Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in Knitting, Sock Knitting on Feb 3rd, 2012
I’m onto the leg! There’s a bit of a hole where I rejoined the heel to the instep, so I might need to do something else on sock two. The pattern on the instep and leg is a cross stitch rib (see below) Cross Stitch Rib – Multiples of 3 stitches R1: *Skip 1st stitch, [...]
Posted in Knitting, Sock Knitting on Feb 1st, 2012
I’ve turned the heel on my sock and now I’m knitting the heel flap (opposite to when you knit from the cuff down). So far so good – although I think I am in a bit of denial as to how big this sock is going to be! Also, a fifth needle would be really [...]
Posted in Knitting, Sock Knitting on Jan 16th, 2012
I decided it was time for a new sock knitting challenge (obviously not a pair a month because I failed that one!). I’ve never made toe up socks and so I decided it was time. I watched the DVD that came with the Sock Masterclass, which made it look extremely easy (of course) plus I [...]
Posted in Knitting, Sock Knitting on Jan 12th, 2012
I started these socks in September – the actual knitting time was quite small, but I had a huge delay because I needed Miss P around to work out when to start decreasing for the toe and when she was around I would forget to do it! This is a really basic sock – I [...]
Posted in Knitting on Sep 5th, 2011
I finished the owls. I haven’t put the buttons on for the eyes yet because it doesn’t fit over either of the girls heads. For the first time ever my finished item has the dimensions the pattern states it should, but it doesn’t fit over their heads. I didn’t realise head circumference was going to [...]
Posted in Knitting on Aug 29th, 2011
I’ve attached the sleeves to the body and I’m now just working on the yoke.
Posted in Knitting on Aug 17th, 2011
A sleeve for my body. I’m really enjoying working with this yarn (from here). The only problem is that I have quite a stash of other stuff.
Posted in Knitting on Aug 12th, 2011
The joy of big needles and chunky wool! I’m making rapid progress on this jumper. It is destined for one of the girls and it is going to be seamless with a bit of a cable pattern on the yoke. The yarn is 12 ply from Bendigo Woolen Mills. (Rustic in Damson Shade).
Posted in Knitting on Aug 11th, 2011
Look at how long my long tail is and I still have 34 stitches to cast on! I will have to start again.
Posted in Knitting, Sock Knitting on Aug 9th, 2011
I finished the socks! I’m going to have a bit of a break from sock knitting because I want to knit something else – I’m going to use my 12 ply yarn from here. On a completely different note what is the difference between SSK and K2tog tbl?