Comments on: Socks, Scarves, Shawls or Sweaters?

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:20:42 +0000

My question is how did it get to be so hot, hot…HOT all this long hot summer? But besides that, what I really like to knit are sweaters. I knitted a green mohair sweater as my first project back when I was a freshman in high school. There were lots of girls knitting in class but mostly socks. I was working on a sweater at home because it was too big to bring into school and carry around all day (nope, did not even consider putting it in my locker at all !!!) Since then I have knitted a number of sweaters for members of my family and for me. When I put on a sweater that I made I know the length of the sleeves will be long and fit me, the body will fit too! I always feel good when I wear a sweater I made. There is a certain level of comfort being wrapped up in a nice warm article of clothing hand made. Socks just are not the same, fun to wear…yes!… and show to off to friends (and a challenge to boot!). I like to knit regardless of the item being made. My favorite is sweaters.

By: Janet C

Janet C — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:22:27 +0000

Lately I have tended to knit mainly hats and scarves for donation to charity as well as for my family members. I truly am finding that I enjoy knitting shawls, though!

Initially I leaped into knitting after Stitches Midwest 2008 overstimulated. First I did the Fanning the Flames mittens and the ruffled skirt from Lorna’s laces, then I knit up the Mariposa shawl in summer, 2009, and loved it. Anything with an open, lacy pattern seems to appeal to me these days, and I love a variety of yarns to please my fingers!

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:28:28 +0000

Socks are my favorite, but I’m starting to knit more lace…

By: Dawn'l

Dawn'l — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:40:04 +0000

Socks, pretty much exclusively for the past year. They feed my soul/sole Mindless and mindful all at the same time.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:17:57 +0000

I just love knitting haven’t done it in a while but now its like I never stopped. I’m a little slow but….I love knitting socks, baby socks, scrafs, hats and blankets in that order. Unfortunately my stash keeps growing and I’m still slowly knitting.

By: Andrea King

Andrea King — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:49:42 +0000

Having a any project is wonderful, but socks are my all time favorite…at least for now…

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:55:56 +0000

Yes, I like the 3 -at-a-time rule, too! I feel like I can get them done that way! I have something a little harder, something I can travel with, and something that takes a while. I guess in the past for me that has been shawl, baby hat, sweater. I’m still working on the tiny red sock–but my next one will be a size for ME with the yarn from my Loopy Groupie bag. I can’t wait. By the way, Sheri, I love that bag. You do a great job at your job–and so do the elves.

By: vicki

vicki — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:19:36 +0000

I must love knitting socks according to my stash. I just read Robin’s post above and I think she may be on to something. Always a pair of socks, a shawl and a sweater on the needles. I think I may aspire to this plan. I like it.

By: Robin F.

Robin F. — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:51:05 +0000

I never have to decide I always have one pair of socks, one shawl and one sweater on needless- Scarves are just for fill in when I don’t have something simple to carry around. As long as my yarn has some cashmere or alpaca I’m a happy knitter.

By: Jody O

Jody O — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:40:38 +0000

Lace! Cardigans! Lace Cardigans!