4 Socks a Season

And we have a winner!

2008-01-08T11:22:00.000+01:00

Okay, this is a bit lame as we only had 1 single contest entry, but I'll be fair - congratulations edina!
Please email me at peachyknits at gmail dot com so I can send you your prize!

On other news, I'm contemplating closing this KAL and blog - I personally don't have the time at the moment, and with so many great KALs underway I really understand that people rather participate elsewhere. If you want the blog to stay open, please leave a comment or email me! :)
You've been a great team, but good things should end when they are still fun!

Contest - A Reminder!

2007-12-27T07:50:00.000+01:00

Just wanted to drop you a note that we still have our contest going on!

because of the general Holiday Craze I think it's best to push the posting limit for your sock pictures to January 6 to get all those last minute socks of the year added up, too. So keep 'em coming, gals! :)

New!

2007-11-12T15:50:00.000+01:00

Hi there- I just joined, and will more than likely start my socks with the Winter Season. I've looked at some of the socks posted, and they are just wonderful!

Pictureless Socks

2007-11-08T20:46:00.000+01:00

This past "season" I learned to knit socks. Since the middle of August I've knit one pair (Simply Splendid Socks by Lucy Newby in stockinette stitch)and two singles -one Simply Splendid in K2P2 Ribbing, the other a Maizy Ruffled Sock. There are two other socks on needles (the first of another pair of Maizys and Ripples from Sockamania). Guess I became compulsive about sock knitting, but they will make great Christmas gifts as long as I do not slow my pace or become victim of the second sock syndrome.

Officially in November I've started one sock for the season. My next challenge - learn how to post pictures.

another newbie

2007-11-06T00:32:00.000+01:00

Hi, I just joined this blog, too. I recently finished knitting my very first pair of socks:The pattern is from MagKnits; here's the link. The yarn was gifted to me from a friend and I'm not sure it even exists anymore but it's called Stahl Wolle Socka Cotton. I enjoyed knitting these socks and like the finished product. I'm working on my second pair of socks and they are not going as well (you can read more about that on my blog).

Thanks for having me and Happy Knitting!

an intro

2007-11-05T20:02:00.000+01:00

hello all, i've just joined the KAL, so i figure i should introduce myself. im Bella, long time knitter, but very recent knitting blogger. sadly, my camera is kaput, so there will be no sock pictures just yet.

currently working on - very basic pair of "non yarn-snob" socks. i guess that needs an explaination, doesnt it? im currently a tad broke, and also moving soon, so between my stash being packed up in boxes and my wallet not allowing me to splurge on the sock yarn i want, i am beginning an experiment in making socks with (gasp!) acrylic yarn (namely Bernat Satin Sport). to get a feel for what TLC's limitations in sock knitting are, the first pair will be terribly basic. pictures to follow soon!

Clarifications on The Contest

2007-10-30T08:34:00.000+01:00

I really didn't think that people from outside the blog would read this, so here's the whole deal.

This is my own personal effort to say thank you to the great people belonging to this Knit-Along. So, to participate you have to belong to this KAL (but you can join up anytime - see the info in the sidebar!), and to qualify the picture of the socks should be posted in this blog. So take a look around if this struck your fancy, email me to get an invite, and join the fun! :)
To know more about the KAL, please read this post.

A contest!

2007-10-29T16:36:00.001+01:00

Well, not precisely - but being the worst hostess ever for sure, I feel like I should do a bit more around here - so, here's what I had in mind:

During the current season (October 1st - December 31st) everyone who knits socks and posts a picture of them gets the chance to win some sock yarn! I have some lovely skeins from the Opal Hundertwasser collection to offer!

So, being the season of Christmas knitting, I know that some of you might knit fewer socks that normal, while others go into overdrive - so I think it will be most fair that everyone who participates gets 1 chance at the yarn. On January 1st I will write down all user names and the winner will be drawn - I thought about 1 skein per 10 entries (so if 16 people contribute two winners, for 24 three winners, and so on).

Metropolis Socks

2007-09-23T23:45:00.001+02:00

OK, only one of these socks counts for Summer. It took me Spring into Summer to do the first sock and Summer to do the second sock.

