tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224846482011-07-29T03:00:43.102+10:00I'm a knitter & I'm an Aussie. I love to knit socks.OzKnitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930788268291312710noreply@blogger.comBlogger1941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22484648.post-77650336750189249752009-06-29T14:36:00.004+10:002009-06-29T14:52:45.635+10:00

“TdF Socks”These socks were inspired by the Tour de France, an annual bicycle race on the roads of France. Most of the time the cyclists ride in a group (called a “peloton”) and when they meet a roundabout/traffic circle, the group divides in two with half going around one side, half the other, forming back into a group after the roundabout. This has inspired the cable pattern.Size: Women’s

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I took part in Yarn Miracle's Wee Tiny Sock Swap 2009.My pal sent me this gorgeous wee tiny sock:It's Socks That Rock lightweight. Colourway: Grimm's Willow Wren.I knitted my pal's sock with Patons' Patonyle (colourway discontinued)Thanks Yarn Miracle for hosting and thanks too to both my pals who made this swap so much fun! Thanks ladies!

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Kathleen Taylor's blog is one I read regularly. She's an author, spinner, designer and very speedy knitter and I love to see what she's knitting. Recently I entered a competition on her blog and was lucky enough to win a copy of...Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences edited by Judith Durant, which contains one of Kathleen's designs!This book is GORGEOUS!!! The projects all use

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Earlier in the year I took part in a Cloth & Soap swap and for my pal I knitted...Pattern: Peas and Carrots Scrubber Cloth (Ravelry link) by Maile MauchYarn: Anchor MagiclineNeedles: 4.5mmThoughts: It was a fun to knit such a bright cotton and I really like this pattern and will knit it again. If you follow the pattern link/s you'll see that I've omitted the peas and

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Pattern: My own.Yarn: Regia Color 6-fädig / 6-ply (Ravelry link)Needles: 3.0mm & 2.75mm DPNs.Thoughts: I love these, they're so colourful, toasty and warm. One ball had about 4” left when it was time to kitchener the toes, the other about 5’, so I was able to get a pair out of just the 2 balls.

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From ball...To socks:Pattern: My own.Yarn: It's a German sock yarn "Admiral Ombre" by Schoppel-Wolle (Ravelry link), received in a Ravelry swap with kiwis. It reminds me of Trekking.Needles: 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNs.Thoughts: Simple, easy socks that were fun to knit. It's always fun to swap with fellow sock knitters and to try new yarns!

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I finished this before the winter cold set in. It's a "warm hat" for a little friend of mine and it was worn all winter.Pattern: I knew what I wanted and I couldn't find a pattern, so I made it up as I went along.Yarn: Shepherd Colour 4 Me (Ravelry link). Colours: #4988 (blue) & #4989 (variegated blues & green). Yarn held double (1 strand of each) throughout.Needles: 6mm (body of the hat & 5.5mm

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Pattern: Francie by Rebekkah Kerner (Ravelry link)Yarn: Pink Cottage Yarn from Fringe Thanks J & S! (Fringe has now closed)Needles: 2.75mm, 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNsThoughts: After I knitted the first leg, I decided that the gorgeous colours of the yarn were obscuring the leg patterning. So, I frogged and knitted the legs in 2x2 ribbing. Also, I made up my

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Knitting Scholar's having a contest! Hop over and take a look, read a few reviews and interviews and enter too.

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(click the picture to see the larger version... this one went a little fuzzy when Blogger compressed it...)Pattern: My ownYarn: Heirloom Jigsaw #67Needles: 2.5mm DPNsThoughts: These were a birthday present for my friend J. They were fun to knit, I especially enjoyed watching how the yarn knitted up. It's quite unlike any other self-patterning yarn I've used.

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Pattern: My ownYarn: Trekking Hand Art #503 KaribikNeedles: 2.25 & 2.5mm DPNsThoughts: I love these colours, particularly they way they appear on the legs. I do like the patterning on the feet, but when they're worn the lighter colours are mostly on the undersides of the feet.Here's the other side of the socks...

