I can't believe I can knit socks!

I love making socks but I was afraid to try, double point needles are so scary! I actually tried DPNs once or twice before, but then I quit and found it was so troublesome. I prefer circulars to DPNs. But lately after looking around some blogs and getting inspired by so many talented ladies making their beautiful socks, I came up with an idea: I would knit my own socks! Oh men! But, why not??!!

Picked out a ball of yarn and a set of 4 DPNs (4.00 mm as the pattern calls for), searched for a simple pattern and I was ready to go... You can find the pattern here - very clear instruction and easy to follow!

See how it came out! I can't believe I have knitted a complete sock, this is over my expectation! Hardly wait to finish the second one to have a pair of socks and show you! It's a very simple sock indeed, but to me, it is an achievement! :)

I got help with some videos from many kind ladies on Youtube for the gussets and stitch picking up. How cool to see the "transformation" at this part, little stitch by little stitch! 

The sock fits my leg but when wearing, its color looks like a tiger's skin! But does it matter, when the most important thing is now I can knit socks, and leave the scare of DPNs behind?!! :)

P.S: I'm having problem with my Internet, and unable to view any Blogs, both Blogger and Wordpress. I tried with Google Chrome but it doesn't help. However, I still can log on Blogger Dashboard, I can post, can edit post and read your comments, I just cannot view all blogs! How upset! Can anyone help please?

I just hope it will be fixed soon, soon, soon! Good news is I can try my lunch time to visit as many of your blogs as I can from my company's computer where such an issue doesn't exist!

Thank you for your time, wishing everyone a great week ahead!

~ Best wishes, Lovestitch ~

Knit Scarf - New Year, New WIP

I am knitting a scarf using magic loop method. I have learned this method recently and found it's really easy to do, a comfortable feeling when knitting! I've also learned how to knit with DPNs, will try it in another project one day, but now I prefer this one. I'm so excited with my first knitting WIP!

I'm using Bernat worsted weight and 5.0mm circular needles, cast on 62 stitches and knit stockinette stitches in the rounds. Hope I will get it done soon, knitting is always an achievement to me when I finish something! :)