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Socktober: Sock Knitting in October

10/3/2021

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Autumn has come where I live.  Crisp, colorful leaves.  Cool and cozy weather.  Handmade knits are officially coming out of storage.  I am talking sweaters, cardigans, slippers, socks, shawls...you name it!  Chilly weather also tends to get me in the mood to knit.  Ah, October, could you get any better?

October also brings Socktober.  Socktober is used as a time to focus on sock knitting.  Not only are socks an easy and quick knit, it will help you get a leg (or foot) up on gift knitting.  There are lots of knit alongs and make alongs to partake in.  Some on Instagram or Ravelry.  Some dyers and designers offer specials on their products related to sock knitting, too.

This year I am planning to partake in some Socktober festivities by knitting as may socks as I have time for.  I hope to have many to share with you all!

Before I begin I'd like to share of few of my favorite free sock patterns that can be found on Ravelry. 

DK Weight Vanilla Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder

Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner

Nola's Slippers by Nola Miller

The last two I have knit myself and can find on my Ravelry Project Page.  The first two I hope to try out this Socktober.

Oh! If you are new to sock knitting I would highly suggest checking out the Crazy Sock Lady Youtube page.  She has many tutorials to walk you through your first socks and add new techniques to your sock knitting.

Happy Knitting, friends!
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Happy Returns

10/2/2021

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Hello.

     It has been quite a long time since I have frequented this space.   Four years?  That is an awfully long time.
I will admit there have been life events that kept me from blogging.  Kept me from feeling comfortable online.  Kept me from the joy of sharing things that make me happy.  Kept me from having the time to blog when I started feeling comfortable again.

     I am in a better head space now and want to return to this blog.  I really enjoy hearing from you and the ability to inspire each other here.

So, I am back.

     A little different from before.  I want to use this space as more of a place for my business.  I want to document some gardening  and baking or other crafts that don't involve fiber.

     There will still be copious amounts of knitting and crocheting.  I have learned a LOT in the last four years!  I have knit my first sweaters, my first socks, and dabbled in natural fibers. 

Come along with me on this new journey!

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    My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns.  I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. 
    If I can be creative then it's for me!

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