Hose knitting question

[timber]

Size two with worsted wight must have been a very tight sock. How did it work?

It wasn't easy. It came out a very dense fabric that was pretty stiff until the first washing. Here is a pic:

[cacunn]

It wasn't easy. It came out a very dense fabric that was pretty stiff until the first washing.

Those look like nice work. I'm not sure I would want to wear them in the summer but I would think they would be great in the winter.

[SuseDolAmroth]

Answers to the questions... just because I an not resist the question.

I usually knit on 2.25 mm needles, with a 75%/25% Wool nylon blend. I tried pure wool but was not happy with the durability.
I like DPNs for the details but most of the sock is generally knitted on a circular needle, the brand is of no consrquence as long as the joins are nice and smooth.

I try to get my yarn in local stores, but for special yarn I often have to resort to the internet.

I learned to knit as a child, but I ve only really been into it for the last 2 years. As I am originally from the continent I knit that way too :-)

I would knit hose for others, but only as a trade or for a very good friend, they're too much work to do them for money.

Some questions for those that knit hose.

When knitting kilt hose or just plain socks:
What is your favorite size needles?
What is your favorite size yarn?
What is your favorite type of yarn?
Do you prefer circular or double pointed?
What is the make of your favorite needle?
Where do you get your yarn?
How long have your been knitting?
Do you use the English or Continental Style of knitting?
( For non-knitters English or Continental or different way to hold the yarn that is to be knit.)

Do you would you knit hose for others (X-Markers)?

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Resurecting an old thread

Some questions for those that knit hose.

When knitting kilt hose or just plain socks:

What is your favorite size needles?
What is your favorite size yarn?
What is your favorite type of yarn?
Do you prefer circular or double pointed?
What is the make of your favorite needle?
Where do you get your yarn?
How long have your been knitting?
Do you use the English or Continental Style of knitting?
( For non-knitters English or Continental or different way to hold the yarn that is to be knit.)

Do you would you knit hose for others (X-Markers)?

Size needles - 0 to 2 US - depends on the pattern and materials

Yarn Size - fingering to DK (though I've knit winter hiking socks up to worsted weight)

Yarn type - wool or wool blend. Currently there are a pair of hand dyed merino 100% wool socks on the needles - lush. I've also used bamboo, silk, alpaca, cotton, soy. Lots of cool sock yarns on the market right now.

Needle type - DPNs in sets of five (though I've done two circs and liked the technique). On the 'try this list' - magic loop and two at a time on two circs.

Favoite needle - these Susan Bates ones

Favorite Yarn Source Local The Yarn Barn in Lawrence OnlineThe Loopy Ewe

How long knitting - since I was about 6. So 45 years or so

English or Continental - both when doing colorwork, English when knitting in a single color.

Other - classic cuff down - all types of heels and toes. I'm a huge Nancy Bush fan, btw. I've done a half dozen or so pairs of toe ups, and short row heels and toes certainly have their place.

Do you take commissions - yes. I've knit shop samples and have knit on commission at several points in my life, including proofing patterns for knitwear designers. That having been said, I don't want knitting to become a 'job'. But you'll have to get in line behind BeserkBishop - he asked first.

I agree with String that I like to mix it up, try new things, new techniques. It's hard enough to knit two of the same sock!