365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Going On The Block
Day 71: Someone is going to have warm tootsies on Christmas morning! Our Park Christmas party includes a silent auction, and I've crafted these two pair of 100% wool hiking socks specifically for the occasion.
Knitting socks is not as challenging as it sounds, and can be very addictive once you've mastered the technique of turning the heel. I prefer to work the full length of the cuff in k2, p2 rib. It helps to keep the socks from bunching up around the wearer's ankles. For hikers, I keep the foot plain. Cables or other fancy stitches tend to become uncomfortable in firmly laced boots. Save the decorative stitches for lighter weight yarns and socks you intend to be seen!
Labels:
donation,
knitting,
Park Christmas party,
silent auction,
socks
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