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| Anne's work on needles |
| Mexico socks 'Nuther pair for Chris, an ever-appreciative recipient. |
| 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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What sad news for us to hear about Izzy's passing on to the happy hunting grounds in the sky. She is obviously a very fine cat and an excellent companion. I am sure her spirit is frolicking as we blog. 27th April 2003 The grey heel on Chris' Mexico socks is looking very good indeed. I considered black, but charcoal wins the day. Given that he takes size 11 shoes (UK) and likes 8 inch ankles to his socks, the separate heel and toe colours are crucial, if one is not to end up with a (dearly beloved) sock like this, where you can see that if I had foreseen the problem, black heels and toes would have been quite smart. No, I didn't consider frogging for even one minute, as the socks were already fully appreciated. 25th April 2003 Somehow I didn't upload the post where I described Chris' new Mexico socks. They are... well... colourful. Everything is Mexico except for the heels and toes which are mottled grey in eye-of-partridge chequerboard - not vertical stripes.  'Twas our wedding anniversary yesterday, and we worked out it must be 21 years, since Chris is now 20. I was the first to remember (about mid-morning) tee hee hee, and we went out for a meal in the evening to the Cock Inn, which is delightful. Also went dress shopping with Toria for her prom in the day. She now has the most beautiful classy simple ballgown, superbly cut, in deep plum, with amazing dusky pink suede evening shoes. A silk wrap for the shoulders (it's strapless, of course), an evening bag embroidered in the same plum pinks and gold, and my pearls (what am I doing????) to set it off. I shall buy her some pearl earrings to go with the pearls. She looks incredible. When I think that all the boys had to do was hire a white tie penguin outfit from Moss Bros (actually I think Chris borrowed Mike's) and learn how to tie a bow tie properly, it doesn't seem fair. They miss out on so much fun! What's all this furore about links in blogs? I've done the rounds, but my daily reads are ignoring the issue or refering obliquely to it. And there are an awful lot of links in the text today. Someone tell me? |
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| Reading now: Pilates Body in Motion - Alycea Ungaro Very clear guidance through the authentic Pilates method for body conditioning. Harry Oldfield's Invisible Universe - Jane and Grant Solomon Good account of Harry Oldfield's research starting with crystals and culminating in the electro scanning method. This is not a literary text, and the writing makes one cringe frequently, but the content is worth it. 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 |