Crochet Cast On
An easy, loose cast on giving a crochet-like edge. Use waste yarn and it becomes a provisional crochet cast on. Simply remove waste yarn later to reveal live stitches.
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Archives – October, 2009
German Twisted Cast On
A variation of the long tail cast on which is a bit firmer, yet still elastic. A great choice for socks, sweaters and cuff edges. You will love its clean edge line.
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Grandma’s Favorite Bind Off (Loose Bind Off)
Try this simple bind off that is perfect for scarves, afghans, neck edges and curved pieces. Makes a nice crochet-like edge to aid in seaming.
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Garter Stitch Short Row Heel: Part 2
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Tip for the Day
Tie the tail from your cast on stitches in a bow. Should you grab the tail instead of the working yarn, you will be stopped quickly by the bow and only need to unknit a few stitches. Every knitter, no matter their skill level, knits with the tail now and then. UGH!
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Twist and Shout
Toe up sock lovers will celebrate the twists zigzagging up their socks. Not a toe up sock knitter? No worries! This design is reversible and is just as much fun worked from the cuff down. Instructions for an easy short row heel are included.
Sock revealed as Mystery Sock #18 in October 2009. Sample was knit with Mini Mochi by Crystal Palace Yarns.
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Fading Away
Watch one color fade playfully into another in this cuff down sock pattern. Directions for an easy short tow heel are just part of the fun in this two colored sock.
Unveiled as Mystery Sock #9 in October 2008. Knit with Shibui sock yarn in colors Wasabi and Peony.
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Going Green
This top down sock begins with a dainty picot cast on. The line of leaves down the outside of each cuff provides the opportunity to knit a sock specific to the left and right foot. The nubby rib just begs to be accompanied by a purled sole. This reverse stockinette allows the soft knit side to comfort your feet. Increase your skills with the purl decreases and reverse kitchener.
This sock debuted as Mystery Sock #14 in April 2009. It was knit with Shibui sock yarn.
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Friendship Sock
The multi-colored version of this sock was knit with yarn traded with friends. The two colored version gives a totally new look to the design. The design features an Eye of Partridge Heel and the debut of Michelle’s Eye of Partridge Toe.
Originally seen as Mystery Sock #11.
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Cablicious
Cables are fun and easy to knit in this top down sock. The rib design flows into the heel flap as well as the toe. Sure to be a sock favorite!
Premiered as Mystery Sock #12 in February 2009. Knit with Prism Merino Mia sock yarn.
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