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.

I'll be teaching some new knitting and crochet classes at my local yarn store (LYS). So, if you've wanted to try your hand at knitting or crochet, head to Heritage Spinning & Weaving this summer and fall for a series of short introductory and intermediate classes, including beginner knitting and crochet; tapestry crochet; sock knitting; entrelac headbands; an exclusive Bavarian lace scarf; phone purses; beaded wristwarmers; intarsia cabled wristwarmers, necklaces, reversible 3D scarves, and knitwear repair. Read more....
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Shilda has been busy knitting for all the new babies born and expected this year. She learned to knit socks with the Picot and Windmill socks pattern and began with a classic, white, cuff-down sock in fingering weight yarn. Shown in size 6-12 month and quickly knitted in fingering weight Peruvian wool, these socks feature all the design elements of an adult sock, but scaled down. In fact Shilda's next project is a matching pair of dad and son socks. Read more for pattern information and related links ....

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When Shilda came to class one day, she said, "Now I understand what you meant about being careful not to knit the wrong way round." She also came with a tip to share with other new sock knitters. Read more....
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