Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Helegant
Helegant
Apr 2020
6:34pm, 28 Apr 2020
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Helegant
I bought 'The Sock Drawer' by Verity Castledine because the patterns looked so nice. Made three pairs and stopped because I prefer the feel of stocking stitch on my feet. Picky or what?
Cyclops
Cyclops
Apr 2020
6:43pm, 28 Apr 2020
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Cyclops
I like my nice plain 'vanilla' sock recipe that I can just make without hassle. I only knit socks when I need something small and portable - car journeys, conferences, that sort of thing.
Kittenheels Kath
Kittenheels Kath
Apr 2020
9:10am, 29 Apr 2020
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Kittenheels Kath
Right that's it, you lot are so inspiring my next project will be socks. I have turned one heel in my life, but didn't even finish that sock, let alone the pair. I think the pattern was too complicated (I tend to jump in with both feet) (see what I did there?).
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Apr 2020
9:15am, 29 Apr 2020
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EvilPixie
KK look up the Winwick Mum brilliant instructions on her website and very easy to follow
Helegant
Helegant
Apr 2020
9:16am, 29 Apr 2020
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Helegant
I always thought turning heels was complicated and it put me off socks.

Then I found Winwick Mum on Facebook. Her pattern is great and the instructions are very clear.

My next stop was Fish Lips Kiss heel (on Ravelry and maybe in the drop box here?). Very wordy instructions but a nice result.

Knitting a few Beekeepers quilt hexapuffs taught me the perfect way to start toe-up socks which I prefer.
Kittenheels Kath
Kittenheels Kath
Apr 2020
9:29am, 29 Apr 2020
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Kittenheels Kath
Ooh, I can do hexapuffs (that quilt is another UFO!). Will check out Winwick Mum, thanks for the tip!
Silvershadow
Silvershadow
Apr 2020
11:02am, 29 Apr 2020
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Silvershadow
I always use the Winwick mum pattern and just make up new stitch patterns for the leg and top of foot. I like the sole to be plain stst
Purps
Purps
Apr 2020
11:25am, 29 Apr 2020
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Purps
Shark dungarees made.
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Apr 2020
11:28am, 29 Apr 2020
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EvilPixie
Cool purps
Silvershadow
Silvershadow
Apr 2020
12:13pm, 29 Apr 2020
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Silvershadow
I recognise that pattern. It looks fab in that fabric

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