The pattern is from Wildhorse Farm Designs and I bought it from at The Loopy Ewe.
The yarn is a custom dye request from Doodlebirds Creations. Beth named it capes and tights.

Summer socks

2007-09-18T15:09:00.001+02:00

Here is my second pair and given the timing in the month, probably will be my last entry for Summer so 4 sock this time around.

The yarn is Subtle Spring from Poppy Flower Fibers. The pattern is a basic stockinette with sizing from Sensational Knitted Socks.

Knitty: Summer 2006

2007-09-09T04:27:00.000+02:00

Knitty: Summer 2006

Summer's still here...

2007-09-02T10:43:00.000+02:00

Due to my camera problems I haven't been able to post anything for a while.

So: here are all of my socks for the summer. It's raining outside and the temperature is about 7 Celcius, so it's more like autumn already...

1st pair:

Plain vanilla sock for my dear friend, who gave me some clothes and I promised to knit her and her son a couple of socks :). Great way to get some new stuff! I love the golden colors in these socks, and I named them Golden Tiger -socks.

Number 2:

Worsted weight and quite bulky. These should keep the toes of the 3 year old warm even when it's really cold! I wanted to do something special, so these are Mirror Image-socks.

Pair 3:

Meet my 80's Retro-disco socks! Neon colors in black background.

Number 4:

Opal Flamingo socks for my own three year old. Cuff is basic 2k2p ribbing which continues on top of the foot. These are much loved.

Last but not least: pair 5 (because three quarters of my summer socks are so tiny)

Anastasia-socks from Pepperknits.

This was my first encounter with Koigu, and I loved it! I made a couple of errors which you can see, but because I'm a lazy knitter with high tolerance, I didn't frog. So sue me :)! The pattern was great.

My 3rd pair is finished

2007-08-21T21:35:00.001+02:00

Another pair of babysocks. This pair is for a friend.

First pair for Summer

2007-08-20T01:45:00.001+02:00

Here is my first pair for summer (running a bit behind this season so hopefully will make it to at least the 4 socks).

The yarn is Wollmeise. The colorway is Lowenzahn.
The pattern is stockinette following the rest of the instructions for the 4 rib pattern in the Sensational Knitted Socks book.

Another Pair

2007-08-06T18:43:00.000+02:00

These are the Double Eyelet Rib, a free pattern by Wendy Johnson. The only change I made was putting on a picot bind off instead of the normal ribbing.

My second pair

2007-07-26T15:27:00.000+02:00

Here is my second pair of Summer Socks. Jaywalker in Regia Nordic Color.

First Pair for Summer

2007-07-16T22:37:00.000+02:00

Dragonfly socks, a free pattern. Much like "monkey" only no purl stitches in the pattern. Made with Regia Bamboo sock yarn.

My first summersocks

2007-07-05T19:37:00.000+02:00

are for my newest granddaughter. Only 3 more pairs to go.

Summer Challenge starting!

2007-07-02T10:18:00.000+02:00

A bit belated, but with July 1st our second season has started!

Many of you already posted their Spring Socks, I myself still have 1 sock to go (lazy me!), but will hopefully catch up to you soon!

Happy Knitting!
Barbara

My belated spring!

2007-07-01T23:54:00.000+02:00

Sorry - I forgot to post these beautiful Lilacs. They've been ready for at least a month and a half...

Yarn is Knitpicks Palette and the pattern is from here.

Maybe I should call these Pumpkin Flowers :):

Last Two Pair for Spring

2007-06-21T00:14:00.000+02:00

I finished my fourth pair for Spring last night. YIPPEE! My goal was to knit 4 pair each season.

Here are my latest two pair. I blogged about my first two pair here.

