Waves of fall socks

 Waves of Fall socks 

By KaRi Wymer

Fingering weight yarn 

Size US1.5 needles

4 stitch markers

Co 66 sts, join

Rnd1- knit

Rnd 2- purl

Rnd 3- knit

Rnd 4- purl

Rnd 5,7,9- *k2tog, k2, (kfb) twice, k3, ssk*, if mid needle, pm. Repeat around 

Rnd 6,8- knit

Rnd 10- purl

Repeat 1-10 again 

Decrease stitches by 2- 64 stitches

Repeat 1-4 once more. 

Knit to 5 rows before desired length for heel

Purl one round

Knit one round

Purl one round

Knit one round

Purl one round 

Over 1/2 of stitches, make heel flap

Row 1- sl1, knit to end

Row 2- (sl1, p) to end

Repeat row 1 & 2 16 more times (32 rows) 

Sl1 knit across, turn

Turn heel 

Row 1 (wrong side): Purl across half the steps of your heel flap plus 1, purl 2 together, purl 1. Now TURN the work.

Row 2 (right side): Slip 1, knit 3, SSK, knit 1, TURN.

Row 3: Slip 1, purl 4, purl 2 together, purl 1, TURN.

Row 4: Slip 1, knit 5, SSK, knit 1, TURN.

Row 5: Slip 1, purl 6, purl 2 together, purl 1, TURN.

Row 6: Slip 1, knit 7, SSK, knit 1, TURN.

Continue in pattern to use up all stitches. 

Pick up and knit down side of heel flap- 16 sts. Knit across top of sock. Pick up and knit heel flap- 16 sts

Knit one row. 

Knit across heel, Knit 13 up the side, ssk, k1, knit across top of foot, k1, k2tog, k to marker

Knit around

Knit across heel, Knit 12 up the side, ssk, k1, knit across top of foot, k1, k2tog, k to marker

Knit around

Knit across heel, Knit 11 up the side, ssk, k1, knit across top of foot, k1, k2tog, k to marker

Knit around

Knit across heel, Knit 10 up the side, ssk, k1, knit across top of foot, k1, k2tog, k to marker

Knit around 

(Continue in pattern until 32 total for bottom of foot and 32 on top of foot. 

Knit even until about 1.5 inches from total length of foot. 

Toe decreases: 

Toe one: K1, ssk, knit to 3 stitches before end of needle, k2 tog, k 1 repeat again. 

Toe two: knit 

Continue these two rows until 24 stitches. 

Then do toe one until 14 stitches. 

Kitchener. 

Weave in all ends

Episode 281:

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272: Hiatius is over.

Episode 272:

Hiatus over

Weigh in:

So many have come and gone. 2 in front of me: 

Blue sands sweater in blueberry cobbler from Bernat

Community blanket from Knittin’in the Mitten- 6 colors of cascade 220

Finished:

Crimson beret : LionBrand- Touch of Alpaca - crimson- no pattern. Cast on 88- 1 inch 1x1 twisted rib.  increase every other row 8x until 16 between markers. Then decrease every other row 8x until 8 stitch’s. Bind off. Soak. Stretch over dinner plate to block. 

Brambles- LionBrand - Wool-Ease- grey - pattern from knitty. Large. Boo loves it!

Recipes: 

Plans for the cast: once a month feed until I/we can do more. 

Reviews of products: 4 in the queue so far...wait for them. 

Boo is moving to Indianapolis.

On the menu:

Hello 2019!

Words: calm and declutter 

Resolution: weigh daily- track food. 

Gadget:

Knit 100 interweave. Barnes and Noble. Recap of patterns from their magazines over the years. So many I want to knit. 

First: NYCO- dahlia sweater with front changes from others on Ravelry. 

Episode 271: Brioche broke my brain!

Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com
Thank you for listening.


Check out this episode!

Episode 271:

Weigh in:

Finished:

nothing- not a lot of knitting time. 

On my needles and hooks:

Exploration station by Stephen West- Madeline Tosh Merino Light-

Socks -cranberry relish- north cabin fiber crafts -PhD 

Socks- heritage- patriot colorway - using flexi flips- PhD 

Exercise:

Alpaca from a coworkers farm.

