Comments on: Kitchener stitch, more like bitchener stitch

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:32:30 +0000

If you would like your Kitchener along the top seam, might I suggest the book Simple Socks Plain and Fancy by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts? She has a short row toe that has you Kitchener across the top of the sock, or bottom, if you prefer. It’s an excellent book–all short-rows, all the time. There is also plenty in there about knitting toe-to-top if you’d still rather work that way.

By: Eve

Eve — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:45:06 +0000

Oh, I can handle it, it’s a fairly easy process, I just don’t like the way it looks for socks because it paunches out on both sides. It’d be good for other things, of course, but I don’t like the way it works for socks. I’d much prefer a kitchener along the top seam, like store-bought socks. I think I just prefer the way short rows look.

By: LaurieM

LaurieM — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:49:14 +0000

Embrace the Kitchener! You’ll never know when a larger project (ie. sweater) will need it (like Rogue). Socks are your opportunity to practice and get it right for low risk. Or, try Elizabeth Zimmerman’s practice method from the Knitter’s Almanac.

When we come across something that is tough to do, it’s a learning opportunity!

By: wavybrains

wavybrains — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:02:43 +0000

I love toe up socks too

By: April

April — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:27:20 +0000

hehehe your socks look SO cute =)*)

By: lorinda

lorinda — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:40:40 +0000

Cute as pie sock! I hear what you are saying about Canadian sockwear needs. It’s sandal socks (if there’s such a thing) and big long warm ones to go with your long johns. I remember that from my years in Manitoba.