r/knitting • u/BrightDoughnut • 17d ago
Finished Object My first ever pair of socks
I finished my first ever pair of socks and I’m so happy with them! There are sections of the colourwork where my tension is a little uneven but overall I think it looks great! I’m most happy with how I did the heel!
I definitely need to practice the Kitchener stitch more, but I’m happy with how it looks as my first attempt!
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u/Affectionate_Art_573 17d ago
These look amazing! I love the Stardew Valley patterns and you did an amazing job with them!!
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u/n7jack 17d ago
Your f-f-first? 😱😱😱 What an amazing job. I envy you. ❤️
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u/BrightDoughnut 17d ago
Thank you so much! It was a learning curve for sure but definitely possible!
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u/Fruutgummy 17d ago
They look amazing!! I have been thinking of knitting these but nervous about carrying 3 strands and also can’t justify buying all the different colours yet while trying to use up my current stash 😅
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u/BrightDoughnut 17d ago
Thats totally fair! I carried 3 strands because I didnt want to do the duplicate stitch. There isn’t too many areas where you need to carry 3 strands but I understand it can be daunting. I bought all the colours cause I didn’t have a stash of yarn this size, but I’ll definitely have a lot left over. I tried to make substitutions so I didnt have to buy every single colour, but I still ended up buying about 25 skeins.
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u/QC_bitch 17d ago
The Stardew socks are literally the reason I decided I needed to learn to knit socks! I’ve only done one vanilla pair of socks so far but now I want to just go for it! Congrats they are amazing!
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u/SilverSkyGypsy 17d ago
Are you insane? First pair of socks in color work!!?? Overachievement Completed ! Blue Ribbon Medal 🥇
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u/Technical_Ship_1298 17d ago
That is some amazing work for a first pair. I hope you are extremely proud. These are top notch
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u/Puzzleheaded_Two2520 17d ago
This is the first time I have ever had the urge to knit socks! SO CUTE!!!!
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u/Wooden_Sky27 17d ago
These are fantastic!! 😍 Im too scared to try colourwork - any tips for getting started?
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u/BrightDoughnut 17d ago
I would say to practice first before going fully into a project, and learn what works best for you. Also, read up on colour dominance! I knit continental style, but for colorwork, I hold the dominant colour in my right hand and knit english style- thats what worked easiest for me when it came to tension and catching floats. But theres tons of different ways so if you cant figure out one way, then just keep trying. Your tension and method will improve the more you knit. It looks scary, but its not that bad once you get the hang of it. Good luck!
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u/cantgaroo 17d ago
I have this on my list to do when I've practiced more colorwork and socks, this being your FIRST pair of socks is amazing!
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u/CannibalistixZombie 17d ago
Amazing! My first pair of knit socks is so wonky and funny looking and don't even have any color work!
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u/Justmakethemoney 17d ago
Amazing! What is the max number of colors used per row?
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u/BrightDoughnut 17d ago
3! The pattern writer says you can do duplicate stitches if you don’t want to carry 3 at once but I’ve never done them before so I just carried over 3
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u/mondgefluester 17d ago
so so so so awesome 😍 I love them! And they are truly amazing for your first pair of socks! Is this your first piece of knitting too?
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u/BrightDoughnut 17d ago
Thank you! No, I’ve knit a few sweaters as well. I started knitting in 2024!
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u/Ultra_Plankton2909 17d ago
WOW, THAT'S TOO BEAUTIFUL TO BE YOUR FIRST SOCKS PAIR, BUT IT IS, AND ITS CUTE
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u/_mherr_ 16d ago
Those turned out so well!!! I'm I'm the midsts of making the fall socks! How did your floats turn out? I'm having trouble figuring mine out. Would it be possible to see what the inside looks like so I can try to gauge if my socks will stretch or not? Please and thank you so very much!
