Hallelujah and saints be praised!

[blamebrampton]

It is a long weekend, and I have no work work to do. At last, I can get stuck in and clean the house, beta fics, write and read (and [Poll #1411482][Poll #1411482]

Comments

[noeon.livejournal.com]

Brammers, you are a treasure. I have the happiest husband on my hands. He has always been supportive of my LJ habit but now he has seen the blessings first hand and is wowed. Also, you're just great :D

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome! I do love being helpful!

[noeon.livejournal.com]

You are a font of both useful and interesting information! And do tell me about that sock book! I have successfully knit one pair and I have too much nice yarn from Germany and too many good fine gauge needles not to press on.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

It's this one: http://www.interweavestore.com/store/p/1735-Folk-Socks-The-History-Techniques-of-Handknitted-Footwear.aspx

Great patterns, but best of all, a whole section on the technique of socks, so I have not only adapted all of her patterns to various odd feet, but also made up my own with ease. One of my most-used craft references!

[noe-fic.livejournal.com]

Yes! I have that one from my mother, though I haven't used it yet. I also have her Knitting Vintage Socks (http://www.interweavestore.com/store/p/1695-Knitting-Vintage-Socks-New-Twists-on-Classic-Patterns.aspx).

Is there a particular sock from that book you make more frequently? *fires up the needles*