The Yarn Hobbit

You know that feeling when another #knitter throws down a challenge?
So yeah. That's why im now knitting three pairs of socks at once... (or according to husband "having a yarn based pissing contest").

I do feel like this is the perfect ADHD project though.

@knitting

Dec 28, 2022 at 9:16pmWeb
Show threadcyndeebeeDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting That’s incredible! I’m just finishing up two pairs of socks, but I don’t think I could manage doing them all on one needle…
Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 28, 2022
@cyndeebee I've never managed socks with dpns - I'malways a bit concerned that I'll take an eye out! Multiples are easier on cables.
Show threadViolinknitterDec 28, 2022
@knitting @yarnhobbit *falls down laughinh* Good for you. I kinda feel like you should livestream when you get to the heels, because that part seems like Extreme Knitting 😁
Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 28, 2022
@Violinknitter I'd not thought that far ahead! I may have to 😆
Show threadsuksisauvasekoitinDec 29, 2022
@Violinknitter @knitting @yarnhobbit This. Please livestream the heels!
Show threadCypherSDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting I heard of a redditor who made 12 socks at once, as a challenge : https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/sxk5lx/sure_you_can_knit_socks_but_can_you_knit_12_socks/
Sure, you can knit socks, but can you knit 12 socks at once?

***I am NOT OP, this is a repost. Original [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/dhkspg/just_cast_on_12_at_a_time_socks_lets_do_this/)...

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Show threadAlex, the Hearth FireDec 29, 2022

@CypherSephiroth @yarnhobbit @knitting holy knit

HOW

Show threadCypherSDec 29, 2022
@WizardOfDocs @yarnhobbit @knitting Madness? 
Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 29, 2022
@CypherSephiroth @WizardOfDocs @knitting not far off. Bizarrely, they're a nice project to pick up while I'm chatting with friends. Whereas anything with a chart requires absolute silence!
Show threadCypherSDec 29, 2022
@yarnhobbit @WizardOfDocs @knitting can’t wait to see your project completed. Even if it’s not 12 socks at once.
Show threadAlex, the Hearth FireDec 29, 2022
@CypherSephiroth @yarnhobbit @knitting my WIP of the moment is a pair of shorts for next summer
They're actually starting to look like what they are
Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 30, 2022
@WizardOfDocs @CypherSephiroth @knitting ah! I love them!
Show threadnevDec 29, 2022
@CypherSephiroth @[email protected] not a knitter, this just got boosted into my feed, what the FUCK did i just read
Show threadCypherSDec 29, 2022
@nev You’ll never see knitting as a grandma’s hobby. 
Show threadGenXJamieDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting I am in awe. I can only manage one sock at a time!
Show threadKnitter girlDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting that gives me anxiety. I’m a knit one sock at a time on 9 inch circle circulars girl. But bravo to you.
Show threadCath SnowDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting wow that’s impressive, are they all going to be the same size or are you going to end up knitting heels in different places?
Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 28, 2022
@cathsnow all the same size. I'm not sure I could manage different sizes too!
Show threadCath SnowDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit yes I was trying to get my head around that  good luck with them though.
Show threadKrisDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting Oh god, now I want to try this too. Whyyyyyy
Show threadKnitronomiconDec 28, 2022
@fforiwr @yarnhobbit I'm pretty sure I *could* do it, but since I know I can manage one pair of socks 2AAT in about 2 weeks, three pairs would take 6 weeks. Life's too short.
Show threadHollieDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting Are you on ONE circular? 😂 I love this! Yes! Did you get the toes started before you got them all in one line? I can't seem to ever get two going at once from CO forward, I have to start them separately (and even then I've never finished a full pair).
Show threadKnitronomiconDec 28, 2022
@hollie @yarnhobbit The trick is knowing the magic cast-on well enough to know which needle you started the 1st sock with, so you can start the 2nd the same way round. 6 *should* be just as simple...
Show threadHollieDec 29, 2022
@Knitronomicon @yarnhobbit Maybe it should be that simple but my brain rebels, lol! It's so impressive to me. It's inspiring too, I ought to CO a sock....
Show threadllewellyDec 28, 2022
@yarnhobbit @knitting why invent this silly contest? Just tell everyone you have a six-footed person in your life. It will be ok.
Show threadYirggzmbDec 29, 2022
@yarnhobbit I don't have the patience for even two at a time, or human sized socks in general. But mad respect for the "doing it to prove I can" energy
Show threadRuth Zakarin 🧶🪬😷Dec 29, 2022
@knitting @yarnhobbit
Whoa. And yes I will be checking back for updates! 😊🧶🧶🧶
Show threadkatpeskDec 29, 2022
@knitting @yarnhobbit
Great! And I thought I was doing pretty good by starting tomorrow on casting on two socks at a time 😂
Show threadRiver StyxDec 29, 2022

@yarnhobbit

I really should have learned to at least crochet. I know how to alter a pattern, and sew basic garments that will fit any body correctly -- but that's not called upon much anymore.

My other grandmother was the one who did crochet, and I didn't spend as many of my early years with her.

To me crochet is awesome, and knitting is friggin' magic. And since nobody is pissing on the yarn.... all good!

Show threadThe Yarn HobbitDec 29, 2022
@riiverstyx being able to sew & alter clothes to fit is a fine skill! One of the modules in my youngest's fine art college course is textiles - knowing their way around a sewing machine has made a big difference.