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I made a pair of socks. They aren't anything special, just worsted weight for warmth, Caron acrylic, sensible grey. I have put off making socks since I started knitting in 2010, but now I have overcome that hurdle. They aren't my best work, but I'm proud that I finished them both and they fit! Maybe I'll even get brave enough to use sock yarn one of these days.

Lucy has ask me to pass along to MWK that she now has an on line tuition with Craftsy.com. Its launch was on this past Wed and is available for half price. She is teaching the ins and outs of Double Knitting in this Tutorial. Have a look and let Lucy know what you think.

Here are some photos of the man-shawl I just finished last week -- Earth & Sky by Stephen West. Knitted up on size 6 circulars with DK weight Shepherd's Wool (Seabreeze, Frosty Blue, and White).

Everyone loves getting presents but as a fiber artist, I’ve discovered a world of gifts that I never imagined. These are the gifts of potential.

This is the Pattern by Millard Fontenot that benefits the Mens Knitting Retreats Scholarship fund.

Found a few online Apps useful for making knitting charts and patterns

For drawing free form charts:
http://www.tricksyknitter.com/pages/knitting-chart-maker.php

For converting Pictures to charts:
http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/
had a different link for knitPro, but i like this one better

For basic sweater pattern generator:

Inbetween major projects right now, thought I would try something new... 2 color double knit.
Nothing too big a keychain fob, for my utility knife at work, (hate digging in my back pocket when it falls sideways, to replace the I-cord loop currently on it)

I'm new to this site. I learned to crochet years ago, but haven't in a long time. Started knitting a few years ago, but quit after maybe a year because of hand problems. Picked it up again last fall, and now seem to be addicted. Not looking for a cure. Mostly knitting socks, lately.

Hello my friends,