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Posted by Spike Driver on May 20, 2006, 9:39 pm
Joy wrote:
> Well, I've made some definite progress. My elbow is improving, and I
> am able to knit with a support brace. I worked for a while with the
> sock looms I purchased and didn't like the results, but I think I
> learned some things, so I've been playing around with techniques,
> numbers, etc. the past couple days.
>
> I just finished a sock with a short-row heel (no picking up stitches)
> which turned out acceptably for a first attempt. It is way too small
> for me, but would fit an elementary-aged girl, I think. This now
> leaves me with three, yes three, mateless socks that will all work for
> gifts someday when they are properly mated, since none of them actually
> fit me!
>
> I do have hope for a pair of sock that I can wear - I just purchased
> the book "Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch, and it has
> some amazing charts for different foot measurements; number of
> stitches; types of needles; techniques for cuffs, legs, heels, and
> toes; basically a do-it-yourself mix and match guide.
>
> Getting there is half the fun, right?
> Joy
>
Joy,
I have that book. It gives you the info to knit socks from measurements
you take with any yarn.
Good luck,
Hugs & God bless,
Dennis & Gail
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