The picture is really about his new socks, but I get distracted when Jim wears shorts. He loves long socks, but I don't love knitting them. I'm very happy that this pair is done. The stripes of the Kroy FX helped make them fun.
And in other news, here's a tip for casting on a lot of stitches. I like to put in stitch markers every 20 stitches to make counting easier and more accurate. One time I had to cast on over 400 stitches (it was for a bottom up shawl). Not being sure I even had that many stitch markers, I grabbed a contrasting ball of sock yarn and after casting on twenty stitches I put in a slip knot of the contrast yarn. Then, every twenty stitches I put in a backward loop of contrast yarn, making sure that there was plenty of extra contrast yarn in between. I didn't cut the contrast yarn, so it's not wasted and can be used again or even knit with.
And here it is, my latest unvention:
Excellent idea for the stitch markers while casting on...and no loss of yarn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. I ususally cut the thread and have a bunch of spare bits about.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! You have the best husband. And - Eadon is one drop dead gorgeous sweater.
ReplyDeleteYeah those are some long socks. I don't blame you for not enjoying knitting them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for long cast ons! Thank you for unventing it.
ReplyDeleteI was reading on Rav that you were making Eadon. It would seem I am stalking you, and I mean that in the nicest possible way.
Might that be some Felted Tweed? I love the Eadon sweater -- I'll be watching to see how yours turns out.
ReplyDeleteI hope the poison ivy has cleared up. Miserable stuff.