11.27.07
Fixed File
Sorry for the mixup. This one should work.
11.25.07
Episode 15 — An Introduction to Lace
In this video we examine lace knitting by starting a basic lace scarf.
I mention a few upcoming projects. The first is the Secret of the Stole II Yahoo Group and the other is the Seven Deadly S(p)ins Yarn Club.
11.09.07
Knitting Step By Step episode 14 — Toes
We finish decreasing the toes and we kitchener them closed. We’re done with socks. Next time, a lace scarf.
Extra Video — Lifted Increase
This is an increase method that is just about invisible. It is an alternate to the Make 1 increase.
Extra Video — Casting on with DPNs
Here is a video showing how to cast on and begin knitting around with double pointed needles
10.28.07
Episode 13 — Picking up the Gusset
In this episode we pick up the gusset of our sock and get ready to knit the foot.
The link to the sock of the month club I spoke of is here, but there are many more like it out there. I favor this one because the patterns are so varied and you learn so many techniques.
The link to Sockin’ it to Maggie is here.
10.21.07
Episode 12 — Turning the Heel
In this episode we turn the heel and get ready to pick up the gusset.
10.14.07
A few notes on the heel flap
I just wanted to point out a few things about the heel flap.
First, the heel flap should feel thicker, denser than the rest of the sock.
Second, you will see notable stitches where the slipped stitch comes forward and the knit stitch recedes.
Third the knit stitches will look shorter than the slipped stitches, because they are worked over two rows to the slip stitch being worked over one.
There are three ways to check which you’re supposed to do next, slip or knit if you’ve put your knitting down mid-row.
- If the yarn is coming from the stitch closest to the tip of the right hand needle, it’s a knit. You slip the next stitch. If the yarn is coming from the stitch before that, the last one was slipped and you knit the next one.
- If the last stitch worked is of the larger variety, it was a slip stitch, so you knit the next one and vice versa.
- If the last stitch worked is sticking forward, it was a slip stitch, so you knit the next one and vice versa.
covers all of the techniques you'll need in an encyclopedic format. Great for reference.
and the rest of the series. When you start to design your own patterns, you'll need a good stitch dictionary.
one of the best books by the master herself.
is both funny and informative. Lots of good information interspersed with lots of humor.
