Sock Success

Well, it has happened.  I finished my first knit sock and not only that, it fits perfectly.  Beginner's luck I'm sure!  I was following a pattern in a book called "Hip to Knit" by Judith L. Swartz, published by Interweave Press.  www.interweavepress.com  I have also picked up another book which deals exclusively with knitting socks called "Getting Started Knitting Socks" by Ann Budd and also published by Interweave.  It has fabulous photos of every step of the process.  There are patterns based on the gauge of your yarn.  I have now started some socks using our 3/5 Tencel based on a 8 stitches to the inch gauge.  We'll see how a basic pattern works out before I get too adventurous.