Flip-flops

Flip-flop  n.    a backless, often foam rubber sandal held to the foot at the big toe by means of a thong.

Flip-flops are a universal symbol of summer.  It’s flip-flop season so that means it’s SUMMER!!

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Hmm.  I would like to try knitting socks, but they seem so intimidating”?  Well, that doesn’t have to be the case and this month’s project is a very basic introduction to sock knitting.

Let’s get the "scaries" out of the way first.  We won’t be…

• knitting in the round on 4 double-point needles
• “turning the heel”
• using Kitchener Stitch to close the toes
• using super-fine sock yarn

So how can that be?  Easy … we will be…

• knitting flat on 2 needles
• working heels in short rows
• making open toes!
• using Sport-weight yarn

I know … you’re totally confused, right?  Don’t be!  This month we’re making “Flip-Flop Footies”.

So fun and fast, you’ll want to make a number of them in different colours.  Have some fun and get creative!