Rock Those Socks Make-Along - Knitting.....A few Things I've Learned Along the Way

Evening all :-) Well, it's been a bit of a roller coaster week here.  Not been well.  Couldn't quite work out why I've been feeling so worn out. All. Of. The. Time.... Now I know!  It's easily fixed....YAY!!!! Anyways enough of that crap.... Let's talk socks!!! I've finally finished my knitted socks :-))) Happy doesn't quite describe it! Proud as Punch is nearer the mark. I followed the instructions over on Sarah's blog, Crafts from the Cwtch HERE. Much swearing and tantrum throwing went into the making of these socks. They are not perfect. I fact they contain numerous mistakes.  BUT... I love them :-)

I used Scheepjes Invicta Matterhorn in colour 6.

350m/100g and its made up of 70% Superwash Wool and 30% Polyamide so you can wash it at 30 degrees and should be fairly hard wearing. 

My finished socks weigh 61g so one 100g ball is plenty to make a decent sized pair. Mine fit a UK size 5 foot. 

Like I said...lots of mistakes ;-) But I learned a whole heap of new techniques along the way.... 1. Judy's Magic Cast On
This seriously is like magic!!!  Ok, it take a fair few goes to get it right but I managed in the end.  I found THIS you tube clip really helpful! 2. M1L & M1R
Ok so I needed to google the instructions....but I learned another new thing!
3. Afterthought Heel
Which isn't really an afterthought as you plan where it goes....but hey! you know what I mean ;-)
4. Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
There's a fab video tutorial HERE!
I just wished I had found it when I was casting off my pair of socks!!!! It would've saved ripping back about 4 million times and lots of swear words ;-) I cast mine off using the crochet method with a size 5mm hook. They are still a little on the tight side....but on the plus side....the buggers won't fall down hahaha!!!!
Lessons learned and all that ;-)
I've thoroughly enjoyed making my knitted socks. In fact I'm making more! I think I might have a new addiction! I feel the need to fill my sock drawer with gorgeous (I'll get there eventually!) hand made socks.  Right.....off to sock yarn shop!
See you all next week for a full pattern release of both the plain and lace crochet socks.
Please share your progress...
On Sarah's Ravelry Group HERE! Or on Social Media... #rockthosesocksmal
Til next time x