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My first sock pattern:Jaymi’s Sockettes Note: This pattern is suitable for DPNs (Double Pointed Needles) or circular needles. Arrange stitches to suit the needles you are using and make use of markers, where indicated. Yarn: Fingering weight sock yarn (approx 40 – 45gm) Needles: 2.5mm Double Pointed or Circular needles Cast on: Cast on 52 stitches. Join for working in

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Now we're into the third week of the TdF, I remember why some call it le Tour de Fatigue! Late nights and early mornings aren't the best combination. Don't get me wrong, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching the TdF (go Cadel!!!), in fact I seem to be doing more watching than knitting!My socks are coming along... they're at the heels. I'm still hoping to have them done by the time the race hits

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Here are a couple of pics of my TdF projects.The sock...The scarf...

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Well I'm a little under the weather (due to the weather and late nights watching the TdF) so my knitting's slowed a little. Also, I took a couple of nights off, in order to finish the item for my Aussie Knitters Swap pal. It needs to be posted next week, so it needs time to dry. It is finished now, so back to TdF knitting.Socks: They're coming along, with a little more knitted on the first sock (

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This year I'm, again, participating in the TdF KAL.I entered in the "Maillot Vert" category and I'm planning on knitting a pair of TdF-inspired socks.Yarn: Pear Tree Yarn's Shades of Alpaca. It's SO soft and gorgeous.Status: after planning/pattern swatching/winding/knitting/frogging/planning, I started the first sock during the first day of the TdF.The Race: Again, I'm cheering for Robbie McEwen

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This is the cloth I knitted to send to my Cloth & Soap Swap pal.Pattern: Peas and Carrots Scrubber Cloth (Ravelry link)Yarn: Anchor Magicline CottonNeedles: 4.5mmModifications: I didn't knit the peas and carrots to attach to the cloth and I added an i-cord loop.Notes: This pattern works wonderfully with the stripes in this yarn. The bright colours were fun to knit.

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I took part in the second Australian Cloth & Soap Swap (Ravelry group). My pal was Vicki/redgum and she sent me...a lovely washcloth in a soft green cotton as well as a shampoo bar and a soap bar. Both the soap and the shampoo are gorgeous and are handmade by Vicki!Many thanks Vicki. All three have been used already and the cloth is the perfect size to be used as a face cloth and the fragrances

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Recently I've been asked to share some tips and tricks for sock knitting. So I thought I'd blog it too and keep adding to the post as I think of them.Here are some things that I like to do or have found helpful (please keep in mind that each sock knitter is different, this is what works for me).~ I like to knit cuff -> toe socks~ I use 4mm needles to cast on. I knit the first round moderately

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I recently participated in . My pal was Starfish and I last week, I received this wonderful package!- notecards- a couple of pens- a crochet hook- a bar of Lindt chocolate (YUM!)- 2 skeins of "Faded Denim" Sugar 'n Cream cotton- a skein of "Adjacent to Blue" MonkeyToes Sock yarn- a sock bag, made especially for me by Starfish!This was a fun swap, and Starfish really ‘nailed’ me. Sock yarn, cotton

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Pattern: My ownYarn: ONline Supersocke 100 Bambus ColorNeedles: 2.25 & 2.5mm DPNsThoughts: I'm not overly thrilled with the colours, they're not what I expected when I ordered the yarn, however the socks are SO soft and silky. They're gorgeous.

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I recently participated in a "Cloth & Soap Swap". Here's the washcloth I made for my pal...Pattern: My own. I attempted another, but it had errors, so I picked a pattern from a stitch dictionary and went with that.Yarn: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DKNeedles: 4mmComments: The cotton is lovely and soft and my pal loved it!

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Pattern: My ownYarn: Patonyle by Patons (on Ravelry) in colourway #4306 (multi-blues)Needles: 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNsComments: Patonyle, how I love thee! It's beautifully soft and it washes and wears brilliantly. Some of the colourways left a lot to be desired, but I LOVE this one. Sadly (very sadly) Patonyle is discontinued now (much to the chagrin of many Aussie sock knitters!).

