 This simple shortie sock recipe will quickly become a go-to for the everyday knitter that wants handmade socks but can’t devote weeks to making them. This simple afterthought sock is the perfect recipe for a quick custom-fit pair that you can make in an afternoon. Utilizing a pre knit sock tube will also save hours! Stick around to the end of the blog for a link to the free downloadable PDF! MATERIALS AND TOOLS Sample uses Wool for the Dame Sock (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 100g/463yds, 4-Ply Fingering Weight) in colorway “The Magic” Yarn needle 32” Circular Knitting Needles- Size 2 (2.75 mm) Or size to obtain gauge. Alternatively, DPNs may be used. 2 Locking stitch markers Optional: Pre-Knit 64 stitch sock tube using 50 grams of designated yarn from Totally Tubular Sock Tubes. BLOCKED GAUGE 36 Stitches by 44 Rounds — 4’’ in Stockinette STITCH GUIDE K- Knit P- Purl sts- Stitches SSK- Slip Slip Knit K2Tog- Knit 2 Together NOTES
Divide sock blank in half before starting. Toe On one end of the tube, remove waste yarn and pick up all 64 sts along the edge. Divide into 2 32 stitch halves for magic loop. Join new yarn. Place locking stitch marker on the first stitch. Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before end of side, ssk, k1] twice. — 60 sts. Round 2: K all sts. Rounds 3-20: Repeat rounds 1, 2. — End with 24 sts. Kitchener stitch toe closed.
Heel Place sock blank on foot and place locking stitch marker into fabric approximately 2’’ from the end of heel. Remove sock blank and prepare for an afterthought heel. Starting at the stitch in the same stitch column as the first stitch of the toe, pick up 32 stitches along its same row as marked by the new stitch marker. Then pick up 32 identical stitches 2 rows down from the first row. In the middle of the skipped row, snip one leg of a knit stitch and unravel along either side until all 64 stitches are live on the needles. join new yarn and begin heel. Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before end of side, ssk, k1] twice. — 60 sts. Round 2: K all sts. Rounds 3-14: Repeat rounds 1, 2. -- End with 36 sts. Kitchener stitch heel closed.
Cuff Mark 20 rows up from heel and unravel to that point. Pick up all 64 sts around and join new yarn or use unraveled yarn. Rounds 1-10: K2, p2 around. Bind off using your favorite stretchy bind-off method. Finishing Weave in all ends and block socks.
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 It is with a heavy heart that I bring you this blog. My Abuela, Yolanda Olguin, passed away earlier this month. This has been a devastating blow to myself and my family, as she was our family's rock. She will be missed tremendously, and I want to say a sincere thank you for the well wishes that have been sent to me and my family during this trying time. Over my extended stay in Odessa last summer, I had many amazing days with my grandma. I will be eternally grateful I was given that time. One of those days, my grandmother and I worked on a special spur-of-the-moment project. I've named this vase cover Las Alabanzas de Yoli.  My grandmother was a true creative and enjoyed many hobbies including floral arrangement. Together, she and I created this piece as a representation of our two creative outlets together. For her part, my grandmother selected and arranged the flowers. For mine, I knit the vase cover. This pattern wasn’t intended to be released, but I have decided to publish it to honor her memory and legacy. My work and style have always and will continue to be influenced by my Grandma Yoli. To Grandma; this is for you, thank you for all you have taught me. I’m only just getting started down this road, and a part of you will forever be with me as I travel it. Like you said; atras del miedo esta el dinero. Te amo mucho, Yoli.
These patches have been created as a way to show your stance on the current happenings of the world. Breonna Taylor, and everyone effected by police brutality deserve justice. The charts to create these patches will remain free in perpetuity. In lieu of payment, please consider donating to the Louisville Community Bail Fund, or similar funds to assist jailed protesters near you. For the patches themselves, I recommend 14 count Aida fabric and heavy weight floss, or fingering weight yarn. Look for a tutorial for finishing patches from me in the coming weeks. Stay safe, and stay activated.    
 If you missed my blog over on the Clover Needlecraft website yesterday, be sure to check it out! I will be referring back to it once we begin the process of actually creating the "Eco-Fur" In this post, I will be going over the base fabric pattern. What is Eco-Fur? It's a new technique I've been developing to create an authentic fur fabric that has less of an environmental or ethical impact than acrylic faux fur or authentic traditional fur. This process can be utilized on Knit, Crochet, Woven, or Felted fabrics! The possibilities and applications of this process is endless. Now let's get into the project.
 FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4’’ Long by 2.5’’ Wide MATERIALS AND TOOLS Sample uses Valley Yarns Northhampton Worsted (100% Non-superwash Wool; 100g = 247 yards): in color 07 Black Crochet hook: 4.00mm (size G-6) or size to obtain gauge Scissors Mohair or Teeswater Locks. GAUGE: 20 sts x 16 rows = Finished Measurements
 Epaulette Base Pattern Chain 20 Rows 1-16: Ch 1, sc in next 20 sts, turn. - (20 sts) Fasten off, Weave in ends. Pom-Pom Base Pattern Ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, turn. Round 1: Hdc 6 into ring, sl st to first st to join. -(6 hdc) Round 2: Ch 1, [hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(12 hdc) Round 3: Ch 1, [hdc 1, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(18 hdc) Round 4: Ch 1, [hdc 2, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(24 hdc) Round 5: Ch 1, [hdc 3, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(30 hdc) Round 6: Ch 1, [hdc 4, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(36 hdc) Round 7: Ch 1, [hdc 5, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(42 hdc) Fasten off leaving 6” tail.
