Do you want to see some happy feet? Or more precisely, one extremely happy foot?
Yes, the sock. My handknitted sock, by me (with a lot of cheering on and handy tutorials from you)!
Knitting is the perfect on the move activity isn't it? My sock whiled away the hours in the car down to see my folks and back again. Although I do have to admit to demanding 'Don't you dare change lanes now' when I dropped two stitches in the 3.30pm gloom of the middle lane on the M25.
I don't really know why the knitting thing suddenly all came together for me. Perhaps it was the special quality of the light down by the sea.
*Cheers from the sidelines* Well done you! That is a seriously impressive sock. A king amongst socks. Oh, and you have lovely hands. x
Posted by: Kitty | 05 January 2008 at 14:46
I am seriously impressed - what a beautiful sock!!! It looks like you've really got to grips with the sock knitting thing - and on the move too. I'm still far too scared to try again!!
Lesleyx
Posted by: Lesley | 05 January 2008 at 15:22
The colour is lovely, super sock! Perhaps I need to go to the seaside to practice knitting as I can't get the hang of it.
Posted by: French Knots | 05 January 2008 at 16:13
CONGRATULATIONS! but don't go saying that the sea had anything to do with it. If i stretch i can dip my toes in from here...but no magic just old loo roll!?
I've got no camera to snap pics but i bought new needles(why?) and wool (again, why?) and i this afternoon in the gloom and hail I have cast on for a new sock. Hahahaha..oh here i go again!
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | 05 January 2008 at 16:32
Oh and yes..you do have 'proper lady hands and nails!' maybe that's what did it. Stubby, bent and bitten fingers me. Say no more!
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | 05 January 2008 at 16:34
Your sock looks gorgeous! I have got to the heel of my first one but decided not to start turning it late last night! I am also in the process of knitting another hat and a mitten - so much for me being a sewer not knitter! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 05 January 2008 at 16:35
You so totally rock the sock knitting! Going from wash clothes to socks is hugely impressive, lady. What's next? Lace?
Posted by: Sarah | 05 January 2008 at 16:41
Congratulations! I love the colours of your sock! I do hope that you don't suffer, like I do, from second sock syndrome!
Posted by: Di | 05 January 2008 at 16:54
Well done - you're a real pro now! Good luck with the other one! I started an iPod cover yesterday from Grace's Usbourne 'How to knit' book she got for Christmas. I may finish it by next Christmas. I haven't dropped a stitch yet, but it is basically a rectangle of stocking stitch - not too taxing, but a good starting point I feel. Hope your other foot isn't too cold.
Cathy X
Posted by: pinkgreen | 05 January 2008 at 17:46
only 5 more to go?! that a lot of toes to cover (and a lot of hours in the car). well done! I couldn't knit my way out of a paper bag, so I am in awe.
Posted by: meg | 05 January 2008 at 18:59
That is gorgeous! Very impressed. I so want to knit...but I'm so very, very bad at it! x
Posted by: Florence | 05 January 2008 at 19:26
you never forget your first sock! I only knit mine last year...yours is beautiful!
Posted by: Marianne | 05 January 2008 at 21:05
congratulations, I would love to have a go at socks but I know what I'm like if I have to knit two things the same!
but you have inspired me to start a baby cardi for my new niece/nephew. (just realised i've got to knit two sleeves!!!)
hope you sock become socks soon.
Posted by: Jox | 05 January 2008 at 21:31
hooray for you + your sock! it's a lovely one too...you'll be flying through the matching pair : )
Posted by: kelly | 05 January 2008 at 21:56
Yay you! Did you do anything else for the last two days though? From despair to triumph in 48 hours - amazing!
It's a dangerous addiction though ...
Posted by: dottycookie | 05 January 2008 at 22:32
Great sock! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kate | 05 January 2008 at 22:36
well done! Now I just need to get my hubby to do the driving and I too can whip up socks in the car.
Posted by: greenolive | 06 January 2008 at 00:20
It's a beautiful sock! I knitted my first hat yesterday and am inordinantly pleased with myself :-)
Posted by: Veronique | 06 January 2008 at 00:59
Congratulations on the sock ! But will you get round to doing a second one ? ~ love Julia x
Posted by: weirdbunny | 06 January 2008 at 02:30
Congratulations on the sock!! I have always wanted to learn to knit and if I do I want to make socks. Love the color too!
Posted by: shannon | 06 January 2008 at 03:45
Way to go, Ali! Now, hurry, have you cast on for the second sock?! There's no stopping you now. :0)
Posted by: Michelle | 06 January 2008 at 05:26
I'm really impressed! Love the yarn too...
Posted by: Dragonfly | 06 January 2008 at 10:01
Can I join the sock-love party too?
I am worried that you may be getting your husband to drive up and down the motorways to feed your new obsession.
Posted by: Alice C | 06 January 2008 at 14:07
go ali!
Posted by: erin | 06 January 2008 at 14:24
Well done! Good luck with the other one!
Posted by: lina | 06 January 2008 at 15:13
fab sock - well done you!
Posted by: julie | 06 January 2008 at 19:58
good for you! That is one smashing sock. And now cast on quickly before the second sock syndrome kicks in!!!
Posted by: monica | 07 January 2008 at 12:56
congratulations!! what a pretty sock. i remember feeling absolutely elated when i finished my first sock knitted on tiny toothpicks. here's to many more socks!
Posted by: melissa | 07 January 2008 at 16:15
Woohoo! I haven't tried sock knitting yet, I've heard it's highly addictive.
Posted by: beki | 07 January 2008 at 18:00
Congrats on the sock! Very happy feet indeed! Do you feel like making some more ...?
Kimx
Happy New Year to you
Posted by: kim | 07 January 2008 at 18:54
the sea. it's absolutely the sea. it's magic, that way. don't you think? (love the sock!)
Posted by: emily | 08 January 2008 at 00:21
Yayyy!! Gorgeous colours in that wool... hurry up though, those other five feet are getting cold!
Posted by: Ruthanne | 08 January 2008 at 14:18
Lovely sock! I knitted my first pair last year. I really like the yarn you've chosen here.
Posted by: Helen | 11 January 2008 at 18:40
Socks are addictive, aren't they?
You have pretty hands. (I love bigbucketgirl's comment about LadyHands).
Posted by: suse | 14 January 2008 at 00:00
People gave you tutorials on socks????
Thank goodness... I'm off to find them. Sock knitting is the most finicky thing I've done, apart from learning how to patchwork scary triangles.
Posted by: Frogdancer | 04 February 2008 at 19:32