Toe-up socks, benefits of knitting...

 

Here is a link to a pattern for Toe-up socks. This technique is worth a try. I have made several pair, (following a different pattern, which I couldn't find online anymore). http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTwiddershins.html

Plus, an article on different ways to start the toe with toe-up socks.

http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter02/FEATtiptoptoes.html

 

 

From Sandra, an article she found about the benefits of knitting for chronic pain sufferers, and knitting in the news:

A Stitch In Time Saves Pain
I read about a pain management clinic in a UK hospital called Stitch, Links and Chatter.

The group, which meets twice a month, was set up by nurse practitioner Carol Davidson. She said: "There is substantial anecdotal evidence that the repetitive nature of knitting and the distraction it provides, allows people to be less aware of their pain. It's also a valuable social interaction for our patients, many of whom are isolated because of the chronic nature of their conditions."

Pain unit psychologist Mike Osborn said: "The knitting group is a superb example of an activity that works for loads of different reasons. It's physical, productive, social, almost meditative and helps people to engage in meaningful activity. Chronic pain can take the meaning out of your life and if you can retrieve some of it through knitting, or anything like it, that's a great idea."

Knit-Spotting on New TV Hit
If you happened to catch the second episode of the new ABC television show, Pushing Daisies, you were treated to a hilarious occasion for knit-spotting. Private investigator, Emerson Cod (played by Chi McBride) sported some mighty interesting knit work. In one scene he wore knitted gun holsters (he called them "gun cozies"). In another scene we see him stashing money in knitted socks (a drawer full of "money bags"). He also saved the day when he used his knitting needle to break all three main characters out of body bags. Edith Eig was the behind the scenes talent who custom designed knits for the show and taught Chi the art of knitting. She is the owner of La Knitterie Parisienne, a yarn emporium in Studio City, Calif.