It's a Wrap
These are the gifts:
And these are the wrappers:
Against all advice, I ran them once through the washer to firm them up and felt them a little bit (the better to hold up under the weight of gifts). They are stretched here on their custom-made sock blockers. I like them better after a wash, they are just a little firmer. I guess I knit loose (who knew?).
The toe-shape has caused much comment. I like them, stubby though they may be. The toes were inspired by Nancy Bush's Tallinn socks in Knitting on the Road:
(oddly oriented photo, I know, but I could not take it straight on: the flash obscured the page).
Details: Cascade 220, size 6 needles, cast on 80 st. and knit for 12", then insert a place holder yarn for afterthought heel. Heels and toes are the same: two decreases each side, every other round. Kitchener toes and heels (and may I say that I am good at the Kitchener? hee). Eileen, at my LYS, gave me the head start: her pattern is for size 7 needles, and 60 sts. but I followed her directions for the heel and toe construction, and some of her charts. Thanks Eileen!
The stockings and their gifts are winging their way to their recipients, so it is, indeed, a wrap.
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And these are the wrappers:
Against all advice, I ran them once through the washer to firm them up and felt them a little bit (the better to hold up under the weight of gifts). They are stretched here on their custom-made sock blockers. I like them better after a wash, they are just a little firmer. I guess I knit loose (who knew?).
The toe-shape has caused much comment. I like them, stubby though they may be. The toes were inspired by Nancy Bush's Tallinn socks in Knitting on the Road:
(oddly oriented photo, I know, but I could not take it straight on: the flash obscured the page).
Details: Cascade 220, size 6 needles, cast on 80 st. and knit for 12", then insert a place holder yarn for afterthought heel. Heels and toes are the same: two decreases each side, every other round. Kitchener toes and heels (and may I say that I am good at the Kitchener? hee). Eileen, at my LYS, gave me the head start: her pattern is for size 7 needles, and 60 sts. but I followed her directions for the heel and toe construction, and some of her charts. Thanks Eileen!
The stockings and their gifts are winging their way to their recipients, so it is, indeed, a wrap.
Reagan Patrice: Blogger does not give me your email to return comments. If you'd like a quick reply on Horoscope scarves, email me.
posted by Sara at 7:43 AM
8 Comments:
I'm sure the gifts are lovely, but ooooooh, the wrappers.....yum!
Speaking of winging - have you seen a box from Dallas yet?
Fantastic stockings! I like the stubby toe too. Gifts don't get lost down there! My aunt made all of our stockings and I took over for the next generation. I also use size 6 and 80 stitches.
I like those so very much. Imitation is the ultimate form of flattery. I'm going to flatter you~
Spectaular stockings! Lot's of work went into them. You're amazing...........
Beautiful stockings!
Sarah,
Thanks a bunch for everything. The address linked did not work. I used the email address found a webpage I found of yours.
Have a lovely holiday. Lucky stocking recipients!
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