covered most of the basics of knitting.
>

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:24:22 -0300, wrote:

>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:12:59 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:
>
>>On 7/24/2015 9:34 AM, wrote:
>>
>>> My younger daughter wanted me to teach her and five of her friends to
>>> knit socks. They duly arrived for the first session and that's when
>>> I found out my daughter was the only one who even knew how to knit.
>>> After a moment I thought to myself at least it would be more
>>> interesting to learn to knit a pair of socks as opposed to the more
>>> common scarf.
>>>
>>Starting with a scarf, is what puts lots of people off knitting - it's
>>boring, and takes forever!
>>I started the kids with a 16 stitch wide sampler strip. Once that was
>>successfully completed, they moved on to 2-needle mittens - small, so
>>quick to do, and give a feeling of accomplishment. With the mittens,
>>they learn to measure gauge, increase, decrease, bind off, sew seams,
>>and use stitch holders. After that they can move on to more challenging
>>projects - like socks.
>>
>>> It worked, three of the five now knit regularly and only two gave up.
>>> Their first pairs weren't impressive but second pairs were great and
>>> that really covered most of the basics of knitting.
>>>
>It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>benefit of teaching that bunch socks.


The type of garment has nothing to do with its intricacy, a scarf can
be quite involved, employing several colors, very involved patterns,
with all sorts of cabling, borders, fringes, etc... most knitters I
know think nothing is more boring than knitting socks, essentially
just a tube, and once one learns to knit in a heel and toe there's not
much else. There are fancy socks too but not for beginners or even
intermediates. Teaching knitting typically involves small items like
scarves and socks simply because they're not a big investment in yarn
and they are completed quickly. I think beginners can learn a lot
more by kniting hats, even better are newborn blankets, many are so
intricate that they are considered one of a kind collectors items that
are passed down for generations... and yet one can simply knit a large
potholder and call it a blankie. The kind of item has noting to do
with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:
http://www.allcrafts.net/crochet/knittinghats.htm
http://tipnut.com/knitted-hats/
http://freeknittingpatterns.lionbrand.com/
https://www.knitpicks.com/Patterns/H...L30025202.html
Scarves needn't be boring:
http://www.allcrafts.net/knitting/knitscarves.htm

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:56 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:24:22 -0300, wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:12:59 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:
>>
>>>On 7/24/2015 9:34 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>>> My younger daughter wanted me to teach her and five of her friends to
>>>> knit socks. They duly arrived for the first session and that's when
>>>> I found out my daughter was the only one who even knew how to knit.
>>>> After a moment I thought to myself at least it would be more
>>>> interesting to learn to knit a pair of socks as opposed to the more
>>>> common scarf.
>>>>
>>>Starting with a scarf, is what puts lots of people off knitting - it's
>>>boring, and takes forever!
>>>I started the kids with a 16 stitch wide sampler strip. Once that was
>>>successfully completed, they moved on to 2-needle mittens - small, so
>>>quick to do, and give a feeling of accomplishment. With the mittens,
>>>they learn to measure gauge, increase, decrease, bind off, sew seams,
>>>and use stitch holders. After that they can move on to more challenging
>>>projects - like socks.
>>>
>>>> It worked, three of the five now knit regularly and only two gave up.
>>>> Their first pairs weren't impressive but second pairs were great and
>>>> that really covered most of the basics of knitting.
>>>>
>>It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>>benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>
>
>The type of garment has nothing to do with its intricacy, a scarf can
>be quite involved, employing several colors, very involved patterns,
>with all sorts of cabling, borders, fringes, etc... most knitters I
>know think nothing is more boring than knitting socks, essentially
>just a tube, and once one learns to knit in a heel and toe there's not
>much else. There are fancy socks too but not for beginners or even
>intermediates. Teaching knitting typically involves small items like
>scarves and socks simply because they're not a big investment in yarn
>and they are completed quickly. I think beginners can learn a lot
>more by kniting hats, even better are newborn blankets, many are so
>intricate that they are considered one of a kind collectors items that
>are passed down for generations... and yet one can simply knit a large
>potholder and call it a blankie. The kind of item has noting to do
>with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
>so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
>great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:
>http://www.allcrafts.net/crochet/knittinghats.htm
>http://tipnut.com/knitted-hats/
>http://freeknittingpatterns.lionbrand.com/
>https://www.knitpicks.com/Patterns/H...L30025202.html
>Scarves needn't be boring:
>http://www.allcrafts.net/knitting/knitscarves.htm

