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Vaudeville Shawl by Grace Akhrem Amodda Socks by Rachel Coopey "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." —Clairee Belcher, from the movie Steel Magnolias I watched that movie a few weeks ago; there are so many good lines in it, but the accessorizing...
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Kathleen Cubley
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May 22, 2013
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Filed under: Sock Knitting, Knitted Accessories, Knitting Techniques, Knitting Patterns, Knitted Hats, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Sweater Knitting Patterns, Knitted Shawls, Summer Knitting, Knitting, How to Knit Socks, Knit Cowl Patterns
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As many of you know, I'm a big Laura Ingalls Wilder fan. I read all of her books as a little girl, more than once. I read them again when I was about 30 years old and recovering from surgery. I remember that as a wonderful time, even though I was bed-ridden for two weeks. The Ingalls girls: (left...
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The newest issue of the eMag Sockupied is now available, and as always, it’s teeming with stunning patterns and fresh takes on sock-knitting techniques. From delicate leafy lace to colorful bobbles, there’s plenty of knitting to keep your needles clicking all through the warmer months and...
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I've been a really lame sock knitter in the last few months. There are two socks on the needles, from two different sock knitting patterns , and I didn't really have any plans to pick either of those socks up in the near future. Provenance Socks by Heatherly Walker: Colorful scrolling patterns...
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I recently received an email asking whether Sockupied includes toe-up sock knitting patterns. Why yes, we do! But how many, I wondered? I took a look at all three Sockupied issues from last year, which are available together as a Kit of the Month until the end of April 2013. Of the 17 sock patterns,...
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The Summer 2013 issue of Sockupied is almost here, but for now, we hope you'll enjoy this sneak peek of all the sock-knitting bliss this issue has to offer! From knitting two socks at once to cast-ons for colorwork, you'll find helpful tips and tricks to take your knitting to the next level....
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Our Paths Cross Socks by Lorilee Beltman, from Sockupied , Spring 2012 I went to Vogue Knitting Live: Seattle last weekend, and I saw my friend Lorilee Beltman. She's a favorite of mine, and she's an amazing designer and teacher. I took a vertical stranded knitting class from her at the second...
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From top to bottom: Backward Loop Cast-On, Knitted Cast-On, Cable Cast-On Casting on and binding off are two skills that are essential for knitters to know. In our new eBook, The Essentials of Casting-on and Binding-Off: How to Cast-On and Bind-Off Knitting , we provide you with a bundle of cast-ons...
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Deuce, by Alice Yu, from Sockupied Spring 2013 There seem to be an endless number of ways to knit socks, and, as Martha says, that's a good thing! We can choose our favorites and go from there. But there's always more to learn, and leave it to sock knitting expert and Soctopus Yarn company founder...
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Half-Stranded Socks by Anna Zilboorg Just when I think there's nothing earth-shatteringly new in knitting, something pops up. Sock knitting expert Anna Zilboorg has figured out how to knit socks with replaceable soles. Her method is advanced, but worth it. And as Anna says, "This would be a...
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Whether your style is elegant or rustic, thrifty or decadent, everyone gets cold feet in the winter months. Even though the days are getting longer, our coldest months may still be ahead of us. To chase away the last of the winter chills, there are five knitted sock patterns in the Spring 2013 issue...
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The Spring 2013 issue of Sockupied is almost here, but we couldn't resist giving you a peek at the goodies included. In addition to articles about techniques such as short-row heels and knitting socks that fit, this issue includes five brand-new designs for sock-knitting bliss. Whether you prefer...
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One of the contributors for the Summer 2013 issue of Sockupied recently asked how our sock patterns get their names. Should she come up with an evocative name, or would we change it when we put the magazine together? Well, I told her, it depends. Naming sock patterns is one of the oddest things I do...
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A note from Kathleen: It's time to snuggle into your couch and tuck into some sock knitting . Here's Sockupied Editor Anne Merrow to give you some inspiration! Pumpion Socks by Julie Suchomel Turnalar Socks By Leslie Comstock Sock-Knitting Season The last week has brought weather from coast to...
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Nov 2, 2012
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Filed under: Sock Knitting, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, How to Knit Socks
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On a recent outing to my local yarn shop, I tried on a lovely pair of mittens. They were so cute, knitted in stranded colorwork (I thought) with little white stitches dotting the dark blue background. Very simple. Then I put my hand in one of the mittens, looked up, and said "What the . . .?"...