Magic Loop Rocks!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Candy Socks
My daughters socks. This sock was so easy to make using the magic loop method. Time to do the second one.
One pair of socks for my daughter
I picked up this yarn at the little shop in the Suq. I already knitted one sock. I am half way through the other. I was thinking of making a goal for this coming month of November. Four pairs of socks by the end of the month. One pair each week. Can I do it? I believe I can. And also I need to make myself a poncho. I already ordered the yarn. So when I get it, I can start right away. Here are 2 pics of the sock.
Monday, October 09, 2006
I need to knit lots of socks this winter
I started on a pair of socks. It has become easier to knit socks these days. I need to find a good source online of sock yarn with reasonable prices. I want to purchase good wool that is warm and not itchy. I checked out knitpicks and it has nice prices. What I really wanted to try is dyeing my own yarn. I do have space to do it. I can make my own colors. I have seen knitters dye there own yarn is such beautiful shades, I want to do the same. Here is a little pic of the sock I am knitting for my daughter. The socks here in Egypt are expensive and are very thin. I am thinking of purchasing a yard of leather or suede and make my own slipper bottoms to extend the life of the sock. Maybe I will check into that in Nasr City, Egypt. They should have a shop that sells leather and suede. I heard they have a big yarn shop there. I have to check it to beleive it. I am going to take some pics of Nasr city. Boy, it is so crowded there. And you have to cross the street like a chicken, quick and fast. Have to be careful not to get hit by a car. I don't think I would take the kids with me, that way I won't have to worry about them. Darn it, Blogger is not letting me post my pic. I will try again tomorrow.
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