Category Archives: Socks

Slightly Biased

Posted on January 26, 2011 by GeekKnitter

I have become obsessed. People who know me well will wonder why I feel the need to point this out, but that’s entirely beside the point. My current obsession is with Cat Bordhi and her New Pathways for Sock Knitters … Continue reading →

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Strange Beginnings

Posted on December 15, 2010 by GeekKnitter

There are times when you just have to trust a designer. You fall in love with all the pretty projects you see on Ravelry, you pick the yarn and you dive right in. Then there comes a time when what … Continue reading →

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Some Colors Are Easy

Posted on August 11, 2010 by GeekKnitter

I’ve been hunting around to see if I can find a suitable backdrop to use for photos of the lovely purple shawl taking shape on a pair of US 3’s, but it’s proving to be elusive. In the meantime, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Gauge Bites

Posted on May 18, 2010 by GeekKnitter

Especially when you completely fail to check it. Remember the too short cabled sock? I bit the bullet and frogged it all the way back. I knit it again; giving myself the extra length I needed in the foot, and … Continue reading →

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Piffle

Posted on March 29, 2010 by GeekKnitter

Is this thing still on? Well, I’m back. I’m tired but happy, after the successful launch of a volunteer project, which ate up most of my free time and a goodly chunk of my (virtually non-existent) energy. It went well, … Continue reading →

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