Appetizers:

Filatura di Crosa is one of the historical handknitting brands of the great northern Italian wool tradition. For over 75 years the butterfly brand has been a recognized and recognizable symbol of excellence in handknitting yarn in the world.

From the 1970s, Filatura di Crosa's collaborations with the great Italian fashion houses brought creativity to its peak. Today, Filatura di Crosa continues its tradition and adheres to producing only the finest quality yarns made with the best raw materials. 

The Jade Shawl is is a two-color shawl knit from the bottom up with two of our yarns, Madras and Tempo. Throughout the pattern, you'll change colors using short rows. 

Changed to a different pattern: Be Simple Variations shawl. 

http://filaturadicrosa.com/en/hand-knitting-yarns/Spring-Summer/Tempo 

Lazadas Knitting Accessories creates beautifully functional products especially for yarn lovers. Whether you knit or crochet, you are sure to love these clever and time-saving accessories! We're looking for reviews of two products this spring: 

Flexible Blocking Wires

Blocking your knitted or crocheted pieces never was so easy, fast and enjoyable. The Lazadas super flexible blocking wire sets allow you to easily shape and set your shawls, stoles, scarves and even sweaters. Because these wires are super flexible, no matter if your project has curves, scalloped or straight edges these wires will adapt to the desired shape.

Grocery Shopping:

Celtic Cables Crochet by Bonnie Barker

Groupon- Duvet cover 

used an older comforter. Put button holes in corners to tie in. 

thinking of making a quilt top duvet cover. 

Recipes:

Spring cleaning-

new steam cleaner

steam mop

Back to basics- 

tracking my food-

surprise! Too many calories and carbs. Tracking. Mfp vs written journal. 

Netflix movie- magic pill. Talks about Keto. Aiming to get back to ketosis. 

goal 40# down 

exercise and movement daily

Class was cancelled. 

Really want to learn free form embroidery to embellish things. 

On the menu:

Relay for life- June 1st

ask me for info if you’re like to donate. 

Stitches MidWest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Knittin’ in the Mitten 2018 about 1/2 full

Gadget:

Bag holder from Ikea 

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80010222/

Episode 270: My Mind is Gone

Show notes are available at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com or on Ravelry.
Thank you for listening.


Check out this episode!

Episode 270:

Weigh in:

Finished:

Snowboarder hats- woolease thick n quick

Oversized vest- knit-1 (2006)- original pattern calls for LionBrand Homespun. I’m using LionBrand Scarfie in Cream-taupe and 10.5 likke needles

Socks- beautiful mess

Socks- online super sock

Virus shawl- lion brand Mandela 

On my needles and hooks:

Pink Potato Chip: Crystal Palace Yarns- Nocturne Aran in 623 Raspberry.

Size 9 hiya hiya needles. 

Exploration station by Stephen West- Madeline Tosh Merino Light-

Socks -cranberry relish- north cabin fiber crafts

Socks- heritage- patriot colorway - using flexi flips

Exercise:

Buffalo- cloud spun on a Turkish from Daizie Knits

Merino- drop spindle

Appetizers:

None

Grocery Shopping:

Turtle purl- brown coats unite- sock yarn

5 skeins singles for a Starting Point Shawl and Mink fiber- CJKopec creations

Cowabunga sock yarn and sock pattern-BaH Yarns 

Yarn hoarder with pink lipstick heels and toes yarn from leading men’s fiber arts. 

Recipes:

Yarn con

On the menu:

Knittin’ in the Mitten 2018 about 1/2 full

Stitches MidWest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Gadget:

Honda CRV 

Episode 269: Opinions are like Noses

Thank you for listening!!

Episode 269:

 

Weigh in:

Finished:

True North hats: 2 hats wool ease thick n quick- size 13&15 needles

Raised squares waffle baby blanket- LionBrand ice cream- banana split size f hook

F bombs- no pattern- Cascade 220 scraps

 

On my needles and hooks:

Oversized vest- knit-1 (2006)- original pattern calls for LionBrand Homespun. I’m using Lion Brand Scarfie in Cream-taupe and 10.5 likke needles

Pink Potato Chip: Crystal Palace Yarns- Nocturne Aran in 623 Raspberry.

Size 9 hiya hiya needles. 

