Mystery Socks

A mystery no more! You may remember that Kirsten of Through the Loops worked up a mystery sock pattern for last fall for Socktoberfest – and here it is nearly June. I kept up with the clues, at least on the first sock, right up through week three, despite a very busy Autumn, and then [...]

Sample Knitting, or, Don’t ever underestimate how much you have to learn

A bit of sample knitting, folded & ready to be sent on it’s way. Back at the end of January, I completed a sample knit for Gryphon that was a few months in the making. And an enormous learning experience. But first – a bit about the design. This knit was for the second running [...]

Chuck’s Cabled Socks – Conquered!

Aww, they’re being shy! Come on out! Come on now! That’s better!! I did it! Not only did I actually complete a pair of socks without one being snarfed by the Sweeter before the big blog reveal, I completed THESE socks – And not without some challenges along the way. Circa February, 2007: My gauge [...]