 Adding Eco-Fur To finish off your projects, secure mohair or teeswater locks to your liking onto base fabric following the steps laid out in my Eco-Fur tutorial HERE on the Clover blog. Finish by securing pieces to desired projects. Once you add fur to one project, youll be stockpiling locks of mohair and teeswater for all your stunning avant guarde pieces! Be sure to tag me in any projects on Instagram @portquoelio using #QUOE and #breakthestatus. Catch me next week on the Clover blog with a whole new tutorial using hemp rope and cotton yarn for a perfect summer time project! Until next time, Break the Status.
 The #SWATCHMAL starts today, April 22, 2020 and runs through Midnight on May 22, 2020. Rules are simple:
Two prizes will be awarded: One prize package, including a DK weight skein of yarn provided by Moontower Dyeworks, knitwit/hooker pin from QUOE, and digital pattern of the winner’s choice, will be given to my personal favorite SWATCH garment. I am looking for creativity in the actual garment, as well as creativity in the photography of the finished piece. One prize package of either an Amour Crochet Hook set, or Takumi Bamboo Needle set provided by Clover Needlecraft will be drawn at random from the finished objects under the #SWATCHMAL hashtag. The drawing will take place the Saturday following the end of the MAL on my Instagram Stories using a random number generator. Be sure to have your Instagram settings off private to participate, as I am unable to view private posts that use the hashtag. By participating in the MAL, you are agreeing to allow me to repost your photos on my Instagram Stories or Feed with credits to you. Special thanks goes to Moontower Dyeworks and Clover Needlecraft for providing wonderful prizes! And as always a huge thank you to my photographer and personal friend Michael Croteau for the project photos that we knocked out of the park! Now SWATCH!!!
 FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Knit and Crochet: Width of Bands = 1.5’’ Circumference of Bands: Cuff- 9.5’’ (10, 10, 10.5, 11.5, 11.5, 12, 12.5) Neck- 21’’ (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) Waist- 36’’ (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) MATERIALS AND TOOLS
BLOCKED GAUGES Crochet: 5 stitches = 1.5’’, 12 rows= 4’’ Knitting: 12 stitches= 4’’, 5 rounds= 1.5’’ INSTRUCTIONS Crochet: Cuff Chain 5, turn. Row 1: Ch 1, sc across, turn. 5 sts Rows 2-28 (30, 30, 32, 34, 34, 36, 38): Ch 1, sc blo in next 4 sts, sc 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving 4’’ tail. Whipstitch ends together and weave in ends Neck Chain 5, turn. Row 1: Ch 1, sc across, turn. 5 sts Rows 2-64 (66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 80, 84): Ch 1, sc blo in next 4 sts, sc 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving 4’’ tail. Whipstitch ends together and weave in ends Waist Chain 5, turn. Row 1: Ch 1, sc across, turn. 5 sts Rows 2-108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192): Ch 1, sc blo in next 4 sts, sc 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving 4’’ tail. Whipstitch ends together and weave in ends Knitting: Cuff Cast on 28 (30, 30, 32, 34, 34, 36, 38) sts in the round. Rounds 1-5: K 1, P 1 to end of round. Bind off, weave in ends. Neck Cast on 64 (66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 80, 84) sts in the round. Rounds 1-5: K 1, P 1 to end of round. Bind off, weave in ends. Waist Cast on 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) sts in the round. Rounds 1-5: K 1, P 1 to end of round. Bind off, weave in ends.
Joining Sweater: There are a few different ways in which you can join a SWATCH sweater. You will start by laying out swatches on a flat surface to your general measurements in a jigsaw formation. Forming the front, back, and two sleeves in pieces, then joining those pieces together is the simplest way to do this, however you may find that placing pieces around a dress form is easier if one is available. The stretch and give of crochet and knit fabric allows it to have more room for shaping to its required measurements. Look to the provided schematic for a general guide. Do not forget to add the bands you have created along the outer raw edges. Once the swatches are placed in the general area of where you like them, move on to joining. Here are the three I have found that works the best. Pins- As my personal favorite, this is the most punk-rock and intuitive of the joins. All you need to do is pin all the correctly placed swatches together. Traditional safety pins work great, however my favorite are 'bulb' (sometimes referred to as gourd) safety pins. These can be found online in shops like Amazon in bulk. I recommend getting a pack of 1000. You can never have too many safety pins! Stitch Markers- Along the same lines as pins, locking stitch markers are also a viable option for securing swatches together. The limits here are accessibility and cost. Do you have hundreds upon hundreds of locking stitch markers like I do? Great! Go for it! You can always buy more as needed, but pins are the more cost effective option in that case. If you only have a handful, think about using some sparingly, and in strategic areas, like the neck band join. Seaming- If you don't have either of the two above options in excess, and aren't keen on hunting some down, this is a perfect option! Grab a skein of a high contrast yarn and a yarn needle. Black will look great no matter what, but don't be scared to step out of your comfort zone with garish and bright colors. If there was ever a project to use them, this is the one! Instead of joining swatches by pinning, take your yarn and whip stitch the sides of swatches together. Your whip stitching need not be perfect. Pay no attention to things like stitch length, depth, or how tight they are. Your goal isn't the perfect invisible seam on a sweater you've been working on forever, its to stick some kitschy swatches together and call it FASHION DAHLING! Using any of these three seaming techniques separately or in tandem, will get you well on your way to your very own SWATCH! I can't wait to see what all of your minds come up with. Be sure to get your entries in by midnight on March 22nd using #SWATCHMAL! Above all else, break the status. 
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