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Where does the time go? Sheesh! Seriously, I need reminders to blog lol.Here's the first pair of socks for 2008.Pattern: My ownYarn: SWTC's TOFUtsies (on Ravelry) in colourway #719 - Best Foot Forward.Needles: 2.5mm DPNsComments: TOFUtsies is a fun yarn to use. It smells slightly of the sea, perfect for summer knitting. The socks are soft and silky to the touch and very comfortable to wear. Next

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Here's the last of my knitted items from 2007. (I do have a dishcloth that I test-knitted, but you'll have to wait a little longer to see that one).Pattern: My ownYarn: Knit Picks Essential Tweed in the Plum colourway.Needles: 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNsComments: The first (and only) Knit Picks yarn I've ever see and/or knitted with. (Knit Picks yarn isn't available in Australia). Due to the warm weather

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Pattern: Reverse Miter Dishcloth (Ravelry link)Yarn: Anchor Magicline cotton x 1 skein. Colourway #1466Needles: 4.5mmModifications: I kept knitting until I ran out of cotton (80-something stitches)

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Christmas gift for my friend S.Pattern: Tilted Blocks from Knitting New Scarves by Lynne Barr (Ravelry link)Needles: 5.5 mmYarn: Moda Vera's Harmony. 2 skeins of Colour #18 ~ Dye lot #703225Quick and fun to knit.

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J and I finally worked out what kind of socks I was going to knit her for her birthday. She requested "sockettes" and didn't mind what pattern I used.Here's what I came up with...Yarn: Cleckheaton Cocoon, colour #0003Pattern: My own. I had J take some measurements and I went from there. After I'd finished the heel, I decided I wanted some kind of lace detail. So I browsed a bunch of books before

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Here's the first of those "FO from 2007"...I whipped these up for my friend S, who lives in a place that gets very, very cold (so cold I can't even begin to fathom it) each winter. She wanted a dark colour so that she could wear them to work.Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Zara (Ravelry link) in a Charcoal colour (must find the ball band) x 1 ballNeedles: 4mm DPNsPattern: My ownThoughts: Zara is so

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My Christmas Around The World Knitters Swap parcel finally arrived!!!My pal, Jennifer, mailed it from the US on December 14th, and instead of taking about two weeks (allowing a little extra for Christmas) it took about a month! My opinion is that the box arrived in Melbourne around Christmas/New Year and that it's been sitting in quarrantine waiting to be processed. I guess like many in

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I know, I've been an absent blogger. January's just running away from me!Hope that you had wonderful holidays and that 2008 will be filled with many good things.I have been knitting and have some finished objects to share, so I'll be doing that over the next week or so.I'm currently working on a pair of socks, using my ShiBui Knits yarn.

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Baby A's mummy sent me a picture of gorgeous Baby A wearing her hat.Thanks for permission to post it on my blog, L.

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Elegance Socks/Elegance Socksby Anni Design/Anni Designfrom Sockamania Club Knitalong/Sockamania Club Knitalong Yarn: 4ply Merino & Cashmere sock (old version) from The Knittery/The KnitteryNeedles: 3.00mm & 2.50mm DPNsModifications: I wanted the cabling to run down the back and front of the leg, instead of down the side of the leg, so I

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It occurred to me that I hadn't shared this finished object...Made for L's baby A.Pattern: Norwegian Sweet Baby CapYarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton 100 Fantasy, colourway #813

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Finally we've had some better light (when I've been at home) so I took some more pictures of the fabulous socks Valerie sent. Here's a close-up of the heel and gusset area, and you can clearly see the unique construction, as well as all the gorgeous colours of the Fleece Artist yarn.

