New to group

hookncook wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 6:38 AM

Just wanted to pop in and say "hello" to all my fellow crocheters. I just joined recently and really love this site. I already made the school bus scarf which turned out nicely, but am still learning how to maneuver around this website. I keep discovering more and more new things I didn't know were here.

PC

Annb@70 wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 7:38 AM

Hi All, I wanted to say hello and express my excitement about finding this site. I am new to crochet. I have made a few things out of a book I picked up called "Guide to Crochet" by the Chicks with Sticks and have enjoyed each project that I have tried. I found this site while looking for a sock pattern and that is what I am working on know. I may need help but so far so good.

Look forward to meeting members of this community!!

hookncook wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 7:56 AM

I'm wondering what kind of yarn you're using for your sock pattern. I've crocheted slippers and booties but never socks. I'm really picky-picky about my socks and can't stand any lumps or bumps in them. I would like to learn how to KNIT socks because I think knitting them would be smoother than crocheting, but I'm always on the lookout for anything I can do in crochet because to me that is soooo much easier. So, is your sock pattern/yarn smooth enough to be worn in shoes?

PC

Annb@70 wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 9:28 AM

Hi PC,

I am using the "In Shoe" sock pattern on this site. The yarn that I am using is Patons Kroy Sock yarn. It is defined a "super fine" and is crocheting nicely but slowly because the plys are loose. I have partially completed the ankle portion of the sock and it feels quite soft and comfy. I am using a size F-5/3.5mm crochet hook which is a little smaller than what the pattern calls for.

I hope they are not lumpy of bumpy when I am done but I guess time will tell

Ann

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Jan 22, 2009 5:43 AM

Hi Ann - nice that you found this site. I love it here! Make sure you show us all your socks when you finish ( or before!).

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Jan 22, 2009 5:47 AM

mad for crochet! Hi PC I have the same issue with crochet socks that you do - can't stand the bumps! I have been experimenting with using slip stitch in the front loop only in the round and coming up with a nice smooth fabric. I think this will be good for socks, I just haven't tried it yet. Let's give it a go!