Toe Up Socks

If you're a knitter you must receive the "Knitting Daily" newsletter from Interweave Knits. If not, you should... it's a great way to learn new techniques, meet designers, new yarns, new books, etc. Most importantly, you get to preview and download free patterns. It's easy to sign up; go to www.knittingdaily.com. I was recently inspired by one of those free patterns: William Street Socks. My friend Pam loves wool socks and I thought this pattern would be perfect for the Romni I had just spun. Even though I have been knitting for years, this was my very first attempt at knitting socks from the toe up. It was easier that I had thought and no grafting; how cool is that!

Pam came over for a visit the other day and tried it on for size and I must say, it looks great. The cabling at the top of the foot adds thickness and will keep her toes warm (I hope) this winter. I'm sure this pattern would look great on mittens too!

One question remains... now that I knit toe up, does that mean I'm a"bi-sockual" knitter? ;c)