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Cindylou tagged me.Rules:Once tagged, you must link to the person who tagged you. Then post the rules before your list, and list 8 random things about yourself. At the end of the post, you must tag and link to 8 other people, visit their sites, and leave a comment letting them know they’ve been tagged.1. I love to read and I just finished Creation In Death by JD Robb. (J told me I had to add this

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When I opened my letter box today, I found...from my super-special Sockapalooza sock saviour Valerie! A GORGEOUS pair of socks...The pattern is Deb Barnhill's Back-to-Basics, available in the Fall 07 issue of Knitty and the yarn is Fleece Artist (I *think*. Please correct me if I'm wrong Valerie). I'm fascinated by the structure of the socks; they're knitted toe-up and the gussets are on the top

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So... look what happened the first time I washed my Canterbury Dash socks...Pretty shade of green isn't it?This is why I ALWAYS handwash socks the first time I wash them.

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Recently, my good friends J and S gave me a gift certificate to THE LOOPY EWE!!!I umm-ed and ahh-ed for awhile (so many beautiful colourways, how do you choose?) before ordering...2 skeins of ShibuiKnits in the "Marine" colourway and a skein of Zen String Bambewe in the "Linen" colourway.Both yarns are 'new-to-me' and they're simply gorgeous! I found both yarns to be exactly the colours I'd

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Elegance Socksby Anni Designfrom Sockamania Club KnitalongYarn: 4ply Merino & Cashmere sock (old version) from The Knittery

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Elegance Socks by Anni Design from Sockamania Club Knitalong Yarn: 4ply Merino & Cashmere sock (old version) from The Knittery

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Hot off the needles!Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Stripe, Purl exclusive colourwayNeedles: 2.50mm & 2.25mm DPNsPattern: My ownThoughts: I love Lorna's Laces! It's such a pleasure to knit with and it washes/wears beautifully.Special thanks to Lana, who brought me back the yarn when she went OS earlier in the year.

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Ooops! Seems I forgot to post a picture of these!Yarn: Regia Strato Color #5738Pattern: My own, standard patternNeedles: 2.50mm & 2.25mm DPNsComments: Plain socks & they're really comfy to wear

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Are you religious? No How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? On and off for 20+ years. Intermediate - Advanced Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Reading, computer and learnt to crochet this year Favorite color(s)? Greens, blues, purples and reds Do you collect anything? Can’t resist fun/new pens or socks

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Dear Sockapalooza PalHow're you? I haven't heard from you in over a month. I hope that everything's ok. I understand that 'life happens', so if you could please give me an update, I'd appreciate it.Thanks,OzKnitter

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I'm participating in Dish Rag Tag. This week I was "tagged" and on Wednesday the box arrived from Kate (I don't think that Kate has a blog... I couldn't find a link).Here's the pretty dishcloth that Kate knitted (and crocheted) for me.Thanks Kate!I've been dying to try Lincraft's Bamboozle (70% bamboo/30% cotton) so that's what I used.Pattern: Lacy Mock Cable ClothThe box was back in the post on

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My Sockapalooza pal Holly has received her socks!*Be sure to check out Holly's pictures as they show the lace pattern better than my photo does*I started out knitting Wyvern socks, but realised the 'scales' weren't showing too clearly with the colour of the yarn... so I flipped through some books for ideas, and came across "Padded Footlets" in Favorite Socks. A bit of tweaking and designing later

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to about 95%, I think. I'm eons (well, maybe more like a month) behind in email and blogging, so I'm hoping to catch up this week *fingers crossed*.Wow! Ms SocksForMum nominated me as a "Rockin' Girl Blogger"! Thank you Rebecca, it's much appreciated and very exciting.Big thanks to Meg & Debby for hosting the Tour de France KAL. I had a blast, and I'm looking forward to next year. Thanks ladies!

