It’s the end of the month, so I’m popping in with a February update on my Make Socks, Mend Socks progress.
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Make Socks / Mend Socks, 2022
I realize it’s a bit late to be sharing plans for the “new year”, but there’s still a few days left in January, so I’ll squeeze these in under the wire.
Casting Off and Looking Back
There’s a lot to be said for the idea that January 1 is just another day. Too many resolutions can mean unnecessary pressure … and who needs that, especially coming off the back of 2020? That being said, I have definitely felt a different energy the past couple of days that’s manifested in a few ways … doing some reorganizing, tentatively talking about repainting some walls, baking cakes for no reason and, most importantly, thinking about and prioritizing crafting projects for the year. My head’s been full of plans for starting new projects and possible tricks for convincing myself to tackle long-unfinished ones. Maybe it’s the new year, maybe it’s the nice chunk of time off Mr. N and I have had, or maybe (most likely) it’s down to my nearly-fifteen-month-old tot finally (she whispers, hesitantly, hopefully) sleeping through the night. Whatever the reason, I’m embracing this momentum for as long as it sticks around, especially when it brings me something as cheery as my first cast off of 2021!
Pattern Release: Burgeon Socks
A flying note on the eve of traveling to Edinburgh Yarn Fest (!!!) … my second ever pattern, the Burgeon Socks, is now available on Ravelry!
On knitting socks too small … (Once Upon a Sock, December 2018)
Hi friends, and happy last first Thursday of the month for 2018! If you’re new around here, every first Thursday a group of us post about socks. Paula hosts a little link up over at Spin a Yarn so that people can join in any month that suits. I’ve not made much sock progress since last month, so I’ll quickly tell you what I’ve been up to and then talk a bit about handknit socks and fit, something I’ve been thinking about a lot.
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Pattern Release: Parkamoor Socks!
Hello friends, and happy Thursday! I’m particularly excited today because I have some big news to share ….
My first ever pattern is for sale on Ravelry!
Porch knitting
Hi friends and happy … what day is it again today?
It’s hard for me to believe that I’ve been at my parents nearly a week! It’s been lovely to be able to hang out with my family, have a break from writing (I sent off a draft of my dissertation right before I flew!), and cast on a few new projects … I’ve been enjoying some quality time sitting out on my parents’ back porch, knitting and listening to the birds.
Once Upon a Sock, May 2018
It’s that time again … the first Thursday of the month, so time to talk socks!
A bit more sock news: Sock Yarn Stash Swap and OMG, I’m teaching a sock knitting class!
Hi friends, and happy Monday! How was your weekend?
I’m popping in with just a quick post today with a bit more sock sock news since last Thursday!
Sock Yarn Stash Swap!
Fellow Once Upon a Sock-er and all around good egg Kat of Felinity Knits is hosting a sock yarn swap! The idea is simple — most of us have lots of sock yarn, some of which we might, ahem, not be getting to anytime soon … and gifting yarn is lots of fun! Kat’s going to pair up participants, and you’ll look at what your partner likes and pick a special 100 grams worth of sock yarn to send them! You can read all about on Kat’s blog, but the most important thing you should know is the deadline to sign up is end of day this Wednesday, April 11. So if you think you’d like to take part, get yourself over to Kat’s blog and sign up (blergh, I forgot to include this link when the post went out — sorry!) I’ve already joined in — my sock yarn drawer is by far the fullest in my yarn cabinet (in fact, it can’t actually hold all of it … there may or may not be an overflow container!)
I’m teaching a sock class!
If you’re a frequent reader of the blog, you might notice there’s a new section up top: Teaching! I’m so excited to tell you that I’m teaching Beginning Sock Knitting at my favorite LYS, Northern Yarn starting at the end of this month. Divided into three sessions, the class will take students through all the fundamentals of a top down, traditional heel flap and gusset sock. You’ll also learn about different methods for small circumference knitting, from DPNs to magic loop, and leave the class with a finished DK weight boot sock, and plenty of instructions and resources to get your second sock finished! The first series sold out before I could even post about it here, but we’ve just scheduled another set of sessions that will meet for three Sundays, starting April 29, from 4-6 pm at Kate’s lovely shop, and the cost is £30 for all three sessions. The class sizes are small, and Kate and I will both be on hand, so everyone will get lots of individual attention. If you happen to live in the Lancaster area and have always wanted to knit socks, I’d love for you to join us! Full details and sign ups are here.
Right, I better get back to work, but hope your week is off to a great start!
xo K
Once Upon a Sock, April edition
Why hello again! First Thursday of the month, so time to talk socks! And I …. wait for it … have a finished pair! My first finished pair of 2018 (how is that possible?!)
The pattern is Lumineux by Ysolda Teague. The main body of the socks is knit in Countess Ablaze’s Sparkly Baron Blue-Faced Leicester in a one-off colorway called Velociraptor. The heels and toes are knit in Hedgehog Sock yarn — depending on how the heels on these wear, I might use the rest of the skein to knit Vintage Fairy Lights (I’m a little worried that this soft 90% merino and 10% nylon blend might not hold up to the hard wear I give my socks!)
fiber and sustenance 