I read the instructions for making the first pair of socks in the book and I wound up confusing myself no end. I couldn't figure out how I was supposed to go from 24 stitches on the needle to 12 stitches without ever doing a decrease. After some foul words and a hefty swig of tea, it finally dawned on me that 12 was the number of stitches I was supposed to purl before turning. After that bit was cleared up, the rest of the pattern seemed simple enough.I think once I finish with the Christmas ornaments I'm going to pick up a skein of cheap yarn to practice making a - as in one - sock with just to see if I can put into practice what I think I know to do.
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Grin. When I was making my first sock I think I memorized the heel instructions for about three hours before it dawned on me what it was that I was supposed to do. :-)
I think I understand the instructions, but I won't really know until I give it a try. That's why I'm starting with cheap yarn and one test sock. If things work out, then I'll order some of the nice yarn and go to it.
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