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]

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*