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The Sock Lady: Kitchener Stitch
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Thursday, January 10, 2008. To weave two knit pieces together. You won't find that in a regular dictionary. I just made it up. For what it's worth and from what I understand, the Kitchener Stitch, used to weave the toe of knitted socks together, was invented (probably. From an article by Norma Bogan. I first learned to Kitchener (I use the word as a verb any time I want. So sue me! My first sock machine was a 60 cylinder and I watched a Norma Bogan. Tape showing in real time how she Kitchenered. I though...
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The Sock Lady: CSMSA Conference 2007 Impressions
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Saturday, August 4, 2007. CSMSA Conference 2007 Impressions. I did get pictures of Larry. Boy, did I get pictures of Larry! See how photogenic he is:. Larry in Sheep to Socks contest finishing a toe and . . . Check out his shoes. Yes, they are real wooden shoes . . . from Holland . . . MI . . . but authentic none the less. Oh, the machines. There were the usual suspects- AutoKnitter, Gerheart, Harmony and Legare. Then there were the NZAKs! Many NZAKs, including the blue contest prize and the bronze beauty.
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The Sock Lady: December 2007
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Sunday, December 30, 2007. The NZAK and I. My New Zealand Auto Knitter ( NZAK. With 80/40, 60/30 and 60/30 compound arrived over a month ago. It's the Mean Green Machine of 2007. We have been becoming acquainted. We have smoothed our differences and I have made socks, BLACK socks! On the 60/30 set up. And they are perfect socks at that! They might look gray because of the flash, but they are inky black just like I've been wanting. The yarn is KnitPicks. Yes, "winter Crocs. If you are a Croc. Came It was ...
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The Sock Lady: February 2010
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Thursday, February 11, 2010. I can't believe I let another year slip by. I'm still here, just not cranking. My sock machines still number four and the same half completed sock still dangles from my NZAK. However, my sock machines and I have moved into the now complete studio, that garage-turned-studio I talked about a year ago. The sock machine corner with (Top, L to R) Legare. I have not cranked a sock in TWO YEARS! Will I remember how? Projects and some weaving to get done before I fire up a CSM. The o...
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The Sock Lady: February 2008
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Sunday, February 10, 2008. Now You See Them . . . I'm working with my 80/40 setup on the NZAK. The yarns are Opal (denim) and Soxx (dark red). I'm getting 9 rounds to the inch. The second Opal sock had issues. I remove all the needles when making a heel on a ribbed sock. Something went haywire when I finished the heel and added back the instep needles. I put the instep needles in the wrong slots. What was I thinking? But not without some pain and suffering! I've gotta get with it! View my complete profile.
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The Sock Lady: The NZAK and I
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Sunday, December 30, 2007. The NZAK and I. My New Zealand Auto Knitter ( NZAK. With 80/40, 60/30 and 60/30 compound arrived over a month ago. It's the Mean Green Machine of 2007. We have been becoming acquainted. We have smoothed our differences and I have made socks, BLACK socks! On the 60/30 set up. And they are perfect socks at that! They might look gray because of the flash, but they are inky black just like I've been wanting. The yarn is KnitPicks. Yes, "winter Crocs. If you are a Croc. Came It was ...
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The Sock Lady: Another Year!
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Thursday, February 11, 2010. I can't believe I let another year slip by. I'm still here, just not cranking. My sock machines still number four and the same half completed sock still dangles from my NZAK. However, my sock machines and I have moved into the now complete studio, that garage-turned-studio I talked about a year ago. The sock machine corner with (Top, L to R) Legare. I have not cranked a sock in TWO YEARS! Will I remember how? Projects and some weaving to get done before I fire up a CSM. The o...
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The Sock Lady: February 2009
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009. The Sock Lady Lives. It's been a year! Yes, I'm still alive. My sock machines still number four. My NZAK. Stands with last attempted sock half completed, still swinging from the cylinder. It's been there a looooong. But never "junk." Actually the room and the foot of the L shape of it, which is (or would be) the dining area, are filled with boxes of the flotsam and jetsam. I missed the MD Sheep and Wool Festival in 2008 and a few MARS meets. I did go to Stitches East 200...
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The Sock Lady: March 2007
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Saturday, March 31, 2007. What else would 'The Sock Lady' write about. Well, how about dishcloths? This blog is strictly for socks, but I think this dishcloth qualifies:. If you are a sockaholic and crazy for all things. You can imagine how glad I was to stumble upon this dishcloth pattern. It's a Carol Callaway design you can find at Knitted Kitty Designs. Under "Freebies." You'll have to join the Yahoo group to get the instructions though. Monday, March 26, 2007. No More Stripes, Please! There wouldn't...
