In an attempt to “knook” socks, I needed the smallest hook and cable I could find. What I ended up doing is taping a strand of Jelly Yarn to the end of my size D (3.25mm) hook, the smallest one I have. Smooth masking tape really would be ideal but all I had was scotch tape. It works pretty well as a knook but unfortunately is still not really small enough for sock weight yarn… unless I want really thin socks.
Please ignore the pug hair, I apparently need to vacuum :)
Lately I’ve been increasingly interested in learning to knit socks. I’m not a good knitter and every time I think I want to knit something, I pick up needles and start something and immediately remember why I prefer to crochet. However, for some reason it’s gotten into my head that knitting socks might be “easy” and after crocheting a couple pairs and trying to knook socks, I think I’m ready to try knitting some.
I discovered this method of casting on for socks and want to try it out but I need to get some small gauge long cable circular needles. It’s on my list :)
This weekend I found a thread on Ravelry that has basic instructions on knooking socks (knitting with a hook). The basic idea is pretty simple and not so different from crocheting socks but, like with any other sock pattern, it gets complicated when you get to the heel.
I tried it this weekend and have gotten this far:
What I’ve found is that my “knooks” are too big for socks. I need some very small gauge circular needles with a hook on one end. That doesn’t exist that I know of but it should! Knitting is not so hard for me if I have a hook on the end of my right needle :)
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