I have been trying to branch out of my sock knitting comfort zone, and I thought this pattern, Wanderer, would show off my contrasting colors nicely. I was also drawn to it because of the mosaic knitting, which is a new technique for me. These socks did not go smoothly, but I did get a… Read More Worst Knitting Pattern Ever
It’s been awhile since I had a knitting project on the blog. I am actually knitting all the time, but I knit a lot of boring socks (here’s an example) that I don’t bother talking about. (I do have some other projects finished that I just haven’t photographed yet.) I recently have been inspired by… Read More Fair Isle Socks
As much as I love fancy dresses and crazy prints, I still have to have some basics that go with everything and will be worn to death. This post highlights a few of these; the kind of things that don’t usually show up on the blog, First up, plain black leggings. This pattern may be my most… Read More Boring Basics
I love knitting socks. They present many advantages as a project: they are portable, they use simple tools, they don’t take much yarn, they don’t take much time, and the list goes on. However, in my mind, one of the best things about knitted socks is getting to wear them. Custom socks always fit the… Read More Some Thoughts on Knitting Socks