How to Tat Flowers on to your sockies
May 20, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under Techniques & Stitches, knitting, tatting, tutorial
Knitting socks is one of life’s great pleasures. Handmade socks are just luscious, and they….well….. um…. knock the socks off of any kind of store bought sock.
Lately, I have taken to adding a touch of whimsy to my sock knitting.
Now, I add tatted flowers to the top edges of my handknitted sockies.
I posted the pattern for tatted sock toppers a few weeks back:
Tatted Flower pattern
For awhile now, several of my friends have been asking me to please make a video about tatting.
I was kind of chicken to do that, because I hold my hands in an unconventional way in tatting.
I …read more
Book Review-Socks in the City-YES!
April 7, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under book review, knitting
There is just nothing better than having a great pair of handmade (knitted OR crocheted) socks on your feet, and yarn, needles and inspiration for the next pair!
Knitting socks is addictive.
Don’t say I haven’t warned you.
Once you’ve worn sockies that you have knitted for yourself, you’ll never want to go back to store bought socks again. Hand knit socks are infinitely more comfortable than store bought ones.
And with the spectacular yarns that are available now, they are a visual treat.
Speaking of a visual treat, wait until you see the new sock designs from Patons!
Socks in the City (click on the …read more
