One of my favorite things about winter is getting to wear my hand-knit socks every day. They make me smile and are fun to make. So, my sock-knitting addiction continues. Fortunately, all my knitting buddies assure me that you can never have too many hand-knit socks. What is your knitting addiction?
A Use for Unwearable Handknit Socks: Cable Kitty
One of the down sides to making things by hand is that sometimes it doesn't go the way you planned. I like to knit socks, but even though I have made so many pairs that I have the pattern memorized, not every pair is a success. Sometimes the yarn is a bad choice, or the... Continue Reading →
Finished Friday: Knitting Socks from Leftover Yarn
Between the holidays and my new drawing class, I've been rather distracted, so my latest knitting project was understandably simple. I figured my best bet was to make yet another pair of socks from the pattern I know so well. The only problem: I didn't have enough of any one sock yarn for a whole pair.... Continue Reading →
The Joys of My Sock-Knitting Rut
Knitting is one of my relaxation hobbies. I pick up the needles when I need something quiet and restorative to do, when I'm too tired to work and too awake to nap. As a result, most of my knitting projects are simple. If I have to think too much, it defeats the purpose. So mostly... Continue Reading →
