1. They're challenging but not so tricky that you can't listen to the radio/music or watch tv at the same time.
2. They only use a small amount of yarn so you can use something more expensive/luxurious that you might not be able to stretch to for a whole jumper.
3.The yarns available are so beautiful and surprising. It's exciting to break open a new sock yarn and see what happens next!
4. They're small enough to be portable, perfect for waiting/car knitting.
5. As you knit in the round you can put them down if you're disturbed or needed at any point.
6. They don't take very long, I can finish a pair before my fickle head has been turned by a new project.
7. There's no sewing up of seams when they're finished and you're itching to put them on.
8. They're warm and cosy and so much more comfortable knowing you made them yourself.
9. You have your own unique pair of socks, made to fit your feet in your choice of pattern and colour.
10. Hand-knit socks are cooler than normal socks. full stop.
(I hope this answers your question Mr Cooper!)
Mr Cooper - you are clearly mental. If I could knit I would knit socks all day long, because socks are brilliant, and hand knitted ones just take the biscuit.
Posted by: Katy | September 29, 2008 at 07:38 PM
All great reasons. Now if I could only figure out HOW to knit in the round I would be set!
Posted by: Stefanie | September 29, 2008 at 10:49 PM
all those reasons are exactly why I WANT to knit my own. now just to find the time to learn.
Posted by: amandajean | September 30, 2008 at 03:58 AM
So funny Sarah! I had a co-worker say that to me once. I wish I'd had your list to read to him! Also, perhaps Mr. Cooper would like to learn how to knit his own LOL????
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 30, 2008 at 04:07 AM
My Grandmother knits socks but they are always too small for everyone's feet!! Perhaps I should give it a go now that you have told us all how easy it is!!
Posted by: kathryn | September 30, 2008 at 08:09 AM
and it is sooo addictive, just one more ball of lovely scrummy yarn never hurts! Hand knitted socks are super cool!
Posted by: French Knots | September 30, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Plus, it's just plain fun!
Posted by: Amy | October 01, 2008 at 12:42 AM
and they are darn cute! Good for you. Those are lovely!
Posted by: Kelli | October 01, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I gave up after having knit a few needles. I never wear socks anyway...
and I can do without another addiction!
Posted by: nicolette | October 03, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Love them!
Posted by: Rachelmp | October 04, 2008 at 01:48 PM
and they're soooo addictive!!
lovely pair!
Posted by: monica | October 07, 2008 at 10:56 AM
great photos!
Posted by: josie | October 13, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Hi, the socks rock!
x
ps. I've tagged you on my blog. I hope you don't mind!
Posted by: Fancy Elastic | October 15, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Here here, well put...
Posted by: Suzie sews | October 17, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Socks are pretty and you just gotta love the model in the photo. :)
Posted by: Kim | October 19, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Love the photos...the big shoes on tiny feet. This post makes me want to start knitting.
Posted by: Julie | August 26, 2009 at 09:21 PM