End result of variation of standard short row...

Isn't it great....looks like the knit simply turned itself sideways
doesn't it. Gotta love that! This really comes in handy for finer yarns where every detail can be seen.
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Variation on standard short row worth noting...

Look up the method on Nona Knits wrapping technique, practice that a few
times and if it works for you...great. Now to turn the work into an
invisible short row...Work short row the normal way except...slip the
stitch to face it's neighbor so that knit faces knit...purl faces
purl....this may require slipping and turning the same slipped stitches
a few times. When it's time to knit the st and the wrap together ....you
will make this small change: insert needle into the heart of st and
wrap (lifting the wrap to do so if necessary) then while needle is still
inserted, pull needle up to lift wrap over the st ...placing it behind
the st to be worked. Now complete the st...knitting on knit side,
purling on purl side. What this does is takes the wrap LATERAL of the st
it protects and hides it at the same time. When the sock is in use...the
lateral wrap st becomes a filler block...no holes, no gaps. Give it a
try.
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Hand spun wool?

Nope...it's 100% acrylic that's designed to look, feel, and handle like
hand spun wool. It even has changes in loft and tension like hand spun
wool. Of course it has the durability of acrylic...since it is acrylic.
The best of both worlds. The look of luxury for the cost of economy.
Gotta love that!
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The "hug" effect is back!

Sometimes a knitter just have to take out pencil, paper and a calculator
and knock out the guage issues.............BEFORE..............starting.
Or you can do like I did....and restart 5 times. Hahaha
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Oh oh......guage error!

Time to recalculate the guage!
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Purple Ribble with Snow on top!

And don't you just love the way the reversible pattern gives the feeling
of continuance when it's cuffed?! This is 100% wool on the foot (purple)
and cotton on the top (white)...I knew I wouldn't have enough purple to
finish but I had some cascade fixation so....a new look was born. Same
washing instructions...cold water, gentle cycle, low heat to dry...so it 1/26/11
works out.

Couldn't say anything before...but these socks are for my daughter @MsTPeach, I even tricked her into trying them on. Hahaha I told her I was working on a multisize pattern and to see if it fits her snugly...not loose, not tight...like they do me. Fact is...I created the multisize pattern looooong time ago. Haha Anyway, today...I gave them to her...she loves them!


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Worsted weight Ice Cream socks...

Only 40 sts so this should go quickly. The colors reminded me of an ice
cream sundae, hence the name.
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