 

Exercise:

Fiber Addiction braid -2 ply- 145 yards

  

Appetizer:

Be Sweet Magic ball: 

The Magic Ball is a divine arrangement of hand dyed boucle and brushed mohair yarns tied with knobby, ribbon, and metallic goodies. Available in 48 enchanting colors!

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Yardage: 90-95 yards/87 meters per 50g skein

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Gauge: 14 sts = 4" / 10 cm

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Needle Size: US 9 / 5.5 mm

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Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water, dry flat.

 

More information about Be Sweet

Be Sweet was founded on the principle of being kind to others. Nadine Curtis created Be Sweet in 2003 while living in Cape Town, South Africa. In May of 2015, Laurie Cook purchased Be Sweet and relocated the company to Owosso, Michigan.

Be Sweet’s mission; to bring socially and environmentally friendly products to fashionable consumers that evoke an individual style and help support community development around the world.

Other helpful info:

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Social media posts can use the #besweetyarns hashtag.

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Be Sweet is active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Ravelry.

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Please credit Be Sweet for providing product for review.

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1-2 skeins maximum per reviewer; we can ship to US and Canada.

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If you would like to do a giveaway with this review, please e-mail us and we can help set that up for you.

 

 

Bijou Basin Ranch is pleased to introduce Himalayan Summit, a new fingering weight yarn base for fall. This 50/50 blend of Tibetan Yak and Superfine Merino will delight your senses, and you can choose from 9 hand-dyed colors in their Autumn Spices palette, inspired by the exotic flavors of the season. It's great for crochet, too! 

 

Talking Points for Himalayan Summit:

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Fiber Content: 50% Tibetan Yak, 50% Superfine Merino

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Hand dyed in semi-solid and variegated colors by MJ Yarns and ModeKnit Yarn

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3.5 oz skein = 325 yards/297 meters

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Fingering weight (16 wpi)

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Recommended needle size: US 3 - 5, 6 stitches per inch

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Care Instructions: Hand wash, dry flat for best results.

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Exclusive knitting pattern for this yarn, Eyelet of the Tiger, is available as a discounted project kit or for individual purchase.

More information about Bijou Basin Ranch

Established in 2005, Bijou Basin Ranch is a small family owned and operated yak ranch situated on the open plains of western Colorado, about 65 miles southeast of Denver.

Our primary goal is to produce and sell high-quality fibers and yarns made with premium yak fibers and other luxury fibers. We raise registered, full-blooded Tibetan yaks that have superior glossy coats which are harvested annually. We also supplement the fiber we harvest from our yaks by purchasing quality yak fiber from other yak ranchers across the country and abroad.

Our yarns are made in the USA as well as abroad, and many are hand-dyed with care by color experts at various large and small dye houses primarily here in the US but in some cases abroad as well. Our full range of yarns and fibers are sold under the Bijou Spun label through our online store and other yarn retailers across the US. Bijou Basin Ranch also attends many fiber festivals and other knitting-related events each year.

 

Allure fine fiber and fabric wash: Allure, Fragrance Free

Fine Fiber and Fabric Wash!

Allure  provides a superior wash that removes soils and odors yet still guards colors.  Available in 16 oz. and 3.4 oz. bottles and a 0.23 oz. single-use packet.  This all natural, no rinse wash is backed by thirty years of experience; the premium no residue formula was developed specifically for fine fiber care by our own resident chemist, Eileen Koop!  Allure is available in three sizes, a 16-ounce bottle, a 3.4 ounce travel size (TSA approved) and a one gallon jug with a convenient pump perfect for people with a lot of fiber to clean like indie dyers

allure’s Fragrance Free wash is the same great no residue, no rinse formula, but with no scent added.  It is allure, without any fragrance added to take away the natural scent of the product.  If you are a scent sensitive person, use allure Fragrance Free on all your prized hand-knits and delicates.

 Our All Natural Formula is:

 

     Biodegradable

     Color Safe

     Tough on stains

     Septic/gray water safe               Contains:

     No dyes, enzymes, or phosphates

     No optical brighteners

     No formaldehyde

     No gluten

 

Ingredients:

Water

Natural Cleaning agents - (Derived from Palm oil and corn, lifts and suspends soil and stains)

Plant derived fiber conditioner (Helps remove soil and smooth fibers)

Natural fragrance (Composed of essential oils and extracts)

Preservative (Acts as an antibacterial to prevent contamination)

Not tested on animals

 

Grocery Shopping:

Retro ergo fit crochet hooks. Amazon. Comes with a case.

