Oogyknitter

So I've been knitting socks for years, and my strongly preferred approach has been cuff-down.  Mostly because that's how I learned to knit socks, and frankly most of the sock patterns I acquired early on were cuff-down as well.  I had attempted toe-up socks before, with disastrous results, and have since avoided them like the plague - even re-jiggering the pattern to be cuff-down, rather than mess with that fidgety toe.  Give me Kitchener Stitch any day! But this weekend I decided that enough was enough - no more cowering in the corner from toe-up patterns, especially since there were two that I have been wanting to make and that could not be made without starting at the toe.  I inhaled deeply, and braced myself to attempt  Judy's Magic Cast-On .  Being of a certain age, I keep forgetting that others have often gone before me.  Thank goodness for  Judy, Cat Bordhi, and YouTube .  10 minutes later, I was off and running (well - kni...

You'll recognize both this pattern and this yarn.  This version of the jaunty booties will be going to yet another expectant neighbor, very shortly! You'd recognize this yarn as well if the photo wasn't so terrible - it is the teal alpaca/cotton that also went into a baby sweater earlier this year.  Now the rest of it has become a Saroyan , for my mom's upcoming birthday.  What a terrific and fun pattern!