A Year of Socks? Maybe..

So far I have finished 2 pairs, and have the 2nd one of pair #3 half done. Not bad for a beginner sock knitter, huh? My sock yarn steadily is growing. Not to mention my stack of sock pattern books.. I've learned quite a bit already, such as..

1. Knit tighter..

2. Kitchener stitch can be a pain, but it's doable

3. Knit tighter! Either that or switch to a smaller needle

4. Lace patterns and cabling are cool. I love them!

5. Did I mention I have to tighten up my knitting?

Pair #1 is made with Comfort DK sport yarn. Soft and slouchy. Need to work tighter!

Pair #2 is made with some Rockin' Sock yarn. Ditto on above remark. Found out that plain socks are a bit boring to make! Don't know if I'll finish this one. Might frog it.

Pair #3 is made with Red Heart Heart and Sole "Toasted Almond" yarn using a "Sweetheart Sock" pattern from a British knitting magazine. Love the colorway! Minor struggle with the lace work, but I figured it out. After finishing the first sock I put it aside to work on a pair for the Spring Swap Sock on a Yahoo groups I belong too. Once those were done, I started on the second one and I'm already half way finished! First sock is a bit big, but I'm consciously tightening up my knitting and the 2nd one is MUCH better!

Pair #4 is made with Deborah Norville Serenity "Thyme" and using the "Dusk Sock" pattern for the Spring Sock Swap. Love the yarn and pattern both! Will have to make this one for myself!