September 7, 2011
by Julie
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Dan’s socks are all done. These were a super quick knit despite a bit of adjustment to the pattern. He chose Colinette Jitterbug in the Dark Royal colorway. The changes I made were: repeat heel chart 10x so that the … Continue reading
August 25, 2011
by Julie
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For the first time ever, Daniel has requested a pair of socks. He chose the yarn and asked for some footies. I pulled up the only footie pattern written for men, and cast on. No one else has knit this … Continue reading
August 20, 2011
by Julie
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I finally quit being lazy and finished up my Pisqu socks. I’d been avoiding cutting and pasting the charts in the larger format but finally opted to go with the old small chart that was ready to go. Once I … Continue reading
June 8, 2011
by Julie
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This year, Tricia and I both received Amazon gift certificates from a mystery Sock Madness member as a thank you for co-hosting the group. I took the opportunity to get some cookbooks that have been on my wishlist for quite … Continue reading
June 3, 2011
by Julie
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Here is yet another reveal. One of our Sock Madness members is infamous for posting the llama llama duck song err, rather frequently, in fact, at the slightest provocation. Several of us secretly prepared llama llama duck socks to throw … Continue reading
May 27, 2011
by Julie
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The final pattern of Sock Madness was released yesterday and these are pictures of my test knit. I’ll be finishing my pair much more slowly than our grand champion.
May 14, 2011
by Julie
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These were certainly the most difficult knit for me for this year’s Sock Madness test knitting although we placed them in round 5. I finished them up this week and shortened the toe on that first sock so that they … Continue reading
May 6, 2011
by Julie
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Finally I can reveal another test knit for Sock Madness. This is a fun illusion knit sock, Let Me Count the Ways. It has a very interesting construction and it did take awhile before things finally went “click” in my … Continue reading
April 3, 2011
by Julie
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Last week I finished up the mate to my second test knit for Sock Madness. This pattern is a yarn eater but it will make for some very cozy socks for next winter as they are thick and very cushy. … Continue reading
March 28, 2011
by Julie
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One of the things I’ve been so busy with is test knitting for Sock Madness. This was the round one pattern (we’re already in the midst of round 2). The top foot has the right ribbing and the bottom foot … Continue reading
