BRRRR it's been a little bit chilly in the am for the past couple of days but I am sure it will certainly climb back up there in temperature for a few more weeks. New stuff has arrived: Susan Bates steel hooks in all sizes, Sugan N Creme cotton yarn, Bernat Baby Jacquards yarn, Pattern books: Patty Cake, Color me Cute, Precious, Spa, and Dishcloths, several new free pattern leaflets. Hopefully arriving this week Kraemer Yarns.

I can't believe it is almost that time again for hats,scarves,gloves, and Socks. Yep I figured in this issue I would include what I like to refer to as my "no fail recipe" or maybe it should be called "sock tips" either way here are my suggestions and yes they have been tested by not only myself but also by several customers.

One of the great things about toe up socks are their fitting flexibility. Start with 8 stitches on each needle (or if you prefer a total of 16) increase every other row until it fits on the top of your toes over the TOP of your pinky toe, not "over" your pinky toe but on the top. Once there, do not increase any more, continue in rounds until it fits on your foot to the "front" of your ankle bone. Next do your heel, then continue for desired leg length, do at least one inch of desired ribbing and a nice stretchy bind off.

Coming up next month, weaving until then,

Happy Crochet & Knitting