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wow, Intarsia? don't know that word. Have never heard the na,me of the technique and have know idea how to do - why I've avoid color knitting. That said, I do make horizontal strip sock with left over sock yard. I have a pair that I wear. Will take a pic and post.
ReplyDeleteI made another pari of scrap socks for Bill for Christmas and I am currently working on another pair. Originally to be all new yarn but the when I balled up the hunk of yarn that Web's said would be enough, didn't look like it to me; so I am now using scrap yarn for the heel and toe end to make sure I have enough new yarn for the pattern on the leg. Photo go to FB. i'm working on the heel for the first sock now.
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