Aug 20

Aug 20 No. 2 Pencil Socks

Back to school is in the air. The No. 2 Pencil socks, from The Yarn Enabler charmed me. The pattern is written for toe up and cuff down knitting and features the Fish Lips Kiss heel. Toe up and FLK heels are my sock knitting happy place. They'll definitely be part of my fall crafting.

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Knit Fold Pleat Repeat

Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilities--and new combinations that come to light once you begin--are nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory, and to introduce pleats, welts, and slices along the way. Every pattern has a gorgeous high-fashion style, and the projects are so addictive to knit--you may find yourself making the same garment in new colors and yarns so you'll have one for each season. The book includes thirty-six patterns in all, each with variations.