My Great Experimental Sock Project has come to an end.One regret is that I didn't document the entire process for y'all!I learned so much! So I am going to attempt to share the highlights with you in this post.I'd love to hear from you! Should I make a little start-to-finish course for you? OK! … [Read more...] about Knitting Socks – The Great Experimental Sock Project Wrap Up Thoughts
Knitting Socks – An Experiment with Making a Thicker Short Row Heel
I have never seen this as a sock technique before, so if you have, please let me know where. If not, please share my post with others so that I am credited with it! It is so frustrating to teach things that I feel like I pioneered, then suddenly see them show up on the cover of the latest magazine … [Read more...] about Knitting Socks – An Experiment with Making a Thicker Short Row Heel
Concentric – Blanket in the Round
Vicki has such a generous heart and loves to use her crochet skills to gift to those she loves.This baby alpaca throw was made as a gift for a friend's wedding! CrochetConcentric color "Shades of Blue". 2 skeins are worked, the first from the center pull, and the second from the outside of the … [Read more...] about Concentric – Blanket in the Round
Hate Swatching? Here are 4 things to consider:
Swatching is about getting to know you yarn. Making friends with it, before you start the "real" project. What if it turns out that you chose the wrong yarn for that stitch? Or the wrong stitch for that yarn? A swatch is a better place to discover that mismatch that halfway through a sweater you … [Read more...] about Hate Swatching? Here are 4 things to consider:
Northern Lights – Shawl
Always up for a good challenge, Laina, a self ascribed intermediate crocheter, yook on the Lost in Time Shawl. With lots of textured stitches to explore, this self striping yarn really plays out perfectly! She says, "Cannot wait for the weather to get cool again so I can enjoy wearing … [Read more...] about Northern Lights – Shawl
Knitting Socks – An Experiment with a Thick Sole Technique
I have knit many pairs of socks in the last 25 years, but I cannot list myself officially as a Sock Knitter. But I do enjoy the opportunity to learn new techniques, and experiment with ideas. This is a sock that has been on my mind for a couple of years, and I finally just decided to grab my … [Read more...] about Knitting Socks – An Experiment with a Thick Sole Technique