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The Fall 07 issue of Interweave Knits has lots of socks!*****Not much knitting has been occurring lately as I've been fighting a nasty cold. Hope to back to 100% soon!*****Go Cadel! He's looking good (in my opinion) and I've got my fingers crossed that he makes it to Paris in one piece (I'm not going to jinx him, so I'll just leave it at that...)*****Now... about that toe-up toe...Ms Yarnivorous

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Well... stage 8 of this year's Tour de France turned out to be a nightmare for Aussies. We started the day with 5 Australian riders in the race, and ended the day with only two. Poor Stuart O'Grady and Michael Rogers crashed and Robbie McEwen was "too slow". *sigh* Since all three suffered injuries in crashes, all I can say is "Get Well Soon" guys. I enjoyed watching you ride and I look forward

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Here's what I worked on last night...It wasn't supposed to be, but it became a "swatch"... it was too big (even though I'd done the maths!)It's gone to the frog pond and I'll try again.

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Mesdames et messieurs, je présente mes nouvelles chaussettes "Canterbury Dash".Pattern: Canterbury Dash (my own)Needles: 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNsYarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Colortweed #1004Thoughts: These were quick and fun to knit. I made the pattern up as I went along. The yarn looked 'greener' in the ball (I pulled it out for the stash to used for the TdF KAL, figuring I'd inspire Robbie to win

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More progress (and I have a hole in my finger to prove it!) on the socks. There's about 2 to 3 inches left on each before I start the toes.I will take a 'daytime' shot, once they're done and when the weather cooperates. (It's very rainy here which is a good thing, considering we're in a drought and under water restrictions.)

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It feels like I'm making slow progress...Note: I've tried several times to post the picture, so I'll check back later to see if it worked. If not... imagine the same socks, but with gussets finished plus a little more.

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Bonjour mes amis!Aujourd'hui nous avons plus de progrès sur les chaussettes.Heel flaps are done, heels are turned and gusset stitches have been picked up, so I'm working on the gussets now.Here's hoping the peloton rides faster tonight! (Stage 3 made for a very late night/early morning!)

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Whilst I watched the cycling, gasped at the nasty crash, and admired the gorgeous Flemish countryside, I knitted...I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Robbie'll be in green again soon.

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Well... I thought he was down and out, but Robbie McEwen somehow managed to pull off a stunning victory in the first stage of the Tour de France. Yay!Meanwhile, I finished one sock leg and started on the next...Tour de France KAL

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I'm taking part in the Tour de France KAL.In support of Robbie McEwen, he's an Aussie, I joined the "Maillot Vert" category.Here's the progress I made watching the prologue...I'm only knitting these socks whilst I'm actually watching the Tour de France, so at other times of the day, I'll be working on my other SIPs (Socks In Progress).

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Yarn: Fleece Artist MerinoColourway: I call it "Cranberry" (from S, from Fringe)Pattern: My ownNeedles: 2.5mm & 2.25mm DPNsFleece Artist is so silky-soft and it's gorgeous to knit with.Unlike last time, this is a pretty accurate colour representation.

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I have several pics and several finished objects to share...You may remember these... we finally remembered to snap a picture. They were a birthday gift for my friend R, and she loves them.Yarn: Hot Socks (I'd have to hunt up the ballband for additional details)Needles: 2.5mmPattern: my ownHere's my FIRST FINISHED crochet item!The photo doesn't show off the colours well, but it's the clearest we

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I've been keeping busy both knitting and crocheting, so here are a couple of pictures to show you some of what I've been up to...My second-ever crocheted item ~It's a dishcloth made using Anchor Magicline. To begin with I had some trouble figuring out the pattern, but thanks to IM help from J and phone help (and in-person assistance) from R, I finally got it all figured out! As R pointed out, my

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Recently Barbara, editor of YARN magazine, put out a call asking readers to visit their local Borders to check that the new issue was on display at the registers (where it should have been). Visiting Borders is never a chore for me, so I was more than happy to check out a couple of stores.As a thank you, Barbara sent me...a set of 2.75mm Brittany Birch DPNs, 2 balls of Ornaghi Filati "Luna Park"

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Finally, after many, many years of wanting to, over the past week or so I've learned to crochet. I've mostly taught myself, using the new Paton's "Learn To Crochet" book and my friend R has also offered invaluable tips along the way.So far the hardest part has been making my left hand "work" correctly... I'm so used to tensioning the yarn etc using my right hand when knitting, but I'm getting

