Author Archives: Nicole
May’s Sock – Bistro, bistro!!!
Yarn: 1 skein Kertzer On Your Toes Bamboo, White Hook: 2.25mmGauge: 5.85 sc=1″ I made these for my mother, for her birthday, so there are no photos of them being worn. Her foot dimensions are 8″ total foot length and … Continue reading
Knitting/Crochet Combos
I have been playing with knitting and crochet in the same sock. A lot of people have been e-mailing me to ask if they can knit a sock flat, not round. Yes, you can. In fact, there is a 2-needle … Continue reading
The Comfort Factor
Someone left a comment on one of the other entries in regards to how comfortable these socks are to wear. Every pair that I’ve posted on this blog has been made for me and they all get worn. I work … Continue reading
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