I forgot to include the most interesting:
http://knittingisawesome.com/tag/knitted-lingerie/

On 7/24/2015 11:55 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:56 -0400, Brooklyn1
> > wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:24:22 -0300, wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:12:59 -0400, S Viemeister
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 7/24/2015 9:34 AM, wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> My younger daughter wanted me to teach her and five of her friends to
>>>>> knit socks. They duly arrived for the first session and that's when
>>>>> I found out my daughter was the only one who even knew how to knit.
>>>>> After a moment I thought to myself at least it would be more
>>>>> interesting to learn to knit a pair of socks as opposed to the more
>>>>> common scarf.
>>>>>
>>>> Starting with a scarf, is what puts lots of people off knitting - it's
>>>> boring, and takes forever!
>>>> I started the kids with a 16 stitch wide sampler strip. Once that was
>>>> successfully completed, they moved on to 2-needle mittens - small, so
>>>> quick to do, and give a feeling of accomplishment. With the mittens,
>>>> they learn to measure gauge, increase, decrease, bind off, sew seams,
>>>> and use stitch holders. After that they can move on to more challenging
>>>> projects - like socks.
>>>>
>>>>> It worked, three of the five now knit regularly and only two gave up.
>>>>> Their first pairs weren't impressive but second pairs were great and
>>>>> that really covered most of the basics of knitting.
>>>>>
>>> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>>> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>>
>>
>> The type of garment has nothing to do with its intricacy, a scarf can
>> be quite involved, employing several colors, very involved patterns,
>> with all sorts of cabling, borders, fringes, etc... most knitters I
>> know think nothing is more boring than knitting socks, essentially
>> just a tube, and once one learns to knit in a heel and toe there's not
>> much else. There are fancy socks too but not for beginners or even
>> intermediates. Teaching knitting typically involves small items like
>> scarves and socks simply because they're not a big investment in yarn
>> and they are completed quickly. I think beginners can learn a lot
>> more by kniting hats, even better are newborn blankets, many are so
>> intricate that they are considered one of a kind collectors items that
>> are passed down for generations... and yet one can simply knit a large
>> potholder and call it a blankie. The kind of item has noting to do
>> with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
>> so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
>> great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:
>> http://www.allcrafts.net/crochet/knittinghats.htm
>> http://tipnut.com/knitted-hats/
>> http://freeknittingpatterns.lionbrand.com/
>> https://www.knitpicks.com/Patterns/H...L30025202.html
>> Scarves needn't be boring:
>> http://www.allcrafts.net/knitting/knitscarves.htm
>
> I forgot to include the most interesting:
> http://knittingisawesome.com/tag/knitted-lingerie/
>

You could dress Tyra Banks in burlap lingerie and it'd sell!

On 7/23/2015 9:07 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 7/23/2015 8:28 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

>> Thank you... she does some fine work, delicate yarns are her specialty
>> but she does all sorts of intricate patterns with many different
>> exotic yarns, some unbelieveably expensive.

I once met someone who did incredible things using all kinds
of special yarns in her knitting. No, that stuff wasn't cheap.

> I volunteered for a number of years at the local primary school,
> teaching kids to knit. It's a great way to teach them other things, too
> - like logic, mathematics, even a bit of history. I really enjoyed it,
> as did the kids.

That's cool. I was taught to knit by my father's aunt. I learned
the basics, and some more than that. On my own I knitted a cable
V neck sweater, but other than that I never did much.

The one thing I wasn't taught but since tried, and have zero
aptitude for, is crochet.

nancy

wrote:
>
> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.

Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
nostalgia sake.

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:06:31 -0400, Gary > wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>
>Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
>wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
>and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
>people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
>nostalgia sake.


You have obviously never had anyone love you enough to knit a pair of
socks for you.

Tsk.

http://diycozyhome.com/shark-sock-pattern/

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:56 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

snip The kind of item has noting to do
>with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
>so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
>great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:

snip
My husband's aunt taught me to knit during an afternoon visit. She
gave me two sharpened pencils and a length of string. She taught me
to cast on and knit and purl. I went home and got a 35 cent pattern
book and learned the rest myself. All those pattern books demonstrate
the various stitches required for a garment. Now, tatting is a
complete mystery to me.
Janet US

In article >, says...
>
> wrote:
> >
> > It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
> > benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>
> Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks?