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I'm back home again, on my computer, and I am THRILLED to hear that my Bloomin' Feet pal, Sarah, has received her socks; Canada Post finally deigned to deliver them!!! It's times like this I wish that parcels could tell you about their journey.Anyway, here's what they look like...Yarn: Merino Cashmere Sock in the "Moonlight" colourway from The KnitteryPattern: Friday Harbor from Nancy Bush's

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There's a new sock knitters podcast called "Socks In The City" and you can find it and the show notes here: socksinthecitypodcast.blogspot.com.I've listened to the first 2 episodes, which are full of information about KALs and Flickr groups.Knit Picks also have a new podcast. The first 3 episodes are now available here:http://www.knitpicks.com/content/index.php/cat/podcast/Links are also in my

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I'm back, from being gone this week, and I was greeted by TWO international packages; one parcel and one box. (I *LOVE* international packages LOL).The box contained...My beautiful Bloomin' Feet socks (see below), a cute keyring sock blocker that was sporting a sock that matches my Bloomin' Feet socks, some Trader Joe's chocolate (smells delicious but I haven't opened it yet), 2 skeins of

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"Bendi" finally have a website!http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/

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Here's my current Sock In Progress.Red is hard to get an accurate photo of! I'm using Fleece Artist Merino ~ (FA don't name their colours) and this picture, taken when I received the wool, is a more accurate colour representation...It's a red/pink mix. When I unwound the skein and wound it into a yarn cake, it looked more like pink with red accents, but (thankfully) it's knitting up as 'red'. (I

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Sorry, haven't had much computer/blogging time of late as I've been madly knitting the "Bloomin' Feet" socks. I'm delighted to say that they're finished! I enjoyed knitting them, but at the same time I'm relieved that they're done. I'll post a pic next week, after my BF pal receives them.

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Haven't posted much lately but I have been knitting when I've had some spare moments.1. The "snappy" socks (so called because they led to my needle crisis ~ waiting on needles to finish these)2. A birthday gift for a friend. They're almost done, she just needs to try them on so I can measure where to start the toe decreases.3. Bloomin' Feet socks for my swap pal. They're my first L A C E socks!

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Check out these socks. Aren't they stunning?!

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If you haven't seen it, check out these cute otters! If you prefer, here's a direct linkhttp://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos/Utube_Animals/Otters_Hold_Hands

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A huge "thanks" to Ms Yarnivorous who kindly picked up a ball of Tofutsies, at the Stitches & Craft Show, for me! Bon Voyage and have fun!Secondly, many thanks for all of the comments and suggestions about 2.25mm bamboo DPNs. I'm particularly delighted to hear that Clover make a 2.25mm (thanks Harriet!). I'm going to follow up on all of them and, at this stage, I think I'll try some of the

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Help! I'm effectively "out" of 2.25mm DPNs (due to snapping or splintering) and I desperately need some. I really like my Clover bamboo DPNs but they don't make a 2.25mm.So, I'm asking for your advice... what bamboo/wooden 2.25mm DPNs have you used and been happy with? (If you use an online supplier, that ships to Australia, a link would be fabulous)Thanks!

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Yarn: Lorna's Laces - Shepherd Sock ~ LakeviewNeedles: 2.5mm bamboo & 2.25mm birch DPNsPattern: The pattern is based on Gentleman's Fancy Sock from Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks, but I made some alterations. Instead of doing leg decreases, I started with the # of stitches you decrease to and used a larger needle size, then switching to the smaller needles for the foot. I did my regular heel

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Yarn: Austermann StepNeedles: 2.5mm Clover bamboo DPNsPattern: My standard sock pattern, but this time with a ribThoughts: The yarn's lovely to knit. These are a gift and the recipient has already been wearing them to keep her feet warm (it's been snowing a lot where she lives).They also fit the "Project Spectrum" Feb/March colours of blue, white & grey.

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Socks-For-Mum (my "My First Toe-Ups KAL" co-host) is hosting a Monkey Socks Swap.All the details are here.

