Sunday, December 17, 2006

Kitchener Nightmares

I cannot figure out how to graft the toes closed with the Kitchener stitch. I've followed directions given with sock patterns, directions AND photo examples in a knitting encyclopedia, and directions found online and I still make a mess of it.

I finished the first five pair of socks by just drawing the end of the yarn through the last few stitches with a darning needle - snuggly - and then securing it shut. They look OK to me. But, I would like to conquer the K. stitch!

Contacted the owner of the yarn shop in the next town. She said she can help. I think I just need to see it being done. Maybe I'm having a problem because I knit the Continental way. I have this week off work, so I'll go over there mid-week. Stay tuned!

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