Knitting – Page 10

Adventuresome Wrap

In December, I decided to treat myself to a mystery advent set of 20g mini-skeins. I’d never done something like that before, and watching several folks opening theirs each day was such fun that I wanted to try it for myself. After a disastrous attempt at a different wrap (where stitches were dropped, patterns were… Continue reading Adventuresome Wrap

Vanilla Soufflé socks

Once I finished the first sock and started the second sock, I set these down and wandered over to other projects. I finally found the bag that housed the project when I was looking for something else recently, and decided I needed to finish them! I used a sport weight hand dyed, self-striping sock yarn… Continue reading Vanilla Soufflé socks

Third sock pair for CC

I had lots of time to knit while my friend Lois drove us to and from the retreat in Georgia (plus back and forth from there to Chattanooga), and I had nearly completed both while I was there. I’ll likely make some more, because they’re a really good project for when you don’t need to… Continue reading Third sock pair for CC

DK socks set

Finally, my second sock of the second set of Choose Your House Socks is complete, so I have a new pair to wear. I had originally started these in April 2021, finished the first sock in 2022 (after a long hiatus), and then another long hiatus before picking the project back up last weekend. I… Continue reading DK socks set

Believe it or not – socks

The hardest parts of these was picking up the heel flap stitches for the gusset and weaving in the ends. But with the handy magnifier app, I was able to do both – it just took some time. I’ve knit plain vanilla socks (and even some simple patterned ones) without looking at my knitting for… Continue reading Believe it or not – socks