My grandchildrens other grandmother in Norway. Her hand knit socks
are works of art, and very, very expensive.

Who ever
> wears home knitted socks?

Scots

http://www.annestewartknitwear.com/kilt_hose.html

If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
> and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
> people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
> nostalgia sake.

You're talking crap cheap socks.

http://www.fjorn.com/woolens-hats-and-mittens.html

Janet.

On 24/07/2015 2:59 PM, Janet wrote:

>
> You're talking crap cheap socks.
>
> http://www.fjorn.com/woolens-hats-and-mittens.html
>
> Janet.
>
>
No socks but lovely sweaters:
http://tiny.cc/g8200x

Graham


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On 2015-07-24, Janet > wrote:
>
> You're talking crap cheap socks.

Agree. I recently buy Hanes short ankle socks. They're so cheap, I wear
'em to death and then toss 'em.

nb

On 2015-07-24 6:41 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:43:01 -0400, Boron Elgar
>>
>> You have obviously never had anyone love you enough to knit a pair of
>> socks for you.
>
> Lol, the things some people miss out on.

I have had had knitted socks and mittens. They were not great.

On 7/24/2015 4:06 PM, Gary wrote:
> wrote:
>>
>> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>
> Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
> wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
> and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
> people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
> nostalgia sake.
>
I have an uncle who _only_ wears hand knitted socks - when he was a
child, his mother made them for him, when he married, his mother-in-law
did. She hasn't made any for him in the last 2 or 3 years, but she's
pushing 106, so...
I prefer to wear handknits, too - they fit better, and are much more
comfortable than xx-Mart stuff.

On 7/24/2015 4:59 PM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>> Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks?
>
> My grandchildrens other grandmother in Norway. Her hand knit socks
> are works of art, and very, very expensive.
>
> Who ever wears home knitted socks?
>
> Scots
>
Yes.
The little gift shop down the road from my house sells loads of handknit
socks.

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:06:31 -0400, Gary > wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>
>Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
>wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
>and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
>people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
>nostalgia sake.

Hand knit socks can be very ornate and lots of accomplished knitters
are really into socks, they make for very nice mobile projects rather
than carrying a huge garment when traveling or wainting in the
doctor's office... they also make very nice and well appreciated
gifts. Hand knit socks often have a theme and many people knit socks
of a particular theme as a hobby. I know several knitters who mostly
knit socks. I don't know of anyone who knits sweat socks of the type
one buys at the sports emporium. Hand knit socks are typically not
for beginners.
https://folksy.com/clothing-accessor...ng-shoes/socks
Lots of knitters earn a good living selling their hand knit socks:
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=hand%20knit%20socks&utm_source=google&utm _medium=cpc&utm_term=hand+knit+socks_exact&utm_cam paign=Search_US_Google-Crafts-Knitting-Exact&utm_ag=Clothing|Socks&utm_custom1=cbd33185-1339-4195-933b-d7df69fcb069&gclid=CJ6Bpo2C9cYCFY2RHwodVH0ELw
http://www.allcrafts.net/knitting/knitsocks.htm
http://freevintageknitting.com/socks.html
Of course accomplished knitters design their own... and there's lots
of knitting softwa
http://www.envisioknit.com/
People who don't know think knitters save a lot of money knitting
their own garments, nothing can be further from the truth. An
ordinary hand knit sweater will sell for $500 and up... the yarn alone
can easily run hundreds of dollars and the garment can take hundreds
of hours to complete. I have garments here in cedar chests that
people will gladly pay many thousands of dollars for one item, and
some are sold. There are knitters who earn a very good living
supplying the high end NYC department stores with hand knits. A lot
of expert knitters can produce the parts of a garment; sleeves,
fronts, backs, but haven't a clue about how to properly do the
finishing... knitters who know how to do finishing properly can easily
earn a thousand dollars a day. Next you see some movie star in a
figure flattering hand knit garment be aware that some accomplished
knitter was paid five, ten, even twenty thousand dollars to to produce
it. When you watch TV look more carefully, some of the best hand knit
garments are in the ads for high priced products.
http://www.tkga.com/?page=KnitSWCommLinks

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:45:45 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2015-07-24 6:41 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:43:01 -0400, Boron Elgar
>>>
>>> You have obviously never had anyone love you enough to knit a pair of
>>> socks for you.
>>
>> Lol, the things some people miss out on.
>
>I have had had knitted socks and mittens. They were not great.

