Need some help, just starting the lace part

January '08 Kit Questions | January 31, 2008
By Annette Lemmons

I am just starting the lace part.  I am fairly  new to knitting (Apr of ‘07) and this is my 4th pair of socks and the first using magic loop.  I am starting the lace and did the first row.  I am sure it is obvious that 11 stiches in the pattern repeat does not divide nicely into 64 stiches of the sock.  My question is (before I get too far down the leg and find I messed up) is when I get the the end of the first row there are only 2 stiches of the k4 of the pattern, do I k4 and then start my next row from there (2 stiches in on the first needle)? If so, where do I put the marker or does is just move to mark where the next odd numbered row starts?  Thanks in advance for any tips.

International Shipping Timeline?

January '08 Kit Questions | January 28, 2008
By Knit & Purl Mama

I was just wondering if International shipment were going out at the same time as USA shipments? Last year I never received my kit “later” than everyone else, and being in Canada, I haven’t seen any sign of it yet. I was just wondering if they were going out in the mail a few days earlier than USA to arrive at “about the same time” as the USA kits?

Just wondering and excited for Kit number 1 of 2008!

Knit & Purl Mama - Robyn

Sizes question

January '08 Kit Questions | January 28, 2008
By Sock Junkie

Hi all, I will begin knitting this months pattern soon. I am barely able to restrain myself but I am trying to finish decembers socks. Just curious about the sizes everyone who is ahead of me is getting. Are they running true to size or is the medium a big medium or the large a large large. Just Curious! Happy Knitting!!

Big Calves

January '08 Kit Questions | January 28, 2008
By Jean

So, I saw the Big Feet post, so feel safe to post - I’ve got big calves - how do I adjust the pattern to fit?  Foot diameter 8.5″, but calves are 12″ (to make up for this, I was graced with a tiny waist :)) Usually I knit short sox, so 6.5″ will be either be too narrow or I will have to fold them over.  Suggestions gladly accepted!And Thanks - love the colorway.Jean

Two questions before I can start

January '08 Kit Questions | January 26, 2008
By Pam Kanthor

What do I do with the small little wrapped extra yarn. Is that to be used to knit the gauge?

I am confused where to measure on my foot and leg to figure out what size to make.

THE MYSTERY INSIDE THE LABEL

January '08 Kit Questions | January 26, 2008
By Chaya Mushka Davey

Just took my yarn off the swiff and eager to start… i am not going to swatch because i have already knitted with STR lightweight before… love, love, love BUT… what is the mystery inside the yarn label!!! Someone hinted to this on the “Yarn arrived” blog but haven’t heard anyone talk about it any more. My mom’s “inside label” picture and words are different than mine… is it code for the dye lot or the dye artist?????? WASSUP??? Also… can we buy more of this yarn… and in a heavy weight???? Bye for now… i must knit!!!!!!!!!

It is Not Here Yet.

January '08 Kit Questions, Notorious Sock Knitters | January 25, 2008
By Tan

It is not here yet
I can’t dance and I can’t sing
It is not here yet
I won’t do the Highland Fling

It is not here yet
Might as well go to bed
Might as well watch TV
Cause it’s not yet here.

Sincere apologies to the Spamalot folks.