This is a tab cast-on for toe-up socks, similar to the garter tab cast-on that Steven West uses for shawls. It is an easy way to begin a toe-up sock.

These sweet baby blankets are knit from variations of the Old Shale lace pattern. Separate stripes are knit and then joined to make a small blanket perfect for strollers and car seats.

This simple scarf is a narrow version of the traditional Feather and Fan stitch pattern. The variation of Feather and Fan that incorporates a purl ridge creates the borders, while the same pattern--sans purl ridge--produces the body of the scarf.

A larger than usual foot may require simple alternations to the standard sock pattern in order to get a perfect fit. This pattern is for large socks (man’s size 13 wide) and includes shaping for a larger than usual heel and a low arch. There are simple techniques for avoiding holes at the point where the heel flap is started and for using marke...