Tag Archives: sock
She’s Alive!
Hello, everyone. I wish I could say I’ve been spending these last months in darkest Peru, learning the secret arts of cochineal dyeing, but that would be far from the truth. The truth of the matter is that . . … Continue reading
Three Cheers for Translations!
That favorite sock pattern of mine has finally been translated into English! Hooray! And, get this, I found the translation only a few hours after using a part of one of the reserved sock yarn balls for the slipper project. … Continue reading
In Which I Dreadfully Overplan
I’m a knitter now. Let me be the first to admit it. The dye. . . I mean die-hard crocheter has fallen. I have succumbed to the knitting realm and now have way too many knitted projects planned. And to … Continue reading
New Sock Yarns
And here they are, soon-to-be-released sock yarns. They will be going up on Etsy during the next couple of weeks. I am so, so happy with the way they turned out. Who knows, some of them might not make it … Continue reading
Socks and Fluff
I have one whole sock now. It’s quite comfy, but a little baggy around the toes. It’s quite possible that I knit it a size too large. And the second sock is visible. I’m about an inch into it. All … Continue reading
Hobo Toes
Look! Look at that. I almost have the entire foot covered in stripy material. Whoo-hoo! I took it along to work, and the best part was a small friend’s conversation with me while babysitting. Sam: “Why does that have so … Continue reading
The Heel Turned
Ta-da! Behold the latest in footwear fashions. (No, the photo is not sideways.) The unique design enhances ankle warmth and circulation while leaving your toes to cool off and wiggle about as they desire. The spikes protect from any little … Continue reading
Fleece Flurries And A Crazy Knitter
I’ve started the races on wool washing. As of now I have a pretty good start. I’m being extra careful to not let the wool sit and be forgotten for too long, as that seems to make the final fiber … Continue reading