When Travel Knitting is Everyday Knitting

handknit socks on homemade sock blockers

Home Made Sock Blockers

Yep, I block my socks! Not every time I wear them, but when they're fresh off the needles. Before now,…
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Kind of loose ears on my knitted cat socks

Knitting Kitty Socks - WIP Wednesday

This week I've been knitting kitty socks. This WIP traveled with me to Prague. We had a wonderful trip, with…
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Opal Sock Yarn in Starry Night

Starry Night Socks for Valentine's Day

One of the supreme advantages of loving a knitter is the handknit socks. Or so I like to tell myself.…
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Giving Knitted and Crocheted gifts to babies is always worth it.

Giving Knitted and Crocheted Gifts: Is It Worth It?

I know a lot of people don't believe in giving knitted and crocheted gifts, and I get that. I really…
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Self patterning sock yarn knit up

This Week: Sick Day Crochet

All my oodles of self-care haven't helped my immune system. I've spent the past three days tucked up in bed, with…
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Completed handknit socks

How to Knit Toe Up Socks

I think that every knitter should know how to knit toe up socks. I'm biased: I learned how to knit…
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Travel Knitting - Helix Striped "Landscape" Socks

Let's face it. The best part of travel knitting is the travel. I've been lucky enough to travel a lot…
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Handknit baby gift set - knitted baby booties and hat

Apple of My Eye Baby Hat and Booties

Good friends have happy news - after trying for a while, they've fallen pregnant. This is wonderful, and I know…
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handknit socks - perfect travel knitting, and yes you can knit on planes!

Yes, You Can Knit On Planes!

"But you can't knit on planes!" The older woman was looking at me horrified. She was white-haired and elegant, and…
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Simple handknit socks in self patterning yarn

Sock Drawer Socks - Finished Project

And, about a week after I started them, these simple sock drawer socks are done! They seemed to fly off…
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Knit socks toe up magic loop - in progress

Easy Knitted Socks - Work in Progress

I found myself needing a bit of a crafty "break" and a carry-along project. The answer: easy knitted socks. The…
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