[Knitting A Conundrum]

Stitch, stitch, stitch. Embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint. Knit, purl, yarn over. Double crochet three times into the next stitch. Tatting. Netting And even things not exactly needlework: Braiding. Sprong. Spinning. Weaving.

What do you do? Wanna talk about it?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Been out of pocket most of today, but I did manage to make a few pics: Tool Stash revelation time:

See my double pointed knitting needle collection. I was not kidding about needing to by stock in INOX needles!



(both pics of the same drawer.)

the four drawers of my knitting and crochet needle stuff (I also have a needle case for most sizes of straight needles):
My collection of baskets that have most of my embroidery thread stash:


But I am not going to admit to my yarn stash yet!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

In order to convert more of the non-initiated into sock knitting-ism, a great project for those days when watching hearings and other politically tense activities, let me introduce you to the Socks 101 website.

She walks you through knitting socks from the caston and how to handle the needles to the end. Lots and lots of photos.

http://www.royea.net/sockdemo1.html

Here's a nice list of easily available on the web sock patterns. The very first sock on the list is a great beginner's sock pattern (another Joan's Socks).

http://www.socknitters.com/sockpatterns/alpha.htm

How to do the Kitchener stitch to close your socks:
http://www.socknitters.com/lessons/lessons.html