Pattern - my usual top down with Eye of Partridge heel flap and kitchenered toes
Stitch Pattern - More Sensational Knitted Socks
Yarn - Ellen's 1/2 Pint Farms, 80/20 Superwash/Nylon
Needles & Gauge - Size 1 1/2 DPNs, 7 st/in

Pattern - Thuja
Yarn - Socks That Rock mediumweight in Seal Rock
Needles & Gauge - Size 2 DPNs, 7 st/in

Shannan
http://shannanstitches.blogspot.com/

2 pairs of socks down

2007-06-14T04:51:00.000+02:00

I haven't updated on the Monkey socks though, that'll come later this week once I blog & photograph them :)

I did make a pair of socks in 2 days for my DS though - last minute Crazy Socks!

Happy June!

2007-06-01T09:24:00.000+02:00

Hello Sock Knitters!

We're down to the last month of "Spring." I thought I'd conduct an informal survey and see how everyone's doing on their 4. Please comment below how you're doing, and let us know if you're looking for inspiration to complete Spring goals.

I'm in need of some summer inspiration myself. If you've found some great yarns, patterns (or the two combined), let us know.

Finally!

2007-05-22T16:22:00.000+02:00

My camera died just as I joined this KAL... typical!

So no photos of my beautiful Lilac Socks :(.

Luckily my husband has a camera in his mobile, so here are at least some pictures.

These were for my dear Granny, for her birthday!

Thuja-socks from Knitty and...

... and the pattern for these is here. (Sorry, only in Finnish). I love the "jaywalkerish" feeling of these socks, but still there are differences. For example the yarn-overs create a nice lacy-like look in these socks.

So three pairs so far!

4th pair for Spring

2007-05-20T18:26:00.001+02:00

Finished my fourth pair of socks for Spring. The yarn is Orange You Glad colorway from Doodlebirds Creations . The pattern is Michele Wymans's Twinkle Toes Socks for kids and adults from Effectiveness by design .

Sock update

2007-05-15T19:46:00.000+02:00

The basic black ribbed cashsoft socks for DH are done. The thing that made them semi interesting is that they were done with a widdershins type heel - toe up and with heel flap that is in exactly the same place as it would be if done toe down. The pink ones (meant to be worn with the lacy cuff down) are from Favorite Socks.

Two More Pairs

2007-05-12T18:57:00.000+02:00

Two more pairs done. Thirassia done with Panda Wool in the Baby Blues colorway. I really loved working with Panda Wool. Hope it wears well. I want more.

Monkeys, done with Sunshine Yarns Fresh colorway from the Spring sock club yarn.

Pairs 3 and 4

2007-05-12T09:08:00.000+02:00

I've finished up two more pairs, this time with bamboo blend yarns.
Here's Pomotamus in Regia's yarn:

And Roza (Interweave Knits, Spring '07) in Online's version:

In summary, my 4 (pairs of) Socks for Spring:
I'm open to suggestions for summer sock patterns/yarns. In the meantime, I'll be knitting up some baby gifts and dreaming about lace knitting.

2 pair and an Intro

2007-05-11T00:58:00.000+02:00

I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Shannan. I've been knitting socks for a little over a year now. I've completed 2 pair so far for the Spring Season and I'm working my way down the second sock of my 3rd pair now. Here are pics of my first 2 pair.

Pattern - my usual top down with Eye of Partridge heel flap and kitchenered toes
Stitch Pattern - Stansfield #11 from Sensational Knitted Socks
Yarn - Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Watermelon Tourmaline
Needles & Gauge - Size 2 DPNs, 7 st/in

Pattern - Oak Ribbed Socks, from Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn - Opal Pettcoat, color #1297
Needles & Gauge - Size 1 DPNs, 9 st/in

3rd pair done

2007-05-09T02:08:00.000+02:00

Here is my third pair for Spring. The yarn is Beatrice colorway from Clovenpine . The pattern is Michele Wyman's Wandering Wilderberry Cuffed Socks for kids and adults. I picked the pattern up at Capital Yarns LYS, but here is the website listed on the pattern Effectiveness by design.

My 3rd and 4th pair are ready.

2007-05-08T04:41:00.000+02:00

These are sneakers (Opal Petticoat) for my eldest GD and Zebrasocks (Opal Rainwoodcollektion) for my eldest GS. Both pairs are knitted toe-up. Now I can go on with new projects.....I still have 3 pair of socks OTN.

