( a few items I made for a Harry Potter swap.. )

Well, we have come to the end of our sock journey together.  We are at the toes.  I hope your socks are looking wonderful.

SET UP TOE

Once you have reached the length you want on the foot of your sock, it's time to set up the toe.  There are several different types of toes.  If you are interested in lots of different toes (and heels), I recommend ( Read more... )

Welcome back.  Are your socks growing?  I hope so, because this week we will be progressing to the gusset and from there onto to the foot.  By the end of this assignment, your socks will really be taking shape.  And the Muggles (who have been looking at the tube in your hands) will now believe you when you tell them that your knitting will be a ( Read more... )

Hopefully we have some socks in progress.  Be sure to let me know if you have any questions or comments.

This week we will do the magic that turns a straight tube into the rather oddly right angle garment that actually fits a human foot.

If you look at the 'anatomy' of a sock, you'll quickly see that the fabric that covers the top instep of the ( Read more... )

Welcome back to lesson 2 of the House Socks. Hopefully you have had a chance to get your yarn and needles and have a stocking stitch swatch that has a fabric that you like and that will hold up well as a slipper sock.

MEASURING

If you haven't already, figure out your stitches per inch on that swatch. There are several ways to figure your stitches ( Read more... )

So you've made a couple of House Scarves and you're happy with the way that your stitches look on both sides of your work. Maybe you've added a pair of mitts or wrist-warmers to match your scarf. You are ready for a little bit of a challenge, but not QUITE ready to tackle a Weasley Sweater? Then may I present for your knitting enjoyment - House ( Read more... )

Greetings, everyone ( Read more... )

I was involved with an on-line knit-along for felted clogs. The pattern allows for two color clogs and I naturally thought of House Colors. ( Read more... )

Wanted to let everyone know that I've finally finished the knitting pattern for Quidditch socks that I've been working on for the last, oh, 18 months. It's available over at atypically.knit as either a downloadable PDF or printed hard copy. Here's a sneak peek:


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