Author Archives: Nicole
8 Fabulous Reasons Why You Should Make Socks
I wrote this post back in 2008, then revamped it in 2014. I figure now is a good time to rewrite it again for 2023! Socks are low cost luxury Socks give us the chance to sample expensive, hand-painted artisinal … Continue reading
Choosing the right sock yarn
I’m going to try to steer clear of brands in this post because I just want to talk about yarn in general. In deciding to revamp these dusty old patterns I am seeking out nice yarn to do it. While … Continue reading
Updates ahead!
It is my plan to update some of these sock patterns, specifically the beginner ones. When I first wrote them I used the best camera available to me at the time. Some of these patterns are from 2008/9 and things … Continue reading
It’s time to say goodbye…
….to some of these patterns!!! I have decided to retire certain patterns. They’re not the most popular ones. I am not deleting them permanently, I’m just making their pages into drafts. If their end location happens to be a Raverly, … Continue reading
Basic Crochet Sock
This is a lead in page to the PDF of this pattern. For whatever reason. the PDF link won’t generate on the ravelry pattern page. If I put it in the link field in editing, I get the red marker … Continue reading
Housekeeping
Hey sock lovers!! After a long absence away from this site, I decided to finish cleaning out the posts. My goal is to get this site lean and mean and down to the patterns and related articles. My next goal … Continue reading
Heel Turning – OLD Video
I found this video in my YouTube Channel. It was shot quickly, for someone who needed to know how to turn a heel. I don’t know why it was marked private, but meh, whatever. I made it public now. In … Continue reading
Christmas Stocking
Here’s a quick stocking pattern that works up while you watch tv. UPDATE!!! This morning (December 9th) I shot two videos. The first one shows the Tunisian lace being made and the second shows a Tunisian bind off: Tunisian lace … Continue reading
Why blocking is important, even for socks
I’m sitting in the food court of the shopping centre where I work. I decided to pull out a sock that I’m working on, whose pattern will be used in an upcoming FREE sock class for everyone who wants it. … Continue reading
Fabulous Hand-made Hooks
Most of the hooks that I use are bright powder-coated aluminum Boye hooks. They’re sturdy, bright to look at, and they allow me to work quickly. They’re also extremely affordable, at about $2.99 each. However, now and then we like … Continue reading