Socks, Socks and MORE Socks…
On December 6, 2024 by PamAnother month and another pair of hand knit socks. Why do I knit socks? 1. Socks are a VERY portable project. I can stuff them in my purse or bag and knit them on a plane, in the car, at a coffee shop, or while chatting after dinner. They don’t require a huge ball of
The “30 Minutes a Day” Sock
On November 2, 2024 by PamWhat do you spend 30 minutes doing each day? What are 30 things you can do in 30 minutes? Write snail mail or a card to send to a friendFold laundry and put it awayRead a few chapters of a bookDo a spot clean of your house and put things away out of placeDo a
Socks from September 2024
On October 8, 2024 by PamI continue to knit one pair of socks every month. Sometimes, I save them and then find random times to give them out to people but, this month, I kept the in-house and gave them to my husband, Charles. The yarn for these was VERY thin and so, they will fit nicely inside shoes for
Even Kids deserve a new pair of socks…
On August 23, 2024 by PamThis pattern is great for kids from 5-8 years old. I made these for my friend, Mason who is 5 and he wore them to bed when he first got them. They were a big hit. Kids love handmade things and this young man is very appreciative of receiving gifts so it is fun to
Socks and Sock Yarn…
On August 5, 2024 by PamI am often complimented on the combination of colours for my socks. I tell everyone it is the yarn and I laugh but, in fact it really is. Sock yarn is created by machine to created patterns and stripes as you knit the socks. It requires you to be flexible and make socks that are
A Pair of Socks – June 2024
On July 4, 2024 by PamA quick history of socks… http://wabi-sabi.caKnitting socks goes back at least to the 11th century. The oldest surviving knitted item is a pair of colourwork socks from Egypt, and while no earlier items have yet been discovered, the complexity of both the sock construction and the colourwork suggests that the craft was developed much earlier (because, after all, if
May 2024 SOCKS
On May 23, 2024 by PamI am still knitting a pair of socks each month. I have talked about the benefits of knitting before but, these days, I am focused on improving the function of my vagus nerve, as well as learning how to consistently taken a few minutes each day to intentionally experience positive emotions and just feel good
“Snazzy Socks for Charles”
On April 16, 2024 by PamEvery once in awhile you have to knit a pair of socks for someone you love! It is NOT a hardship but, it is a reminder how important it is to show love, show kindness and practice unconditional positive regard every single day. Life is too short to not listen, not care and not make
The Last of the Hats…Spring is Here!
On March 27, 2024 by PamI have been knitting hats this winter. I am going to tuck them away to donate or give as gifts when Fall/Winter arrive on our doorstep once again. What is next? I don’t know quite yet but, I might work on a few sewing projects instead…time will tell. One of the things that I LOVE
Colourful Hats…
On March 13, 2024 by PamI just keep knitting hats – why? Well, at the right time of year, everyone is happy for a nice warm hat. The toque is an important part of our heritage as Canadians. The Canadian-English term was assimilated from the Canadian-French word tuque, and first appeared in this context around 1870. The fashion is said
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