(with apologies to the Pointer Sisters)
When the apocalypse comes and we have to start knitting our own socks, there are a few things you should know.
First, there is nothing more comfy than a homemade sock.
Just like a side of beef, there are distinct sections to a sock, each of which is handled differently. (See chart at right)
Socks are normally knitted starting at the cuff and down through the toe.
Some people knit them the other way around for a variety of obscure reasons. I did it this time because I like a challenge. And sock-knitting can get really boring otherwise.
(I didn't knit this and I don't know who did)
Here's my first toe-up sock. It was touch-and-go there during the heel gusset, but I powered through with only a few mistakes that I won't point out.
Once they're washed and dried they'll fit perfectly and I'll re-post a shot of them then, because you all share my fascination with hand-knitted socks, right?
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