Socks, socks, socks

2007-05-02T16:14:00.000+02:00

I should take pictures more often. The Lilac socks are done. The DH's lozenge pattern socks-that-I-despised making (that trekking yarn looks great in sunlight but in the house was a really hard color to knit) have one complete, one just needs kitchnering. The black toe up cashsoft socks are both on the cuff, the red ones will probably wind up in the frog pond and I am playing with the pink one.

One pair down

2007-04-27T21:36:00.000+02:00

These should have been done a week ago, but I've been battling a nasty bug. I didn't even touch my needles for a couple of days. Pattern: Cookie A.'s Mona done with Louet Gems Crabapple Blossom. And if the socks look strange, it's because I did them toe-up instead of top-down. Just my own little quirk.

Twinkle Toes Socks

2007-04-26T19:14:00.000+02:00

My 4th sock for Spring or 2nd pair depending on how you count. The pattern is Michele Wymans's Twinkle Toes Socks for kids and adults from Effectiveness by design . The lovely yarn is Alice's Garden from White Willow .

My second pair

2007-04-24T22:01:00.000+02:00

Here is another pair of Jaywalker,this time in my soccer teams colors. Made in Regia Nation Colors.

2 Pairs Down

2007-04-22T16:04:00.000+02:00

Introducing....

Snicket

yarn: Lana Grossa Mega Boots Stretch, color #707

and

Kew

yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton Stretch, color #8319

You will notice on Kew that the stripes start out matching at the cuffs, then go awry near the ankles. I did the one on the left first and carefully pulled out the yarn to start the one on the right in the same place in the color sequence. Then, I ran into a knot! I tried to pull to the same place again, but I misjudged the blue and by the time I realized how far off I was, I was in no mood to frog so the poor dears don't match. I'm sort of ok with it, but I've developed an aversion to self-striping yarn.

2007-04-21T21:47:00.001+02:00

Sock two is done. On to sock three.

In Progress

2007-04-17T07:49:00.000+02:00

Here are my Lilacs.

My first 2 socks are ready

2007-04-16T20:34:00.000+02:00

Here are my first 2 socks. Jaywalker in Online. They fit my 2 daughters and me so who's gonna get them??????

First sock done

2007-04-15T22:19:00.000+02:00

Here's my first sock for Spring. Pattern info, etc on my blog.

Happy Knitting All!

First pair finally done!

2007-04-14T01:26:00.000+02:00

Here are the first socks for this KAL. They are the Waving Lace socks from the IK "Favorite Socks" book. Here's a preview, and full deets are on my blog - Damknit.com.

Progress

2007-04-13T18:30:00.000+02:00

Hi Everyone,

Just thought I'd stop in to update the progress I've made on my KAL socks thus far. Unfortunately because of school, it hasn't been much, but this weekend I am hoping to catch up. I decided for my first pair I would do the Pink Ribbons Socks in the Lorna's Laces Flamingo Stripe.

Happy Knitting everyone!

Hi-De-Ho

2007-04-07T01:48:00.000+02:00

My first post here :)

This is like, my first KAL. I did sign up for one other one - for the one sock I'm currently knitting - so I'm gonna make it a two-fer.

I'm currently working on sock #2 of the Waving Lace socks from the Favorite Socks book (Interweave). I finished the first one over the weekend and I absolutely adore it. I'm currently about halfway thru the leg of sock #2. I would have been done by now, but I was severely distracted for a few days.

I've been doing really well on knitting at least a pair of socks per month since the first of this year. This is actually pair #5, I believe. So I felt that this KAL would be doable for me. I've wanted to join one before, but chickened out at the last minute every time.

Thanks for having me! >>>>blog: http://www.damknit.com

Thank you for having me

2007-04-05T17:45:00.000+02:00

I just joined this fun blog, what a great idea. My name is Pat (Knitting4fun), married with 2 grown children, 1 still living at home. I both knit and crochet but prefer knitting and I am totally addicted to socks. Handknit socks are all I wear and have finally converted my husband as well.

