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| Anne's finished projects 2003 |
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Socka Südsee socks for Chris' Birthday
Fairisle socks Mike's Opal socks Tozzy's rather large London beanie / rasta hat |
| Toria's Daisy. Dark blue rowan felted tweed background and large but delicate daisy in rowan wool and cotton. |
| Finished projects 2002 (with links to archives with picis) |
| Socks (6 pairs): Variegated welly socks Pastel variegated Brown wool Lime green cotton Red variegated Light blue cabled, Cream gansey yarn. |
| Other items (3): Black jacket Red scarf Project Linus Stripy blanket |
| Anne's work on needles |
| Greeny-blue socks German 4ply sock yarn. Twisted 1x1 rib all the way down the ankle and continuing across the instep and heel. Sole in stocking stitch, toe back in twisted rib. Very ribby... |
| 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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Thanks for the info, girls! (Not to exclude boys, it's just girls who came up with the goods). So: it's KCG for Addi turbos and Doreen at Scottish Fibres (0131 445 3899) who has the rosewood or ebony needles as well. I shall go and try now. Didn't get too far with the Daisy sleeves last night, rather a lot on at work. Socks have been abandoned. There are times in life when I take on too much for comfort, and usually knitting is the first to go. However - I am learning. I knit every day. On principle. By the way, Sue at Kangaroo has a sale on at the moment in the shop on Lewes High Street. There are some bargains via the website, too. Oh my word... Jenn at Hippygothknits has a monthly yarn budget!!! How organised is that? And how astute to realise that one really needs monthly yarn replenishment. 27th February 2003 I have a question about knitting needles. Over here, in deepest, darkest Sussex, all we get is Inox or some not-terribly-good bamboo needles. I hear so much about Addi Turbos (is that right?) and rosewood, ebony, and all sorts of others. Which type of needles does a girl use? And where do we get them from? John Lewis? Liberty's? 26th February 2003 More on sleeves. Quite boring really, but needs to be done. I am getting really fed up with this one. Only a little way to go. I found a Jaeger mag in my LYS Kangaroo which has good designs, although the photography makes the models look a little dorkish. Decided to invest my £4.95 in it, as there were several items I could easily envisage using straight or adapting. Just my luck - they have sold out!!! It was last summer's issue with a white pullover on the front. Can't remember the number, but shall have to look elsewhere. 25th February 2003 Daisy jumper sleeves have advanced half way towards the elbows. It's Rowan Felted Tweed, and I don't really like it. I think that's why it's taken so long to complete. It feels neither soft nor substantial. It is very light, and I hope it will be nice to wear, but to knit it feels dusty. 23rd February 2003 Toz has gone to Bulgaria with the school skiing. She has taken her hat with her, so I expect picis when she gets back. I have finished the back of her Daisy jumper and started both sleeves. I intend to finish before she gets back. Fingers crossed. Theresa at Bagatell has a brand new look to her site. Go and visit! She has a link for Swedish twined knitting, for socks and mitts. |
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| The best publications in association with amazon.co.uk. Click on the title for information and to order today |
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How to Knit: Debby Bliss This still seems to be the best book for beginners - you CAN learn how to knit using this one. |
The Knitting Experience Book 1: the Knit Stitch
Sally Melville 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 |
The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges
Ann BuddThis book delivers exactly what it promises. Ideal for those who want to design a look of their own, but would like a basic pattern - a template - to follow. Knit hats, mittens, socks and sweaters in any size, any yarn and with any texture or colour pattern. US shoppers click here: The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns Ann Budd |
 The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques Nancie M. Wiseman Indispensible techniques for finishing your knitware professionally US shoppers click here: The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques |
 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. Fantastically 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 |
