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Blocking socks sans sock blocker

Mon, 2008-06-09 23:16 — MarkFifersMyHero

Pretty self-explanatory... how can I block socks without one of those fancy sock blockers? I'm experimenting with lace (simple, but turning out well).... ideas?

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Thu, 2008-06-12 11:33 — scottly
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Yes, a foot make an

Yes, a foot make an excellent sock blocker.

Wed, 2008-06-11 14:08 — Knipper
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I also use my foot and off I

I also use my foot and off I go.

Tue, 2008-06-10 18:18 — Aaronknits
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I'm with Mel on this one.

I'm with Mel on this one. work those ends in and put those babies on!

Tue, 2008-06-10 12:57 — drmel94
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My sock blocker is my foot.

My sock blocker is my foot. :-)

Tue, 2008-06-10 05:46 — ManMadeKnits
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How many socks could a sock

How many socks could a sock blocker block if a sock blocker could block socks?

Mon, 2008-06-09 23:40 — YarnGuy716
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I knew I had seen ways of

I knew I had seen ways of making sock blaocker, so I googled. One was uses a wire coat hanger another is a DIY sock blocker