Wood burning wand and Learn to burn book

Metal stamping alphabet- 2 hammers. Need a metal plate to pound on. 

Mira handcrafts- 40 mini skeins -started a mini granny blanket. Might order another 40 minis.

Wrist Ruler- Black- Mimi’s needle basket on Etsy

AnnTudor- Critter Keesters- pigs and sheep stitch markers

Persian tiles afghan Book 

 

 

Word for 2018:

Confidence

New quote each week at work. Fostering positivity. 

Essential oil jewelry. 

 

Recipes:

Olympics/ ravellenic games

Shipt- 

 

 

 

On the menu:

Knit & Spin Day- March 10th  in Grand Haven           

      Also Trunk show at Michigan Fiber Studio in Grand Rapids

Yarn Con- Chicago

Stitches MidWest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Knittin’ in the Mitten 2018 about 1/2 full

 

 

Gadget:

  Coco Knits Leather cord and needle Stitch Holder Kit

 

 

Check out this episode!

Episode 268: Quiet New Year

Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the Ravelry group.
Thank you for listening.

Check out this episode!

Episode 268:

Weigh in:

Finished: 

On my needles and hooks:

Oversized vest- knit-1 (2006)- original pattern calls for LionBrand Homespun. I’m using LionBrand Scarfie in Cream-taupe and 10.5 likke needles

Christmas Eve cast on:

Socks-candy cane from West Yorkshire Spinners on size 1 dpns

NYCO:

Pink Potato Chip: Crystal Palace Yarns- Nocturne Aran in 623 Raspberry.

Size 9 hiya hiya needles. 

2017 Wrap up:

20 finished projects

8 active on the needles and hooks

Frogged 12 projects

5 in hibernation. 

Exercise:

Spinning a fiber addiction braid on Flo. Not sure of type of fiber. Hot pink to ocean blue.  Flo and I are still becoming friends. It’s been a while since I haven’t had a Wool Lee winder.

  

At the table: 

Taking both machines in to be cleaned and reset. 

Appetizer:

Filatura Di Cross Solocashmere yarn.

Solocashmere is a delectable 100% cashmere fingering weight yarn just waiting to become a next-to-the-skin accessory.

Talking Points for Solocashmere:

• Available in 25 colors

• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere

• 25g ball = 87 yards/80 meters

• Gauge - 20st X 21 rows = 4"/10cm square

• Recommended Needle Size - US 6-7/4-4.5mm

More information about Filatura di Crosa

Filatura di Crosa is one of the historical handknitting brands of the great northern Italian wool tradition. For over 75 years the butterfly brand has been a recognized and recognizable symbol of excellence in handknitting yarn in the world.

From the 1970s, Filatura di Crosa's collaborations with the great Italian fashion houses brought creativity to its peak. Today, Filatura di Crosa continues its tradition and adheres to producing only the finest quality yarns made with the best raw materials. 

To learn more about the history of Filatura di Crosa, read our story.

• Social media posts can use the #filaturadicrosa hashtag.

• Filatura di Crosa is active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Ravelry.

• Please credit Filatura di Crosa for providing product for review.

• 3 skeins of color 23- violet 

Soft yet strong. Holds color well, no dye bleeding. Great stitch definition. 

Grocery Shopping:

Magazines: 

Breathe 

Interweave Knits: winter 2018

Weekend Knits

Knitting: December 2017

Ravelry:

All the love

Cardigans of the Galaxy- I am Groot 

Word for 2018:

Choices: open, balance, and confidence: 

Confidence- brings the three together. With confidence, I can find balance and be open to new ideas. 

Recipes:

Holidays

Snow

Quiet New Year

Health moment:

Daily exercise journal 

Pouch reset - 2 days liquids,  2 days soft foods, solid food reintroduced 

Backing away from sweeteners, caffeine, and processed foods. 

Whole food diet-dense protein first. 

On the menu:

Knittin’ in the Mitten 2018 about 1/2 full

Stitches MidWest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Gadget:  Felt tote bags- Barnes and Noble