My Romey fiber to socks continue from January 5th. I learned to knit so I could make socks. Everyone in the spinning group I belong to makes socks. As a newbie to the group, I was just a “hooker.” (rug hooker) One of the members at that time was a very proficient rug hooker, spinner, knitter and the list goes on. Marilyn is also one of the best story tellers I have ever met. Marilyn invited me to attend the group so I could learn to hook.
As time progressed, so did my interest knitting and spinning. I can’t remember if I learned to spin or knit first. I can remember the first pair of socks I knit out of a Paton’s yarn. The socks were oversized and sloppy but I still have them.
I have knit many pairs of socks since my first attempt. I am still amazed when someone asks “why would you do that? Do people really knit socks?” If you are reading this blog, I am sure you understand and I do not have to spend three paragraphs explaining the enjoyment of knitting and all the benefits and perks that go along with the craft.
So – this latest pair of socks is my interest to duplicate a very simple pair that I made out of polworth several years ago. I have been working on them over that past few days. They are progressing nicely. I can’t wait to complete and give a first washing to full up a bit. I have added a grey band of 100% bunny fiber. The fiber is from my now past bunny Oona. She was a Jersey wooly who was so sweet and litter trained. My original polworth socks have a small amount of Oona knit in as well. I am continuing the tradition.
The gray band on the cuff is the Oona fiber. It will felt as the socks are washed to make a soft fluffy band. I can't wait!
And the days work continues – knitting socks
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