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Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus & Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Tag Archives: Socks
Hot Stuff!
This Christmas I gave my husband one sock. Last week he got the second one. The pattern is Hot Stuff! Socks from Wendy D. Johnson’s book [amazon_link id=”0307463850″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Toe-Up Socks for Every Body[/amazon_link]. (And excellent sock book, … Continue reading
Knitting on the Seas
As I mentioned yesterday, I did manage to get a bit of knitting done while I was away. This is the first of what I hope will be a pair of Salto Socks. They are from Spring 2008 edition of … Continue reading
A Pool of Rainbows
Saturday, and day four of the Creativ Festival. I’ve got another class with Jennifer Aikman-Smith this morning, and a needlecase class with the lady who designed this beautiful biscornu (it is a companion piece to it too). Today is also … Continue reading
SKYP Socks
Yep, skyp not skip. SKYP is actually a series of stitches – slip one, knit one, yarn over, and pass the slipped stitch over those two stitches. It makes a lovely little pattern, just right for breaking up a wee … Continue reading
Socks and Scarves
I’m working on keeping my head and toes warm, again. The scarf is Bias “Before and After” Scarf by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (available through Ravelry or here for US$5). The pattern is written for fingering weight yarn, but they … Continue reading
Lotus Heart
Another sock finish! The pattern is Lotus Heart Socks by Gina House of Sleepy Eyes Knitting. The pattern is available through Ravelry, and is on sale for US$3 until August 21st. The yarn is Dye-Version’s Bamboo Stretch Sock in colourway … Continue reading
Shoulders and Toes
Thank you very much for all the lovely comments on Bargello Basics. I often second guess myself when changing colours in a design, but I really think I got it right with that one. Today I have two knitting finishes … Continue reading