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Aknita

I don't usually post WIP progress, but as I am constantly learning new things with this sock I am making an exception.

With this provisional cast on method, the crochet waste yarn unzips very easily indeed.

Then there are short rows Shocked

I have been knitting both socks, and have got to the point where I do the heel shaping. The cuff is fairly straightforward at first until it's time for something called a Kihnu Vits Braid - an Estonian technique followed by a corrugated rib!!!!!! Shocked

The sock was my January parcel from the Soctopus Sock Club, and the yarn is Chameleon Colorworks Evolution # Peppermint Cheer.

And as you can see, the hook, while not necessarily my friend, is no longer the enemy Wink

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pictish · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:21 pm Post subject:

Very impressive Joy!!! I love the Evolution Razz

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Anna · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject:

I'm impressed!

Without meaning to sound rude, the middle photo reminds me of a slice of watermelon! This in turns reminds me I have some melon in the fridge. Be back soon Laughing

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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Its looking good Joy Very Happy

slowasasnail · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

That is lovely. You should show off your toe with pride.
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FatCat · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

wow, that is looking great! That's so neat and the yarn is gorgeous!

I've never got the hang of crochet cast ons, I never seem to manage to pick up the stitches in the right loops so they never "unzip" nicely and it ends up time-consuming and messy Evil or Very Mad

I try to avoid them at all costs now Rolling Eyes

I thought it looked like watermelon too ... Embarassed

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Aknita · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

Thank you . Watermelon bed socks it is then.... Wink

Cathy, with this crochet cast on you have crocheted onto a dpn, so you just knit as usual, no knitting into crochet bumps, just knitting as normal, then just unzip to expose the live stitches.

I have Lucy Neatby's wonderful dvd, but have found this on You Tube. If I can do this, just about anyone can!

provisional crochet cast on
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gilraen · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:26 pm Post subject:

I was cheering your progress on silently on the Socktopus Rav thread!! Kudos for the accomplishment Joy!!! Smile

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KnittingLadybird · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

That's crackingly good toe Joy! you're going great guns, here's to toes!

It's going to be a fab pair of socks Very Happy

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craftylady · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

I'm very impressed both by the socks and the provisional crochet cast on.

Keep up the good work Aknita and I'm looking forward to seeing the heel.

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