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| Anne's finished projects 2002 |
| Socks (5 pairs): Variegated welly socks for Chris, Red variegated for James, Pastel variegated for Toria, Light blue cabled, Brown wool, Cream gansey yarn. |
| Other items (3): Black jacket, Red scarf, Project Linus Stripy blanket |
| Anne's work on needles |
| Toria's Daisy Dark blue rowan felted tweed background and large but delicate daisy in rowan wool and cotton. Have finished daisy and entire front. Back half completed. |
| Chris' Birthday socks Opal sock yarn, blue/white, red/white, black/white fine variegated, with long 8" ankle. |
| Anne's work in her head |
| Marion Foales sweater Either Emily and Maud or Beth and Squash for the pullover with long waistcoat combination. In 4ply wool or cotton. Now, if rowan came up with 4ply wool and cotton... |
| Blueish socks for me - or maybe Tiger Socks German 4ply sock yarn 75% wool. |
Jean Moss jacket in Interweave Knits Winter 02/03 Rowan wool-cotton! |
Color block sweater in the same mag Looks like an ideal candidate for Rowan wool-cotton! |
| Fantastic sites for sock knitters |
| Socknitters homepage An amazing site including cyberclasses in sock knitting, patterns, tips, technical help and masses of inspiration. |
| Whippoorwillhill socks Another superb sock site. Check out the gigantic sock patterns index. |
| Heels by number by Wippoorwillhill socks, the maths and instructions for all heels. |
| Toe index Different types of sock toes to knit. |
| The Sock Drawer
The Sockguy, sock designer and knitter. always worth a visit. |
Katherine DeMoure-Aldrich
An amzing, inspirational sock knitter. |
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I missed a day somewhere! This page has bacome really heavy with loads of picis, but be patient, it's worth it for Jamtart's christmas portrait alone! I'm off to find yarn for a Little Penguin jumper. 29th December 2002 Chris' birthday socks have been started in Opal sock yarn from Martina. Long ankles all in double rib (8", longer than I usually do), half eye of partridge heel and toe, stocking stitch foot. The yarn is black/white, blue/white and red/white variegated. I just hope I have enough yarn for both socks, otherwise one toe is going to end up black! 28th December 2002 Have finished Project Linus blanket (32" X 33.5"). In the second picture it is being modelled by Montague, a very fine monkey who arrived here as a Christmas present from my second son, James. The very blue diagonal line is in fact blue and green stripes. 
 27th December 2002 Christmas has gone really well. Everyone is happy with their gifts, and I have had three whole days off. Did three massages this morning, and will do my last at two o'clock. Then off again for the day.  Have nearly finished Project Linus blanket. All squares are done, and I have sewn five of the six rows together and to each other. Shall complete the sewing this afternoon, then crochet around to finish all the yarn. I'll never use the leftovers as it is acrylic, but soft and washable for the blankie. (Animation by millan.net)I am now the proud owner of 'Folk Socks', given to me by Mike (DH). He went around both Borders and Waterstones - what an intrepid hero !! - and this was all he could find on socks. In fact he said there was hardly anything on knitting! What a find! Thank you Mike *and* Borders!! I have earmarked several pairs already. First one for my older son's birthday in January. the Sock Guy's site is full of sock patterns and interesting sock-related matter. Take a look here. 24th December 2002 Couldn't resist these picis of Jamtart. I may have to add another when I've cleared up to prove that my kitchen is not always like this :) Jamtart disappears under the deluge which is the chaos of my kitchen on Christmas Eve. 
Awoken from her slumbers, she turns round to find Mike snapping a sneaky pici... 
Feeling she is not looking her best, she makes sure her complaint does not go unnoticed... 
However, all is well again as Jamtart poses sleek and sophisticated for her Christmas 2002 kitchen portrait. 
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| The best publications in association with amazon.co.uk. Click on the title for information and to order today |
 Socks 2 Vogue Knitting on the Go A new collection in handy format from Vogue Knitting. Socks 2 Vogue Knitting on the Go  Domino Knitting, Vivian Hoxbro the colour and design possibilities are amazing with this cunning technique US shoppers click here: Domino Knitting |
 Folk Socks: The History and Techniques of Handkitted Footwear Both history and a compendium of delightful sock patterns, starting with a simple sock and progressing to several different techniques and styles. I got this for Christmas and it's gorgeous!!! US shoppers click here: Folk Socks: The History and Techniques of Handkitted Footwear |
 The Knitting Goddess: Finding the Heart and Soul of Knitting Through Instruction Deborah Bergman Beautiful knitting, lovely stories, and a pattern for each chapter. Buy it for the knitter in your life! |
 Bags & Backpacks (Vogue Knitting on the Go!) 20 patterns for bags you will want to use straight away. Patterns range from easy to more challenging. Another handbag sized book from Vogue Knitting. |
 Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go!) 26 gorgeous patterns for beginners and experienced knitters in the same format as Bags and Backpacks' and 'Socks 2' US shoppers click here: Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go!) |
 The Sweater Workshop: Knit Creative, Seam-Free Sweaters on Your Own with Any Yarn: Jacqueline Fee (new edition) Takes you through the entire process of making a sweater. Fntastically clear and simple instructions. Peek at the amazon.com link below to see inside the book and to read the reviews. US shoppers click here: The Sweater Workshop: Knit Creative, Seam-Free Sweaters on Your Own with Any Yarn: Jacqueline Fee |
| 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 |