It's always fun to see how the yarn will work up. I never intentionally try to match up the color sequence. Sometimes it does, but that's really a fluke! I prefer to just let the yarn have a mind of its own. That also makes each pair so unique and truly one of a kind.
All the socks get a good hand washing and then are blocked before adding them to our Etsy shop. They always look so nice after going through this process. Blocking can really make a difference with hand knits.
Years ago I had a customer in my shop that was having trouble with a front button band on her vest that was refusing to lay flat. She said that she had tried everything. So, I recommended some serious blocking. Really serious. Wet it, pin it, allow it to dry and repeat the process until it laid flat. A week later she came back and was shocked that it had worked! Blocking is a good thing!
I think Monday might be a good day to have another little giveaway, so I hope that you'll check back then to see what we have in mind! Have a great weekend.
6 comments:
I need a Doris in my home! I am slowing knitting socks on dpn's and will be thankful if I can do 6 pair by Christmas!
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I wish you lived closer to me so you could show me how to get started with the sock knitting machine. Mine was a Christmas gift two years ago and I have yet to use it...
Those socks are great! I love blocking it really helps.
I totally agree about blocking until I got my wires I didn't think it was very necessary. After blocking my first scarf I am completely sold on the concept.
I wish I had a Doris at home! It would be great to be able to make socks so fast. You should post a video of Doris in action on here one day.
my mom has one of those sock thingies, and she doesnt even use it, wish I could have it. I just learned knit on 2 circs, so I am gonna give socks a try that way. I did mittens and a hat allready, it is fun
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