Monica Knits

New designs have been added to the popular Windmill & Picot Infant sock pattern, including this picot flounce sock in two variations, a basic cuff-down sock and tall 24 month sized sock. Click on thumbnail for larger view. Read more for pattern information.

This article describes two methods of performing the Kitchener bind-off. It is also known as a K1P1 or tubular bind off. This k1, p1 bind off complements k1, p1 ribbing and produces a neat border suitable for necklines, sleeves, fingerless mittens (shown at left) and other finished edges. Read more for stepwise, illustrated instructions.
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Their small size, makes the plastic clips found on bread and fruit bags ideal tools for managing yarn tails. They are big enough to hold the yarn tail, yet small enough so as not to get in the way of knitting.
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Save those plastic bread clips for your knitting kit and remember that re-use is the highest form of recycling.