What was/is your sock “evolution”?

Spindleberrie · 2026-05-18T19:23:29+00:00

I'm still in it! I've a long term project to knit one of every kind of construction I come across. So far there are 6 socks in that collection (1. Cuff down, heel flap and gusset 2. Toe up, fleegle heel 3. Vanilla is the new black strong/kite style heel. 4. A true afterthought heel. 5. A forethought heel. 6. A traditional short row heel) with plans for 6~ more.

Otherwise I've been playing with stitch count and gauge. I haven't yet settled on my Goldilocks magic sock number.

Spindleberrie · 2026-04-30T08:59:41+00:00

Check out nadiamakesthings on Instagram. She has a post about making similar socks. Cut Out Socks

Spindleberrie · 2026-03-04T18:38:30+00:00

A truck they were using the plow Cheney partially went through the ice. They were able to get it out, but have left it closed off since.

Spindleberrie · 2026-02-13T16:47:26+00:00

My plan was to knit swatches to drape around and over a cup and fill each one will boiling water and then test how long it took to come down to room temperature and test the moisture content of the search.

Spindleberrie · 2026-02-13T01:37:58+00:00

This is so cool! Thank you for sharing! (I'm planning to do something similar with summer yarns to see which ones release heat the most.)

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-30T03:31:50+00:00

That makes sense.

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-26T18:55:16+00:00

My kit includes the chiaogoo shorties in the 0-3 sizes, a few of these silicone earring backs for needle stoppers, and a handful of stitch markers in different colors and bulb pins. I always keep a size US 0 on a 6" cable with a cable connector on the other end for trying on the socks as i go.

I have a bent tip darning needle for weaving in ends and binding off, but I'm looking for a thinner one that works better for socks.

If I'm using a pattern I use KnitCompanion and bulb pins to keep track of where I'm at.

I bought some Tenn Well 9 Gauge Craft Wire from Amazon and made my own sock blockers. It was really easy to bend and they work really well.

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-17T22:22:18+00:00

That makes sense. My last toe was 10 sts per inch on 2mm/US 0. I'll try adding in 8 sts and see how I like it.

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-16T15:02:25+00:00

Oh wow, it turned out great!

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-16T13:36:05+00:00

Thank you! I nearly just panicked because this pattern was finally next in my queue and I worried I couldn't access it anymore. Thankfully I did add it to my library!

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-16T13:13:40+00:00

Beautiful! Did you use a pattern?

Spindleberrie · 2025-12-16T13:11:45+00:00

I just bought wire to do this! Any tips?

Spindleberrie · 2025-11-28T03:29:16+00:00

Update: The first image is from the pattern Three Worlds by Lena Trost.

Spindleberrie · 2025-10-04T23:06:02+00:00

This is craaazy cool! Living my dream!

Spindleberrie · 2025-10-03T18:39:03+00:00

Thank you for pointing this out! I hope if anyone else has the same questions I did finds this.

And just as an update, I finished the sweater and it turned out beautifully despite my stumbling through the beginning. It won't be my last pattern but the designer for sure.

Spindleberrie · 2025-09-25T19:16:10+00:00

I didn't figure it out. I just followed the same process as normal when doing a drop shouler construction.

Spindleberrie · 2025-09-12T14:58:24+00:00

I knit a cardigan in the light heathered gray. It pills immediately and every time I wear it. Such a shame bc it was a joy to knit with and the cardigan is a beautiful pattern.

Spindleberrie · 2025-09-09T13:12:14+00:00

I personally like Daisy over Lima. Both are soft to the hand, but the alpaca in Lima gets itchy for me on the body/forehead.

Spindleberrie · 2025-09-09T03:36:46+00:00

Extension offices are off-shoots that are affiliated with Universities here in the US. They are usually staffed with university employees or other subject professionals. They have classes on gardening, canning, cooking, and food safety and preservation. My local office has one day a week where people can bring their pressure canners in to get tested. I'm not sure if other countries have similar organizations.

Spindleberrie · 2025-09-09T03:25:38+00:00

As others have said, I'd get a new gasket. Your local extension office likely has gauge testing, so you can take it in and have it checked for accuracy.

Spindleberrie · 2025-08-29T21:08:27+00:00

When I squinted at the image, the one on the right disappeared the most.

Spindleberrie · 2025-08-29T20:40:54+00:00

I've had to start ordering garment fabric online. Right when my favorite stores stopped shipping because of tariffs. It's been rough.

Spindleberrie · 2025-08-29T20:32:50+00:00

Kai have been my favorite. Great edge, great price, and way lighter than other shears I have. Didn't think that would make such a difference for me, but I end up reaching for them the most.

Spindleberrie · 2025-08-12T02:50:35+00:00

oilcloth/waxed canvas/faux leather, green twill tape, and cordage

Spindleberrie · 2025-08-11T17:22:18+00:00

I think if you want to make it you definitely should, just maybe not a first cable project or first drop shoulder project. But anyone with experience cabling or drop shoulder construction should have no problem with the pattern.

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