TO WRAP OR NOT TO WRAP? (KNITTING WITHOUT DOG HAIR IS NOT AN OPTION)

TO WRAP OR NOT TO WRAP?

That is the question when you knit socks with short row heels and toes. At the knit-in yesterday afternoon, Jen showed Phyllis and me how she knits her short row heel with the encroachment technique. Very interesting - I know that this is Jen's favorite heel but I hadn't actually seen her knitting it. It seems to be even faster than the wrapped short row heel and/or toe. But, no, this is not about speed! With me it's about expedience. If you can save some time on one project, you can knit on another project instead. :-)

So, this morning I googled the Encroachment Sock Heel and found a bunch of great links.

If you're interested, The Sherman Sock is a great basic pattern for this heel and toe technique. And, while I was googling I also found a great tutorial with pictures that demonstrates knit encroachment and purl encroachment.

I've already picked out some yarn for this new technique, but first I have to finish two other pairs that are in the works.

Hubby and I realized on Sunday that we totally forgot our stepmother/step-MIL's birthday (even tho' it is on the family calendar in the kitchen) and therefore I did some turbo knitting yesterday afternoon. Just a little something that hubby will post today with a nice card and a piece of soap:

Since my dear co-worker is leaving for New Jersey soon, I started knitting a scarf for her last Thursday. With yummy Malabrigo. Yum-m-m-m, very soft. I love their dyes. This one is called Emerald Blue and reminds me of the ocean. I figured a scarf will keep her warm on her commutes from Joisey to the Big Apple for work. Another multi-directional scarf. I sure sound addicted to that pattern, don't I. But it works so well for variegated yarns. See?

And I made some progress on the lacy summer sweater. I think I finally figured out how I can resize the pattern to fit me. :-)

I'm getting to the point where I'll bind off the sides, and I thought it might look nice if I graft the side seams together. We'll see - you know me and grafting. But maybe I need a grafting challange. The back and the sleeves will be easy because they're knitted with just the leaf pattern with an 8-row pattern repeat. And I am knitting with Addi Lace needles - LOVE LOVE LOVE those pointy tips!

Ken and Barbie were gracious enough to pose for pictures at last:

Aren't those doll clothes fabulous? I know that I will never knit any - so I'm glad I scored some from Barbara Walker. ;-)

Last but not least, I found these on the Knitting Knurse's blog which made me giggle. And now I know a knitting knurse and a yarn doctor. :-)

Your Girl Parts Are Named:

Heart Shaped Box

Girl Parts Name Generator

Your Boobies' Names Are...

Thelma and Louise

Boobie Name Generator

Gotta run now - duty calls. :-) I already know I'll have an extra busy week but I will try and post the Boomerang heel translation at some point as well as more knitting progress on this side of the fence.

Posted by Claudia on June 18, 2007 8:04 AM | Permalink

KNITTING WITHOUT DOG HAIR IS NOT AN OPTION

TO WRAP OR NOT TO WRAP?

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