Monica Knits

The back post double crochet (BPdc) stitch is used to provide textural interest in the form of ribs raised behind the work. When combined with front post double crochet stitches it creates stretchy vertical ribbing as illustrated in the grey beret.
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The green beret shows the use of a front post double crochet (FPdc) stitch to provide textural interest in the form of raised ribs. It can be used to create cables as well by crossing ribs. When combined with back post double crochet stitches it creates stretchy vertical ribbing as illustrated by the grey beret.
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Read more... for stepwise, illustrated instructions of the FPdc.

These photo tutorials comprise a portion of the stitches and techniques taught in an introductory beret course at Heritage Spinning and Weaving, Lake Orion Michigan.

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July turned out to be another month for knitting socks. I knitted another pair of silk, merino socks with a variegated Jaeger yarn, this time for myself and a pair of blue socks (shown) for my nephew. The photo shows the superwash socks I knitted in Supersocke 100 "Vintage" color.
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Read more for the rest of July's activities.