by Cassy | Jul 7, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting
These socks have been languishing on the needles since mid-February, but they are now finished! The yarn is Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in the colorway Fiddlehead. I used most of the ball, but I have about 17.5 grams left–enough to make Z some matching...
by Cassy | Oct 2, 2013 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
I just released my Girl with the Purled Toes pattern on Ravelry! It’s a pretty basic toe-up sock, with heel flaps, done two at a time using magic loop. The purled toe gives a roomier feel to the toe, and adds a little contrast to the rest of the sock. This is...
by Cassy | Aug 20, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
I made it through my dissertation proposal! I can begin my somewhat altered study. Phew. Thank goodness. My brain is tired and I’d like to send it on vacation for a little while. Stockinette usually helps with this, so I think a few rows of that might do the...
by Cassy | Aug 12, 2013 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
Matt’s birthday socks are finished, just over 2 months late…. Oops. Who wears alpaca socks in the summer anyway? Knowing him and his intense love of hand knit socks, I’m sure he could find a way.I’ve never known another person that has gotten...
by Cassy | Apr 3, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
Say what? More self-striping socks? What a shock. I bought this yarn back in December, intending to make Matt another pair of socks. They’ve been hiding out on the needles, moving at a glacial pace for a few months. I keep putting them down for something more...
