Double Trouble
I came across these cute little sandal cuff "socks" and they just look so sweet for summer that I think I am going to give them a try. The original pattern is in German, but there's now a English translation :Here's the pattern. It's a little scary for a nonsock knitter like myself, but since there's no toe and no heel, I should be able to handle it. I guess if it doesn't have a toe or a heel, I shouldn't call it a sock.
There is one thing about the project that bothers me. You see, it calls for size 3 double pointed needles and I know I bought some at some point but to tell you the truth, it wasn't until recently that I learned that DPNs are not supposed to be disposable. I am not sure why I thought you didnt keep them like regular needles. They just didn't seem that important. I've purchased dozens of DPNs over the last 25 years, but I dont have one whole set. In fact, if I need to start something round, maybe the bottom of a purse, I'll often use whatever I can find: a size 6, an 8, a 10 and a pencil. When I was putting together the Needle Inventory for the Gettin' Knit Together Kit, a friend looked at it and said, "Maybe you should have a column for double pointeds." "You mean the kindling?" I grimaced.
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go to the LYS and start a new collection.
Thanks so much for the link to this pattern. Toooo cute! I can't wait to make some.
I recently made socks on size 1 bamboo needles (I've made others on larger sizes). No wonder you think dpn's are disposable! It was like knitting with toothpicks!
Thanks again for the link!
Posted by: Jal J | May 16, 2006 at 08:57 AM
They disappear so easily, they may as well be disposable.
Posted by: scribblesnbits | May 16, 2006 at 09:08 AM
If you just lit that kindling on-fire, you would have enough insurance money to build a brand new knitting room, complete with a surround sound television, Also, I find working on two circular needles instead of double-pointed, really knitts easily.
Posted by: Reg | May 16, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Try it on 2 circs. I don't go near DPNs anymore. Cute pattern!
Posted by: Ramona | May 16, 2006 at 09:41 AM
These are tooooo....cute! Certainly gives a new look to wearing sandals.
Your blog rocks!
BFN, G :)
Posted by: Geraldine | May 16, 2006 at 01:02 PM
Kindling?? LOL. I am so knitting those socks for my niece.
Posted by: Carrie K | May 16, 2006 at 04:24 PM
What an adorable pattern, thanks for the info!!
Posted by: Heather | May 18, 2006 at 09:32 AM