These socks comprise many of my favorite sock-knitting techniques to date.  I prefer techniques that work well and are easy to memorize, so for those of you who want to know the nuts & bolts, here’s a brief recap:

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Table of contents for Nutcracker Sweet

1. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 1 – yarn subs
2. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 2 – more yarn subs & gauge
3. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 3 – the technicalities
4. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 4 – the sleeves
5. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 5 – the fit of the bodice
6. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 6 – the new bodice
7. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 7 – the Fair Isle panel
8. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 8 – finishing up
9. Nutcracker Sweet, Part 9 – the happy ending

OK, so I’ve got most of the yarn – one color is on order – and I’m on gauge.

Most people jump in and start knitting here, but not me. As I’ve said, I’ve learned the hard way that too many projects are doomed to failure in the beginning stages. Besides, I usually end up making some kind of changes to written patterns. And I always make a tracking sheet before I start knitting.

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