This pattern was designed exclusively for the Fall 2011 Southeast Men’s Knitting Retreat! I decided on a cabled sock pattern very befitting “Men Who Knit.” The playful intertwining between the braided plait and classic cables serve as a visual allegory of our tight brotherhood as male knitters—the ties that bind if you will. And let’s face it, ...

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Have you ever deamed a yarn “hideous” and “unusable,” then opened up a magazine or website only to discover something amazing knitted in the exact same yarn? I sure have! You then reach a very humbling resignation--the problem wasn’t with the medium, but with the lack of your imagination and creativity. I drew from that learning experience when...

I really enjoy knitting baby & children’s garments, but prefer saturated colors & classic themes over pastels & commercial characters. If I had a son/daughter I would imagine dressing him/her in something modern & stylish with a bit of whimsy--hence, ”Positive Chi.” Inspired by my beloved chihuahua, Suki, this rugby-styled pullo...