I cast on a pair of socks a couple of days ago so not sure if I can use them towards my count or not.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress and getting to know everyone

Me too!

2007-04-05T16:02:00.000+02:00

I just joined and at the same time started my first pair. Actually, they are participating two knit-alongs at the same time - this and another one in Jeanne Townsend's KAL. The pattern is called "Lilac sock", but of course I had to make them from orange Knitpicks :).

I have been knitting constantly for about two years and socks for maybe a year. I've never known something so healthy could be so addicting!

I live in Finland and I'm a librarian. You can see me in my blog http://antitati.blogspot.com , but it's only in Finnish. Must go and start a knitting blog!

My very first socks ( no they don't count for this knitalong)

2007-04-04T04:43:00.000+02:00

I was home sick today and finished the socks I'd started before hearing about this knitalong. These are my very first real socks. I did one set of booties in a sock class in March so I'm very excited about having a success. I will soon be able to cast on my first socks for the Spring event.

Dawn

P.S. Pictures on the blog I started with this knitalong

Introducing myself

2007-04-03T21:12:00.000+02:00

Guess I should speak up here - I'm Niki, aka Knitnik. Back on January 1st I had 52 pairs of socks worth of yarn. I knew a pair a week was insane, so I figured on 3 pairs a month. I made it in January and February, but soon realized I was going to kill myself, and cut back to 2 pairs a month. I JUST made it in March, finishing up pair #2 on the 31st. I saw this KAL going and decided it was just right for me! You can check out what I'm doing at http://www.knitnik.com .

Fair Isle socks part II

2007-04-03T01:19:00.000+02:00

As promised, my fair isle sock [on Left](the most exciting portion)

If anyone has seen the Paton's acrylic sock yarn (on Right)and wondered what it looked like knitted up... It is a decent alternative to wool but not so great to wear in the summer.

2007-04-02T23:41:00.000+02:00

Hi I'm Jules,

Started knitting socks a couple of months ago and am totally addicted. I need no excuses to knit them as family and friends are falling over themselves for a pair knitted just for them *g*

Just about to go and start a new pair now, will check in on my progress soon. Great to see so many fellow sock addicts out there :o)

How fun!

2007-04-02T22:38:00.000+02:00

I think this KAL is such a great idea! Thanks, Barbara, for putting it together.

I've been knitting for forever - my big sis taught me when I was about 6. I've been addicted to sock knitting for a couple of years now - maybe longer. I always have at least two socks OTN, right now I have three! I'm looking forward to this!

Barbara in NH

Hello Everyone

2007-04-02T18:06:00.000+02:00

Hi all, I have been knitting for about 2 years, socks almost exclusively this last year. I am looking forward to being a part of this KAL, and meeting some great people. Danna Lynn

Fair Isle socks

2007-04-02T01:27:00.000+02:00

Hi All,
I just started learning Fair Isle and have incorporated it into socks. It gives me an excuse to buy yummy Koigu too. I will post a pic once my fair isle cuff is completed (since that is the most exciting portion of it).
Happy Knitting
Jude

Glad to be here!

2007-04-01T15:21:00.000+02:00

I knit my first pair in November and became totally addicted. Looking forward to seeing all of your beautiful creations.

Yarn!

2007-04-01T13:31:00.000+02:00

For your viewing pleasure:

From left to right:
Opal from Barbara which will become a "winter" pair, I think.
Lana Grossa Meileweit Cotton Stretch, to become Kew socks.
Lana Grossa Mega Boot Stretch, already becoming Snicket Socks.

yay!

2007-04-01T13:10:00.000+02:00

more motivation to knit socks, not that I needed any. well, I'm Katie and I'm a fairly new sock knitter, but very quickly becoming addicted. I'm halfway through a pair currently and looking forward to this very much. I also have a blog at http://katiesknitting.blogspot.com

Buttons & Blogs

2007-04-01T11:38:00.000+02:00

Wow, I never expected to start with that many people signing up - you're all just great!

