I’m wearing hand knit socks – socks I knit using fiber from my alpacas. Needless to say, I’m rather pleased with myself.

Socks. Fiber by Drake. Yarn by Ranch of the Oaks. Knitting by The Spinning Guy.

The pattern is Twisted Sisters basic sock pattern. One sock is four stitches larger than the other. I made some other adjustments on the way as well. My original plan was to give these as Christmas gifts. About half way through the first sock, it became apparent that my inexperience combined with switching to continental style was creating funky socks. I decided to keep them for myself as house socks. Because these were house socks for my own use, I decided to experiment a little bit with the second sock to see if I could learn something.

I did. The second sock is more consistent and fits better.

I’m not thrilled with the toe. So far, I’m wearing these around the house with my slippers and slip-on shoes. For this use, they are wonderful and warm. I have some concerns about the toe in boots – there are some thicker areas and I’m worried they would rub. I will experiment with other toe patterns in the future.

I’m excited. I’m wearing socks I made. The next step – a few pairs in the future – is to make socks from my own handspun.