I have a confession to make.

 

I knit socks.

 

There, I said it.

 

My Aunt taught me to knit a number of years ago, and I made simple prayer shawls for years.  Knit three, purl three, with Homespun yarn by Lion Brand.

 

It filled a need for me.  I would sit in the morning, before the rush of the day and knit and contemplate my day.  It was soothing to me.  The rhythm I created with the needles.

 

 

socks made of Opal

 

 

Then in 2007 I decided I wanted to learn to knit socks.  I didn't have anyone near me to teach me, so I began to search the Internet and found several places to watch videos.  And I watched and re watched.  I was so proud when I knit my first sock.

 

 

I have made MANY pairs of socks since then and my favorite yarn is Opal, made in Germany.  Some of my socks I have been wearing for 6 years with no issues.  They haven't worn out, or worn thin.  AND because I have a small foot, I can usually get two pairs of socks out of one skein of yarn, which is a big plus.

Knitting socks is one of the things I do that I feel is duel purpose.  I knit them to make a functional piece of clothing and to occupy my time and feel useful.

Knitting isn't hard, it just takes patience and practice.  You could do it as well.  Start small.  Learn to knit a scarf, learn to knit a dish cloth.  Don't be too hard on yourself.  You will rip things out sometimes for one reason or another.  It's a part of the process.

Give it a try, I know you won't regret it.