I just put up all the blog links at the sidebar, from people I don't know their blog URL I just used the URL of this blog (blogger wouldn't let me leave it blank). If your name or blog is not there, spelled incorrectly, or you'd like to have other things changed, please just email me!

I also put up the first tree buttons, if you need help putting them on your blog, just email me, or I can set up a short FAQ page.

The blog buttons are right now hosted at my private homepage, so you can either download them to put them on your blog, or link directly to the buttons. The pics I used for the background are from Stockvault.net, a really great site.

Happy knitting!

Happy "Spring!"

2007-04-01T09:16:00.000+02:00

It's the official start of our season, so I thought I should pop over and say hello!

Amy Z: so far there are no official patterns. You get to knit whatever socks strike your fancy. I find the season directing my selections, but that's not a requirement either.

But, that brings to mind a question for the group... Are you interested in picking one pattern per season that we all try together?

Barbara and/or I will be working on adding links to all participants' blogs (if you have them) into the sidebar soon. Also, I believe we will set up a Flickr group for our pictures. I'll let Barbara explain that as I just set up an account there.

I must admit, I cast on my first 4SaS sock last night - just couldn't wait! We'll be traveling in April and not near a computer most of the time so you may not see photos until the end of the month, but I'll update you all when we return!

Happy knitting!

2007-04-01T04:43:00.000+02:00

Hello All,

I too am joining and not starting on April 1st. I have my first pair of socks cast on and am just past the heal on one and just ready to join the heal flap on the other so I need to finish those.

I just created a blog today: http://knitting2relax.blogspot.com/ so I still need to learn how to do things, like add buttons. If you want to see pictures of the Cherry Blossoms, hop over and take a peak.

Looking forward to spending more time knitting socks.

P.S. I just figured out how to do buttons!

Hi Everyone!

2007-04-01T03:31:00.000+02:00

Just thought I'd say hi too! I won't be starting my KAL socks until Thursday because I have to finish something else before then, but I have lots of sock yarn ready to be made into some comfy socks :-)

I have a blog of my own too -- http://ndjen04.blogspot.com

Happy Knitting everyone!

2007-04-01T02:53:00.000+02:00

Ok - I think I am in. I haven't done this before. Do we just knit any 4 socks each season or is there a common pattern that we all work on together? Just curious. I also just set up a blog so if you want to check it out here it is.

Amy Z
http://sittinknittinga.blogspot.com/

Hello!!!!!

2007-04-01T02:39:00.000+02:00

I'm here too! I think I'm using all this KAL as an excuse to buy more yarns.... I really enjoy knitting socks- so much that it gets in the way of a lot of things. hehehe. Really, more power to sock knitters!!!

hullo....

2007-04-01T01:45:00.000+02:00

I'm here too. :) I need to finish something before I can start.. and the yarn I intend to use next needs to arrive.. but.. I'll keep up, no worries. :)

Hi

2007-03-31T20:25:00.000+02:00

Hi!
I am Eva from the very south of Sweden. I think this will be fun.

4 Socks a Season - what's it all about!

2007-03-26T22:56:00.000+02:00

Well, 4 Socks a Season is, surprisingly, about knitting socks! But I guess that's already in the title ... so let's define this a bit more!

There are a lot of Knit-Alongs and Challenges out there on the WWW, and now there is one more!

The general thought behind 4 Socks a Season, or 4SaS for short, is to knit 4 socks in three months, or for the hardcore sock knitters out there, knit 4 pairs of socks in three months. And that's it!

"Season" in general is already defined in many ways, and to keep things easy we'll define it here like this:

Spring: April 1st - June 30th
Summer: July 1st - September 30th
Fall: October 1st - December 31st
Winter: January 1st - March 31st

This way you have at least a full week after the astronomical end of one season to finish the last sock!

So what do you need to sign up? Just write me an Email at peachyknits (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll send you an invite so you can come along and post pictures of your progress!

There will be buttons in the future to put on your blog, they should be ready by April 1st! You can join any time, also when a season has already begun, as it should be fun for all participants, and no stress behind it. Participating socks can also be participants from other KALs!

Have fun knitting Socks - that's what it's all about!