http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm savannahchik knits, sews, cooks Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-812 Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:30:33 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-812 I block on a futon. We’ve got a futon and a couch in the living room, so there’s still a spot to sit while knitting and watching tv, but I can obsessively get up and check on the blocking pieces. I also drape a tea towel (or sheet depending on how big the itemblocking is) over it to keep the cats off of it while it dries. I learned that part the hard way.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-811 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:44:41 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-811 I love the socks! they look so comfy! ive been struggling with trying to learn socks on my own, and those just look perfect! is it a pattern you just made up, or did you get it from a book?? i decided for now to keep experimenting with sport weight and try the ole heel flap thingy until i get it right!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-810 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:33:30 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-810 Awesome socks! You are inspiring me to continue on with my sucky start of a sock.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-809 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:41:15 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-809 I use the guest room floor, close the door, turn on the ceiling fan – works wonderfully!
Great socks!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-808 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:05:09 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-808 Love the picture of your feet! Very neat socks and they look nice and warm.
I use my carpet to block…it’s berber so it is perfect to stick pins into. A large rug should work well!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-807 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:34:14 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-807 Lots of towels? hehe. Nice socks!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-806 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:17:53 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-806 Yay!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-805 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:10:59 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-805 I use a big piece of pink styrofoam that they use for insulating floors. I cut the big piece into 4 little squares, and then I can lay them out in any size or shape that I want. Plus then whatever I am blocking dries really quickly because the styrofoam doesn’t absorb water. You can get it at Home Depot for a couple of bucks.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-804 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:59:09 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-804 I blocked Charlotte before fringing. I put towels on a bed and pinned it out on that. Montse Stanley has a nice section on blocking.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks.htm/comment-page-1#comment-803 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:59:05 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/10/kelly-socks/#comment-803 I just pin everything to my guest room carpet. It’s the one room of the house that hardly anyone ever goes into (and I can shut the door to make sure that no little monsters go in and mess up my projects!).
I think blocking, then fringing the wrap sounds like the way to go! Definitely would be easier without the fringe in the way.

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