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The new issue of Knitty is up!I love Clessidra and Dashing.I'm wondering if Quill Lace would work for my Bloomin' Feet sock pal's socks? Hmm... I was going to do the Monkey socks but, after several attemps, they just didn't work with the yarn so I'm on the lookout for another pattern.What caught your eye in this issue?

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I "special ordered" it from my favourite bookseller (thanks H!) and hot-footed it into town to collect it. I love it. The hard part is trying to decide what to knit first! LOLIt may seem I haven't been knitting much lately, but I have. Firstly there was a pair of "secret" socks that I wasn't able to blog about and tonight I've just finished a pair of socks for myself.Pics and details to follow in

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Just thought I'd pass along that signups are now open for International Scarf Exchange 4.(Click the link for details)

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Thanks to Melbourne's weather (hot and/or humid) there's not been much knitting of late chez OzKnitter.However, these are finished...Yarn: A Christmas pressie. It's Pink Cottage yarn, exclusive to Fringe.Needles: 2.50mm and 2.25mm bamboo DPNsPattern: Garter Rib from Sensational Knitted SocksThoughts: I loved this yarn! The subtle colour variations are a delight. When I first saw the yarn, it

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One morning last week I was awoken by a loud "whooshing" sound.I jumped out of bed to find several hot air balloons floating around, with one passing right overhead...Including the Grand Prix one!It's shaped like a Formula 1 racing car, and it's promoting the upcoming Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, which is held in Melbourne each March at Albert Park (just a stone's throw away from the CBD [

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Suzann @ lostpurl has shared some photos here and here of some of the sock patterns in Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. Thanks Suzann!Other "upcoming" books include:More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene SchurchStephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (aka The Yarn Harlot)The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert

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I've just been browsing the Interweave Press site and found:Knitting Daily ~ if you sign up there's a great Priscilla Gibson-Roberts sock pattern that you'll be able to download (free)Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave ~ sock patterns, some from past issues of Interweave Knits.

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Project Spectrum 2 is off and running. The February/March colours are BLUE, WHITE and GREY.My current SIP fits under the 'blue' category...The yarn was a Christmas pressie. It's Pink Cottage yarn, exclusive to Fringe.~ ~ ~ ~ ~I had a query yesterday about Yarn Aboard and what it was. Essentially, boxes are travelling around from knitter to knitter and when a box arrives at your place, it contains

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Look who arrived here yesterday!!!Lewis & Clark, courtesy of Yarn Aboard, all the way from Anna in Rhode Island. After travelling primarily in the USA, with a couple of sojourns north of the border to Canada, Lewis & Clark made the long, long trek down under to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Their cargo included...~ a skein of Socks That Rock ~ Rockin' Sock Club "Rare Gem" mediumweight~ a purple

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Happy Australia Day! (See Google's special Australia Day logo)In honour of the occasion, and since this is a knitting blog, I thought I'd share some Aussie knitting-related sites/products.YarnsThe Knittery ~ online store with gorgeous handpainted yarns, Jo Sharp yarns and moreLive 2 Knit ~ online store with beautiful handpainted yarns as well as "blank" yarns you can dye yourselfThat Spinning

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Recently I won a prize in a contest kmkat was holding on her blog. I had a choice of prizes and chose...A gorgeous skein of Sophie's Toes Sock Yarn in the "Handsome Park Ranger" colourway.Thanks kmkat!I know I'll knit socks, but for the moment I'm not sure what pattern/design I'll use. I'll know it when I see it.~ ~ ~ ~ ~The other day I posted a pic of my STR socks. It was an overcast and rainy

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Yarn: Socks That Rock (STR) in "Seal Rock"[Received from Karen in a swap]Pattern: My own. Ribbed leg and eye of partridge heel flapsNeedles: 2.50mm Clover bamboo DPNsThoughts: STR is LOVELY to work with. It doesn't split at all and creates a lovely dense, yet very soft, fabric. I can definitely see why it's as popular as it is. I am now a fan.Thanks again Karen!*Apologies for the quality of the

