I finally managed to take the bull by the horns or the dpn's by the point and knit my first sock. I won't show you the picture of the first sock as it was obviously made for an elephant and I unpicked it and used the yarn again.
I did the first sock for my "first born" (aged 6) who was so chuffed with it (note singular) that he wore it (note singular) all day. So I had to make another one - but didn't quite concentrate and it came out rather bigger than the previous one. But................... the good thing is - the next born (aged 5) has smaller feet so I'm about to start the pair for each. (excuse the straw in the picture as Bertie wore his socks to riding club and had a poo fight).
they are knitted in Donegal Aran Tweed and they feel lovely. They seemed a bit scratchy before i blocked them but now they are lovely and soft. I used 4m dpns but i think on my pair (to be started) i'll do them on 3m to give more longevity.
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