Well, after 6 months — 4 of which they sat on a shelf waiting for me to be inspired to knit them again — I finally finished my knee socks! They are my first very own hand knit knee socks, custom-made using several sock knitting instructions which I combined. I do like the toe-up knitting instructions, because the sock can be tried on as you’re knitting. That way, changes can be made immediately and — at least theoretically — keeps the frogging to a minimum! Fairisle knee socks from multiple knitting instructions The patterned sock yarn is: Austermann Step Sock Yarn in the Sunset... (Read More ...)

I’ve always loved Fair Isle knitting. It always seemed either too complicated or more bother than I wanted to put into it.  Maybe it was the multiple colors? So, recently when I saw the Fair Isle pencil case pattern, I knew I had to try it. It was easier than I thought, and very enjoyable.  I do love making articles for charity.  And Darfur is a very good cause. Just like when I saw the Austermann Step Sock Yarn in Sunset Fairisle at Alpaca Direct, I knew I wanted to try it.  Since it was on sale, and I needed just that amount for their free shipping, the timing seemed right. The yarn... (Read More ...)