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I only recently discovered the Long-Tail Cast-On and I really enjoy this method of casting on. You can find a great teaching video and instructions here. When I cast on for socks, I like to put all the stitches on one needle. I think that keeps the stitches more even. Then, I divide the stitches… Continue reading Knitty Confessions #5
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Seconds ago, I was making progress on the toe of the sock that I am knitting and then, I got to a part of the yarn that, for lack of a better term, I will call “fragile”. You know what I mean, it’s a little frayed. Even with the best of yarns, if you knit… Continue reading Knitty Confessions – #2
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I started these socks, or rather this sock as there is still only one, a while ago. I’m using my own hand dyed yarn for the first time and MadelineTosh sock yarn in Edison Bulb ( I really heart this colorway). Since my own yarn is OOAK and the skein is only about 400 yards,… Continue reading WIP Progress – Socks!
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Y’all are so wonderful! My Yoshino Socks Pattern has spent some excellent time hanging out on Ravelry’s Hot Right Now List. To thank you, I’m going to giveaway a copy of this terrific book, currently a best seller knitting book on Amazon.com: How do you get a chance to win this awesome book? Either favorite or… Continue reading Spring GiveAway
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I love this time of year. All of the lovely spring flowers and flowering trees. I especially love the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees currently blossoming in the Atlanta area and the South. Soon, they will be blossoming all over but if you’re in need of a little Spring now and can’t wait any longer, I… Continue reading Yoshino Socks
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