Embossed Leaves Socks
October 15th, 2006 | 5 Comments
Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks, by Mona Schmidt, Interweave Knits Winter 2005
Yarn: Fortissima Socka, #1004, 2 skeins
Needles: 2 sets 16″ Addi Turbos, US 1 (2.5mm)
Warning: Startitis is Contagious
August 27th, 2006 | 6 Comments
When I first read KathyMarie’s post on startitis, I figured I was immune. I tend to be a two-project knitter—one project for toting and stealing a few stitches while waiting at bus stops and one project for sitting and knitting away while I watch TV.
So when I finished Quinn and the Print o’ the Wave stole in one fell swoop, I figured I’d just pick out a couple more projects, cast on, and keep knitting away. As it turns out, a bout of finishitis renders one very susceptible to startitis, because, well…look:
Straight-Laced Socks
July 13th, 2006 | 8 Comments
Pattern: Straight-Laced Socks, from Knitty
Yarn: Fortissima Socka, #1005, 2 skeins
Needles: 2 sets 16″ Addi Turbos, US 1 (2.5mm)