Made by newbies.

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:49:06 -0600, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:56 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:
>
>snip The kind of item has noting to do
>>with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
>>so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
>>great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:
>
>snip
>My husband's aunt taught me to knit during an afternoon visit. She
>gave me two sharpened pencils and a length of string. She taught me
>to cast on and knit and purl. I went home and got a 35 cent pattern
>book and learned the rest myself. All those pattern books demonstrate
>the various stitches required for a garment. Now, tatting is a
>complete mystery to me.
>Janet US

Tatting is rapidly becoming another lost art.

On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:29:59 -0300, wrote:

>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:49:06 -0600, Janet B >
>wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:56 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:
>>
>>snip The kind of item has noting to do
>>>with learning how to knit... beginners start off by knitting swatches
>>>so they can learn gauge before knitting garments. Kniting hats is a
>>>great way to learn, search <knit hat patterns>:
>>
>>snip
>>My husband's aunt taught me to knit during an afternoon visit. She
>>gave me two sharpened pencils and a length of string. She taught me
>>to cast on and knit and purl. I went home and got a 35 cent pattern
>>book and learned the rest myself. All those pattern books demonstrate
>>the various stitches required for a garment. Now, tatting is a
>>complete mystery to me.
>>Janet US
>
>I learned to tat many moons ago, trouble is nowadays it is not that
>useful.

Has nothing to do with useful, tatting has all to do with gorgeous.

On 7/25/2015 6:43 AM, Boron Elgar wrote:
BI memo, photo link Bush Sr to JFK Dallas murder scene

“Actually, however, Congress was being manipulated. This is how the war
machine operates. Behind the seeming concern for national security are
the busy men with the bulging briefcases hurrying form the Pentagon over
to Capitol Hill, the tight-mouthed men hurrying from CIA headquarters
over to the Pentagon; it is eventually a game. It is an operation
designed to produce for the warfare sector and its military hardware
supporters billions of dollars annually and unlimited power in the
affairs of the nation.”

“Since the end of World War II, the United States has spent a thousand
billion dollars—one trillion dollars—furnished by the American people,
who have been colonized by these men and their hunger for power. Could
the CIA kill a President to keep such an operation going? Kings have
been beheaded for infinitely less.” New Orleans District Attorney Jim
Garrison, “Heritage of Stone” (1970)

"Bruce" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:47:22 -0400, S Viemeister
> > wrote:
>
>>On 7/24/2015 4:06 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>>>> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>>>
>>> Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
>>> wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
>>> and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
>>> people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
>>> nostalgia sake.
>>>
>>I have an uncle who _only_ wears hand knitted socks - when he was a
>>child, his mother made them for him, when he married, his mother-in-law
>>did. She hasn't made any for him in the last 2 or 3 years, but she's
>>pushing 106, so...
>>I prefer to wear handknits, too - they fit better, and are much more
>>comfortable than xx-Mart stuff.
>
> This thread makes me feel young. Please continue about the knitted
> socks.

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On 7/25/2015 6:46 AM, wrote:

> All I can say is that people who believe they don't like hand knitted
> socks must never have had a pair!
>
Or only poorly-executed, ill-fitting ones, made with unsuitable yarn.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
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> On 7/25/2015 6:46 AM, wrote:
>
>> All I can say is that people who believe they don't like hand knitted
>> socks must never have had a pair!
>>
> Or only poorly-executed, ill-fitting ones, made with unsuitable yarn.