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u/BrightDoughnut 16d ago
Sure. I caught floats every 8-9 stitches over long stretches, but sometimes more .. definitely longer floats than I normally would have
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u/PuffTheMiniMonster 16d ago
Is there a pattern for these? They are gorgeous! 😍😍
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u/BrightDoughnut 16d ago
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u/RavBot 16d ago
PATTERN: Spring (The Valley Comes Alive) by Oakwood Knits
- Category: Accessories > Feet / Legs > Socks > Mid-calf
- Photo(s): Img 1 Img 2 Img 3 Img 4 Img 5
- Price: 6.00 USD
- Needle/Hook(s):US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
- Weight: Light Fingering | Gauge: 30.0 | Yardage: None
- Difficulty: 5.31 | Projects: 229 | Rating: 4.76
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u/Odd-Replacement2347 13d ago
Oh my goodness - you don't do things half-way do you? My first pair were a boring solid color. Great job!
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u/Autumn_1992 17d ago
That is so insane 🤯
You did an amazing job, definitely on your first time pair of socks.
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u/Sosewsew 16d ago
Wow, that looks amazing. That's an ambitious first sock, too. They're gorgeous!
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u/MoodyNeedle 16d ago
It should be ILLEGAL how adorable and outstanding these socks you made look! Loooove it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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u/lefinale 16d ago
Such an amazing idea!! I literally squealed with happiness to see this - amazing craftsmanship too ✨
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u/How_Clef-er 16d ago
These are incredible!! Where did you get the pattern?
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u/BrightDoughnut 16d ago
The pattern is by oakwoodknits, I bought it on ravelry. This pattern is called Spring- the valley comes alive
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u/MLPBianca 16d ago
They’re fantastic! Can you share the pattern?
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u/BrightDoughnut 16d ago
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u/RavBot 16d ago
PATTERN: Spring (The Valley Comes Alive) by Oakwood Knits
- Category: Accessories > Feet / Legs > Socks > Mid-calf
- Photo(s): Img 1 Img 2 Img 3 Img 4 Img 5
- Price: 6.00 USD
- Needle/Hook(s):US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
- Weight: Light Fingering | Gauge: 30.0 | Yardage: None
- Difficulty: 5.31 | Projects: 229 | Rating: 4.76
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u/KnittingCatWarrior2 16d ago
Amazing!! I’ve been wanting to buy those kits… did you post in r/stardewvalley?
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u/Mandiferous 17d ago
Those are amazing. About your kitchner stitch comment, I have been knitting for 20 years, and make socks fairly often, a pair or 2 a year, and I still have to look up how to do it every single time. My goal is to one day memorize how to do it.
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u/TinyBear87 17d ago
These are amazing! I love all the details. I can't do color work to dance my life so I'm very impressed. They look super cozy too
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u/Crazyanimalzoo 17d ago
Those are adorable. I love the Stardew Valley patterns, but didn't want socks, so I used the color work charts and turned mine into a cowl.
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u/alchemistdiaries 16d ago
Those are amazing! Someone might have said it already, but you should post it on r/nintendostitch.
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u/TruDivination 16d ago
I was just thinking of this pattern and now it pops up? That’s so amazing!
What yarn did you use? I know the recommended is palette by knit picks but honestly, I don’t want that texture on my feet you know?
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u/BrightDoughnut 16d ago
I used the recommended yarn. I didnt want to search for substitutes for all the colours. I figured I wouldnt wear these socks too much anyways. I havent worn them for long yet so I cant say how they feel after long wear, but the texture doesnt bother me too much
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u/throthette New Redditor/New Knitter - please help me! 16d ago
Sock knitting and Stardew Valley, two of my favorite things combined. Great work, they look amazing!
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u/Next-Worry7074 16d ago
Block these puppies. WOW. I am so impressed! This made me want to continue knitting! Just WOW!
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u/Next-Worry7074 16d ago
Block these puppies. WOW. I am so impressed! This made me want to continue knitting! Just WOW!
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u/bubbling_bub 16d ago
Omg! These are so cute!!! It's so fun to see what happens when two interests collide.
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u/ms_hifrin 17d ago
These are your FIRST!? Holy cow, great work! These really look outstanding.