Make Socks, Mend Socks Q3 Chat
Woah, somehow we’re galloping into the second half of the year … someone please tell me, where does the time go! While I might not be able to fully process the fact that we’re well into July, it’s a great moment to take stock and think about sock goals for the rest of the year. Whether you’ve been churning out a pair of fresh socks each month, drawing down the mending pile or are just thinking about joining in, now’s a great time to jump in feet first!
So, a few things!
Congratulations to Emma, our Q2 winner — your prize is winging it’s way to you!
On the subject of prizes … I’ll do another little sock-related prize for this quarter, picked from everyone who participates. The absolute best way to “enter”remains to share your progress/process here! This can range from plans for the rest of the year, progress updates, questions … anything related to your sock making and mending quest! Feel free to link to Instagram/Ravelry/other photo sharing platforms if you’d like :) Oh, and if you've commented here in previous quarters and haven’t gotten a reply — my sincere apologies! I’ve had some issues with my notification settings, but I think they are sorted now!
If you share on Instagram, do use the hashtag #makesocksmendsocks2024 and, if you can, tag me ( fiberandsustenace ). Meta has made it increasingly difficult to delight in a hashtag, even if you follow it, and I want to cheer you on!
Last: here’s the landing page for Make Socks Mend Socks, which included links to the quarterly chats as well as to some guides for getting started with socks and mending!
Happy making and mending!
And I'll go first! I've picked up a lovely pair of sportweight socks I was working on as my out and about project (pictures above) and I'd really love to finish them this quarter. My sock drawer is feeling skimpy again too, and my mending pile is giving me the side eye ... I can't remember the last time I grabbed a pair from it. So I'd like to rectify it this quarter!
I made a goal at the start of the year and then have totally forgotten to come back and write any updates.
My goal was to knit a pair of socks every month and........ I'm happy to report that I've made 8 pairs so far! Have basically had a sock on the needles all year, so I'm taking a little break and will pick up again in August