That wasn’t really fair of me, now was it? Posting pics of an oddly constructed sock without showing what it looked like on me. Here you go. Looks a lot better on my foot, no? The sizing goes completely against my intuition. It’s shorter than my foot and so wide it looks like it will […]
Month: March 2007
Sideways Sock #1
My curiosity got the best of me and I couldn’t stop knitting until I finished. Once I finished the knitting I was worried it was going to be too big. . But it fits nicely. Here are a few more shots. The heel fits similarly to the garter stitch heel I added to my jaywalkers […]
A Little Clarity
Kathy got it right — it’s a variation of the Sideways Sox Supreme from Socks Socks Socks. Kathy made a pair a couple years ago. I hadn’t seen hers and it was comforting to see a finished pair. She also commented that the designer has posted an alternative toe that’s supposed to fit a little […]
Alotta Talk and not Alotta Action
A couple days ago I realized that MDSW is less than 2 months away. joy and panic Damn — I’ve only completed 1 FO with all the yarn I got at both MDSW and Rhinebeck. Not so good for the pact, huh? a full list of my festival purchases can be found on the side […]
Planning Wren
Like lots of you, I got the Berroco Knit Bits Newsletter on Friday and immediately fell in love with Wren. It’s a super-wearable piece and the decorative pin is not only pretty, but very functional too. It gives you the opportunity to adjust the top to fit you. Lolly loves it too and posted it […]
Phew!
I sized the VK Ruffle Trim Top top to be just about the same width as my Somewhat Cowl (which still fits really well). The two yarns have a similar hand so I opted to make it a bit smaller than I would if it was wool because the yarn is less resilient and will […]