The 2023 Sock Project Give-Away
On August 26, 2023 by PamI have given away a LOT of socks in the past couple of years. Have you ever received a gift with strings attached? I have and it is uncomfortable. Know this for sure, when I give you a gift, it is because I love you and care about you and I think the gift I
SOCKS for people who don’t even like SOCKS…
On July 19, 2023 by PamWe all know these people – the sock haters – the people who do NOT like to wear socks. I get it. Some people just hate to wear socks. To some they are a necessary evil when you put your boots on to go outside on a cold winter’s day. While you can do just
The 2023 Sock Give-Away
On June 17, 2023 by PamI am getting very fast at knitting socks. Every month yields about 3 socks now – maybe even 2 pairs. I have now decided that it is time to try a new pattern. I have been creating toe-up socks. They are fairly straight forward and I have the pattern pretty much memorized – it is
Still Knitting Socks…May 2023
On May 17, 2023 by PamIt is only May 17th and I have already finished my pair of socks for May! Yes, I am definitely getting faster at knitting socks. Maybe this month, I feel like I will be able to knit two pairs. I am giving these away as I knit them. I have been giving them to my
The 2023 Sock Project – April Sock
On April 19, 2023 by PamThis months sock goes to our dear friend and naturopath, Dr. Carrie. After recording an amazing podcast with her (I hope you have had a chance to listen), I decided that I would knit her a pair of socks. Dr. Carrie loves to be outdoors – and she is positive, loves her job and definitely
Easter Bunnies from Squares
On April 6, 2023 by PamEvery Easter, I like to try something new to give away to little (and big) friends. Along with baking LOTS of paska (or Mennonite Easter Bread), I like to sew or knit something fun. This year, I knit several different sized squares and created little bunnies. I have attached the instructions below…. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-bunny-from-a-square Here is
The 2023 Sock Give-Away – March
On April 3, 2023 by PamThese socks are going to our first podcast guest of 2023 – I have decided to knit a pair of socks for anyone who comes on our podcast (unless the knit their own socks, lol). It is a fun way to honour those who are willing to share their story and their expertise with us.
Fibre Market…
On March 12, 2023 by PamToday, we took a little trip to Hamilton to the 2023 Fibre Market to take a look at some local yarn distributers and dyers. It was a lot of fun to walk around and “touch” some beautiful yarn. Of course, we had to buy a little yarn for ourselves. It was a lot of fun
Are you ready to try something new? 2023 Sock Project Giveaway – February
On February 23, 2023 by PamI am reading a book by Seth Godin called “Practice”. He talks about life being about practice and being generous and changing the lives of those around you is simply about “taking action”. Here is his list to help you “practice”…Skill is not the same of talent. A good process; can lead to good outcomes,
2023 Sock Project Give Away – January
On February 2, 2023 by PamThis year, instead of holding on to all the socks and giving them away at the end of the year, I am giving the socks away as I make them. This pair was made out of yarn scraps – little pieces of leftover yarn from various other socks that have been made previously. The best
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