Tag Archives: Socks

Shoulders and Toes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Heather

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 →

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The Socks That Broke the Camel’s Back

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Heather

Well, actually, the ones that hurt my hand. 🙁 The pattern: Tintern Abbey by Brenda Dayne (the host of the Cast-On podcast). The pattern is available on Ravelry here individually, or on Brenda’s site as part of her eBook Welsh … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom for a Sock

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Heather

As I’m sure you are well aware, I really enjoy knitting socks. They are small, fairly quick projects and the wide variety of patterns allow me to try new techniques all the time. Sock knitting is also less expensive than … Continue reading →

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Pointelle

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Heather

I think it is interesting that when I am knitting something for someone else, be it a gift or a commission, I always put in more time and take more care than when I am knitting something for myself. The … Continue reading →

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1,000

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Heather

This marks the 1,000th post here at Reflections in the Pond. I started this block back in July 2003. Seriously. Back then, it was all written by hand. There was no CMS to handle all the formatting and posting. Just … Continue reading →

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Sampler Socks

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Heather

Socks, Socks, Sock! Honestly, I do make other things – I’ve got two shawls to share soon! I’ve finished off the Sampler Socks I shared with you the other day. The yarn is Yarn Hallow’s Summer Love (that is, Crystal … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – May 2012

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Heather

Goodness, it has been a lot longer between posts than I planned. I actually do have something to share, but I’m waiting for the final pieces to arrive in the mail. I’ve been waiting since April 5th! Apparently the package … Continue reading →

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