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Off On the Right Foot

I’m heavy into socks right now. I guess I’m always heavy into socks. I can’t remember a time in my knitting history when I didn’t have at least one pair on the needles. Socks make excellent “palate cleanser” projects; they make the perfect bite between large projects like sweaters or shawls. I’m mostly…

Sock Camp
- Socks
Hurray for Sock Camp! There will be a Sock Camp at Rosehaven in August, exact date to be confirmed, just in time for fall…

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Sleepless in PEC
- Socks, Uncategorized
Boy, I’m tired. I’ve been cutting and sewing nearly around the clock. I wish I had some knitting bag photos to show for it,…

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Now, That’s More Like It!
- Socks
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Pucker Up and Pull it Out
- Socks
I awoke this morning to a dense fog. Not the kind that’s usually in my head but the real, outside kind. I love the…

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Frankly, My Dear…
- Socks
I had a lovely evening, exactly as planned, involving rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, two pair of long neglected socks and Gone With…

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A Big Box of Yarn, Shiny Blue Sock Blockers and a Free Set of Needles!
- Socks, Sweaters, WIPs, Yarns
Yesterday, the nice man from UPS stopped by with my KnitPicks box. Living out in the country, we always have the same UPS guy….

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Argyle!
- Socks
For some time now I’ve been scouring yard sales and second-hand stores for vintage knitting patterns, for their graphic appeal as much as for…

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Spring Forward
- Socks, Uncategorized, WIPs
I hate to be overly optimistic, but….I think it’s here! That first whiff of spring is touching us here in Toronto! Forecasts indicate temperatures…

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Look What I Did This Weekend!
- Socks
What a great weekend! Apart from being my birthday, the weather was fine and I broke a mile on my KnitMeter!
They’re done! And I’m…

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Magic Loop
- Socks
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Dust off yo’ mama’s needles! This is a great excuse to make anything from pot…

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Stag Horn Snow Socks
- Socks, WIPs
Well, after all the ranting in my last post about keeping to three progress bars and focusing on finishing current WIP’s, guess what? Glance…

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Fancy Feet
- Socks, WIPs
Well, I am pleased as punch with these! I’ll knit another inch or so, add 3/4″ of 1×1 ribbing, then finish with Elizabeth Zimmermann’s…

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Toastie Tootsies
- Socks
I think handmade socks are the height of luxury. Maybe that’s because I’m a Pisces and have very sensitive feet. I hate anything bunching…

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