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A couple of my favourite people sent me a fabulous Christmas pressie, all the way from Fringe in the US of A.TWO skeins of Pink Cottage Yarn (Exclusive Hand-Dyed yarn from Fringe), some yummy Tootsie Rolls and Ghiradelli chocolate.TYVM J & S!These ladies know me well :D*Edit to add: It didn't just arrive today, I'm slow in blogging about it*

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Congratulations Natalie and Harriet! You've won first and second prize, respectively, in my blog contest.Natalie's won ~First prize:~ A Steve Parish 2007 "Koalas and Kangaroos" calendar (approx 17.5cm x 19cm)~ CHOICE of 2 balls of Patonyle sock yarn OR 3 skeins of Cleckheaton Country Silk(winner gets to choose which yarn they'd like and what colour)~ TimTamsHarriet's won ~Second prize:~ A Steve

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Here's my first finished pair for 2007. I cast on Dec 23 or 24 after I'd finished all my holiday knitting.Yarn: Trekking XXL #109Needles: Bamboo DPNs ~ 2.50mm for the legs & 2.25mm for the feetPattern: My standard sock patternThoughts: I love the purple/navy/denim blue colour combination. Note to those who like to knit "identical twins" ~ it's not possible with this yarn (I suppose it would work

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I took part in the recent "Hot Swap" on the "Townies" group. My partner was a lovely lady, Karen, who lives in the USA. Last week a HUGE box arrived for me.It was immediately clear that Karen had put lots of work into finding just the right items to send, wrapping them and attaching little notes to each item. As a result it felt like she was in the room with me, or on the phone, whilst I was

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I need to start knitting some of the gorgeous sock yarn I have and I need some pattern ideas.Here are the yarns...1. Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Lakeview2. Mountain Colors Bearfoot ~ Wild Raspberry3. Fleece Artist Merino ~ "Raspberry" (FA don't name their colours)4. Pink Cottage Yarn (Exclusive Hand-Dyed yarn from Fringe)[The colours are a little more subtle than in this pic. Lovely "Autumny/

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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! Hope that it's a happy, healthy, prosperous and safe one for you, your family and friends.As this is my 100th post, and to celebrate Australia Day (January 26th) I thought I'd have a contest. I'll announce the details tomorrow, so pop back, with your thinking caps on.All the Christmas knitting's completed. (YAY) So in honour of this I joined knit 'n lit's KAL.Here's my

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Here are a couple of pairs of socks that were formerly "secret" knitting projects. As the recipients have already opened their gifts, I'm able to post about them...The first pair I made using my standard sock pattern using some red/white striping sock yarn from Wolle Hartmuth and 2.50mm DPNs.This pair is made from Regia 4 fadig Crazy Color #5402 on 2.25mm DPNs and the pattern is from Patons book

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Last night I went to YARN Magazine's knit in at Mag Nation. It was great to meet Barbara, Rosemary and Sarah from YARN and to catch up with lots of knitters, some of whom I know from my SnB group.The evening was filled with lots of chatting and knitting and I had a fabulous time. I also came home with goodies...Two balls of Rare Fire from The Rare Yarns Company, an alpaca, mohair and merino blend

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Just noticed the new issue of Knitty's up!

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I'm thinking about knitting lace. I know, I know, who'd have thunk it? I think I'd have to find the right pattern first though.I've been knitting away on a secret project (Christmas knitting makes for very bad blogging, that and being sick for the past two weeks *sigh*) and it has some yarn overs and knit-2-togethers. So, it got me to thinking... maybe knitting some lace might be kewl...Anyone

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A very dear friend of mine, S, recently sent me a box of gorgeous goodies all the way from Fringe in the US of A.Behold... (and be prepared to drool all over your keyboard)Mountain Colors Bearfoot ~ Wild RaspberryMountain Colors Bearfoot ~ WildflowerFleece Artist Merino ~ "Raspberry" (FA don't name their colours)Fleece Artist Merino ~ Purples, teal, blueNote: This particular colourway was chosen

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