I've never had any hand knitted socks. My Grandmother was always knitting
'AB' socks for sailors, but I never got any

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"Bruce" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:46:30 -0300, wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:50:18 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:
>>
>>>On 7/24/2015 4:59 PM, Janet wrote:
>>>> In article >, says...
>>>>> Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks?
>>>>
>>>> My grandchildrens other grandmother in Norway. Her hand knit socks
>>>> are works of art, and very, very expensive.
>>>>
>>>> Who ever wears home knitted socks?
>>>>
>>>> Scots
>>>>
>>>Yes.
>>>The little gift shop down the road from my house sells loads of handknit
>>>socks.
>>>
>>My neighbour just returned from three weeks in Newfoundland - this
>>morning we are going to the yarn shop so she can buy three or four of
>>sock yarns to send back to her sister who will then take them to her
>>yarn shop to get them stocking it.
>>
>>All I can say is that people who believe they don't like hand knitted
>>socks must never have had a pair!
>
> The mere thought of a life without hand knitted socks sends shivers
> down my spine.

What can I say, I am distraught!

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On 7/25/2015 7:34 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "S Viemeister" > wrote
>> On 7/25/2015 6:46 AM, wrote:
>>
>>> All I can say is that people who believe they don't like hand knitted
>>> socks must never have had a pair!
>>>
>> Or only poorly-executed, ill-fitting ones, made with unsuitable yarn.
>
> I've never had any hand knitted socks. My Grandmother was always
> knitting 'AB' socks for sailors, but I never got any
>
You poor thing.
Time you got out your needles, then!
We should have a sock knitalong.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
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> On 7/25/2015 7:34 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "S Viemeister" > wrote
>>> On 7/25/2015 6:46 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>>> All I can say is that people who believe they don't like hand knitted
>>>> socks must never have had a pair!
>>>>
>>> Or only poorly-executed, ill-fitting ones, made with unsuitable yarn.
>>
>> I've never had any hand knitted socks. My Grandmother was always
>> knitting 'AB' socks for sailors, but I never got any
>>
> You poor thing.
> Time you got out your needles, then!
> We should have a sock knitalong.

Heh, atm I am knitting a coat for my new (to me) dog. When I got her she
was so thin, I thought she would need one for the winter . But, she has
gained quite a lot of weight since then and the vet has advised she lose a
kg <g>


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On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 4:43:29 PM UTC-4, Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:06:31 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
> >> benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
> >
> >Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks? Who ever
> >wears home knitted socks? If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
> >and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
> >people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
> >nostalgia sake.
>
>
> You have obviously never had anyone love you enough to knit a pair of
> socks for you.
>
> Tsk.
>
> http://diycozyhome.com/shark-sock-pattern/

Although those would make fun slippers, I can't see them
fitting inside a pair of shoes, which is pretty much
what socks are for.

Cindy Hamilton

On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 4:59:56 PM UTC-4, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
> >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
> > > benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
> >
> > Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks?
>
> My grandchildrens other grandmother in Norway. Her hand knit socks
> are works of art, and very, very expensive.
>
> Who ever
> > wears home knitted socks?
>
> Scots
>
> http://www.annestewartknitwear.com/kilt_hose.html
>
> If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
> > and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
> > people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
> > nostalgia sake.
>
> You're talking crap cheap socks.

Sure, but they're much cooler in warm weather than handmade socks.
I buy my shoes sized to fit pretty thin socks, since my workplace
is climate-controlled to about 72 F (22 C), or a little cooler in
winter.

Besides, wool is itchy. I never wear it next to my skin.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
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> On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 4:59:56 PM UTC-4, Janet wrote:
>> In article >, says...
>> >
>> > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > It's so traditional to do that scarf unfortunately. I could see the
>> > > benefit of teaching that bunch socks.
>> >
>> > Really? Who in the world would spend time to knit socks?
>>
>> My grandchildrens other grandmother in Norway. Her hand knit socks
>> are works of art, and very, very expensive.
>>
>> Who ever
>> > wears home knitted socks?
>>
>> Scots
>>
>> http://www.annestewartknitwear.com/kilt_hose.html
>>
>> If I need socks, I'll run up to some-mart
>> > and buy 6 pairs for about $8. You are talking about centuries ago and
>> > people knitting and wearing socks. That's not real anymore except for
>> > nostalgia sake.
>>
>> You're talking crap cheap socks.
>
> Sure, but they're much cooler in warm weather than handmade socks.
> I buy my shoes sized to fit pretty thin socks, since my workplace
> is climate-controlled to about 72 F (22 C), or a little cooler in
> winter.
>
> Besides, wool is itchy. I never wear it next to my skin.

Same here which is probably why my lovely Grandmother never made any for
me)


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