Monthly Archives: February 2009
Pedicure Socks from your friendly Hooking Esthetician
Since I assume that at some point winter will end, many women will be out in droves getting their feet de-hooved for spring. You can make any of these socks into a pedicure sock by simply not working the toe … Continue reading
March’s Sock – Cape Breton Cables
I was feeling more than a little homesick when I thought up this pattern. I place the blame squarely on Drogbeorn OR, who got me all misty-eyed when he started posting about wanting to buy a house in Cape Breton. … Continue reading
Another reason to make socks
To add to my “Why you should make socks” list: Socks will never make your ass look big. No matter how loud the colour or how crazy the pattern, they will never, ever make you look like you eat a … Continue reading
Welcome!!!
In all reality I have no idea who sees this blog but in the short time since I started doing a sock of the month, I’ve gotten letters from everywhere, mostly the USA, encouraging me to continue my sock-making efforts. … Continue reading
Bulky Winter Socks – UPDATED
DECEMBER 24, 2013: THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED FROM THE ORIGINAL VERSION POSTED IN 2009. THE HEEL AND TOES PROCESSES HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO BE EASIER TO WORK. These are a quick pair of socks to make, owing to the … Continue reading
February’s Sock
I was inspired by Lamb’s post about loving stockings. Unfortunately, I was inspired to make stockings and inspired to do a sock o’ the month activity about four days before the month began. I also don’t have the budget for … Continue reading
Basic Crochet Sock
OK….I’m changing up this pattern. I’m leaving the old version as is. For years now, I’ve been quietly sharing a different pattern. It works, it’s comfortable, and it is a bit different than this one. It is toe up, but … Continue reading