[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

[Mercat]

OK, it had never before made me feel inadequate. I wasn't even consciously aware that there were such evil things as double ended needles. I thought that maybe they were those needles that are for circular knitting. I think I'll stick to crochet.

[LongElegantLegs]

Is this thread still active? Would you be so kind as to add me to your groovy pinglist, please?

[proudofthesouth]

Here is a link for free cross stitch patterns. You can sign up to recieve their weekly email:

http://freepatterns.thedesignersnetwork.com/newsletters/CS_17Oct05.html