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| Spice Cross-over cardi/top from Jaeger no 9 in dusty pastel stripes, 30 ish colours, random. |
| Finished projects 2002
Welly socks Variegated socks Brown wool socks Lime cotton socks Red variegated socks Light blue cabled socks Cream gansey socks Black jacket Red scarf Project Linus Stripy |
| Fantastic sites for sock knitters |
| Socknitters homepage An amazing site including cyberclasses in sock knitting, patterns, tips, technical help and masses of inspiration. |
| Toe index Different types of sock toes to knit. |
Katherine DeMoure-Aldrich
An amzing, inspirational sock knitter. |
Threadbear Fiberarts - Web-based business in Bloomington IN, run by Matt and Rob. Beautiful yarns selected by those friendly, enthusiastic, creative, experienced knitters. 
| Software for designers |
| Knitware Design The best programme I have found, and excellent value. |
| Moran software Fantastic sock knitting software for any foot size (shape!), any pattern toe up or top down |
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Bluey-green socks are finished and being worn (by me!). Hand-made socks are sooooooo warm and snuggly. I've started a pair of Opal Mexico for Chris, the son seen sporting his birthday socks below. None of the others seemed terribly enthusiastic about new socks, but Chris was keen, and had already bagsed the yarn he liked, so he gets another pair. 21st April 2003 Er... what's the date today? It's definitely Easter Monday. I teach no classes this coming week, but I've managed to book in plenty of massages. Damn! Never mind, it's still a goodly break. Sock 2 is galloping down the instep, but stripy crossover has stalled. 18th April 2003 Yvonne from UK Handknitters (yahoo!group) has solved the riddle of where Patricia Roberts got to: "Patricia Roberts, Kinnerton St. a few minutes walk from Hyde Park Corner on the way to Knightsbridge. A designer who sells yarn, books etc (If the shop appears closed there's a sign inviting you to ring the doorbell!)" 
The sun is shining and the boys are repairing the waders with tractor tyre puncture repair stuff (it's so useful living next to a farm!)
What is really noteworthy about this still and tranquil scene (it dissolved somewhat when DH sprung a leak just above the knees in the middle of a pond) is DS sporting his birthday socks!!!
17th April 2003 The sock... Twisted 1x1 rib for the entire ankle and heel. Then twisted rib only over the instep half of the stitches, the sole continued in stocking stitch. The toe is all in stocking stitch. It does look very sleek on. You have to be careful turning the heel in 1x1 rib, so that the knit stitch lines all come together neatly. I frogged a little until I had worked out how to do it. 14th April 2003 Here's the bluey-green sock:  and the stripy crossover top in progress  12th April 2003 Have just completed some more Pilates training - the supervised teaching is one long nightmare, due to no supervising teachers in the area, and those I can find not actually wanting to do it. I am also suffering from training overload, which happens every time I push the envelope. It's also time to review *what it's all about*. If I get really involved in learning something new, I tend to forget the bigger picture temporarily. Then I get grumpy. Conclusion: I need a training break to consolidate, put into practice, find out more about and become very familiar with the stuff I've just learned. Remind me about that when I am getting excited about adding another piece to the jigsaw. Having said all that, the second sock of the bluey-green variety is actually progressing rather well, and stripy cross-over top is looking like a real garment in the making. Oh yes, and my second book is out and published. "Literacy, Numeracy and Citizenship through Modern Foreign Languages" may not hit the best-seller list, but it's done and dusted. And in October 2004 I shall receive just over £2 (around $3)for every copy sold. Hmmmmmm. I'll spend it on yarn, no doubt. 8th April 2003 Am just beyond the waist decreases on Spice, so shall attempt a pici later on. I've also finished one bluey-green sock which fits fantastically. Shall be casting on for the second sock this afternoon. I haven't said much about the colour experiment recently, but I am grafting away. It's really odd how easy some colours get. I've laminated all the bits of paper, so I can pick them up without feeling the dye on each one. 5th April 2003 James' hair is looking gorgeous now, and the patchy bits disappeared by the end of yesterday. I have collapsed on the sofa with knitting (sock) as the week has been busy. Nothing really new to report. Pass the wine. What on earth am I going to cook tonight? 2nd April 2003 I've cast on for a cross-over top from the new Jaeger knitting mag number 9 ('Spice'). I am using wools from the stash in dusty pastels, and I am doing stripes with about three rows per colour. 30 or so colours. I'll use it for the Pilates classes - it looks a little like one of those old-fashioned ballet tops. But not in pink! DS James (the middle one) turned up the night before last having abandoned fairly longish short hair for a No 1 all over. We were shocked This is from Kirsten at At My Knits End. I like it: "... Tonya's just a pop music reporter. Nothing more, quite a bit less. Pin a tail on her, it'll make you feel better . . . " |
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| Reading now: Meditations for tranquility - Suzanne Marbrook Uses colour - need I say more? How to Know God - Deepak Chopra Makes sense of spiritual evolution and development and clarifies stages and experiences in the light of new physics. I keep on feeling I'm coming home - no church required! The Client - John Grisham Have got stuck with this one - may have to start it again. Very well written. A Short History of Modern Philosophy - Roger Scruton Extremely well written. Good one for those of us wondering if there is anything left in our brains from a philosophy degree... |
Knitting now:
The Knitting Experience Book 1: the Knit Stitch
Sally Melville YES - It's been reprinted! The first in a series starting with garter stitich. The Knitters across the pond are raving about it, talking about "charming, clever designs", "classic, modern, hip" and "great sense of style". Absolute beginners and seasoned knitters are smitten! US shoppers click here: The Knitting Experience Book 1 
Jean Frost Jackets This is fantastic for those of us wanting something a little more formal. Jean Frost has provided us with 21 patterns for jackets and shaped cardigans suitable for the office, most in double-knit and fine aran - only one bulky! She creates interesting fabrics in solid colours or multi-colour slip stitch. These jackets have sharp stying and are classy enough to stand the test of time. This will become a classic on my shelves. US shoppers click here: Jean Frost Jackets |