Slouch Socks in the Knitted Slipper Book

By  March 31, 2014  
My friend gave me The Knitted Slipper Book by Katie Startzman as a present and I was so excited to try out the patterns because I love me some slippers and socks. The book comes with 30 patterns and no two patterns are alike, it's great! There are felted slippers, slouchy socks, pom pom slippers, baby socks, and even these weird elf looking slippers that are strangely adorable....
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Norway 2014

By  March 31, 2014  
I'm just back from a wonderful trip to Norway, tutoring the Northern Lights knitting cruise and I have to say that after the amazing trip its pretty tough being back at home - it appears that no one is prepared to cook breakfast lunch and dinner, no one to make my bed and hang up my towels and no one seems to want to do the washing up either! Even looking out the window to...
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Camp Out Fingerless Mitts

By  March 22, 2014  
Especially in spring and fall, it's nice to cover up your hands but leave your fingers free. These fingerless mitts are really cozy and quick to make. I made these in one night using some old, unlabeled yarn I had sitting around in my stash. My mom and I go through gloves so quickly so I just stick to the acrylics now, though I'm sure the mitts will turn out beautifully in...
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Pattern: Entrelac Seed Stitch Toe Up Socks

By  March 08, 2014  
These entrelac toe up socks alternate using stockinette stitch and seed stitch. This pattern assumes you have a basic knowledge of how knitting entrelac works. I do not recommend you try this as your first attempt at entrelac because the heel especially can be a bit fiddly and confusing. Here is a helpful article that explains entrelac knitting with pictures.Finished Measurements:Comfortably...
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