Queen Kahuna Creations Crazy Toes & Heels

Crazy Toes & Heels Sock Book Price: $24.95 US ...plus shipping Order Now
	Pattern is written for using two circular needles... ...making two socks at the same time. Or you can work one sock on two circular needles, *or can be adapted* to double pointed needles or one long circular, if you prefer.**
	The original toe-up socks pattern has been EXPANDED from the original toe-up version to now include a cuff down version, and a the Queen Kahuna "no wrap - no gap" short row heel and toe. Not a "book of patterns", but a "sock formula" and sock knitting technique book... So you also you can create you own sock...... any yarn... your gauge... any size. Plus numerous technique tips you can use for other knitting projects too! Book is 105 pages, printed on high quality paper using a laser printer so your colors will last and never run. It has a plastic protective cover front and back. Spiral binding so it lays flat. Over 240 full color pictures enhance the clear step-by-step directions.	Unique all new ... “aloha” toe cast on starts right at the toe tip, forming a strong and durable toe. Includes an "invisible" cast on toe also.

		New technique book on creating ... Toe-up Socks... Cuff down socks... Short row toes and heels socks. "Replaceable" heel too. Built to fit YOU for endless sock sizes from one simple basic pattern...


	Price: $24.95 US ...plus shipping Order Now
	Created by Mary Ann Beattie... aka "Queen Kahuna" Please feel free to email me with any questions.
	See below for more details...

The Crazy Toes & Heels toe-up sock version, starts the toes with the "Aloha" cast-on". You increase the toes to fit your, or your sock recipients feet, then knit in the round on two circular needles, until you need to start the gusset.

A simple "formula" will let you know when to start the gusset, based on your gauge for your current socks. Which means you can use the formula for any socks your are creating, from large to small size, from thin to thick yarns.

You then "turn the heel" using an easy "no wrap - no gap" method. (Yes, no warps and yet no gaps!) The back of the heel is then created utilizing the already built gusset.

After that you are at the ankle of the socks and ready to knit the cuffs. The cuffs are your "sock playground". Your choices for ribbing and texture are unlimited with so many pattern stitch books available to you out there..

	Here are some features of Crazy Toes & Heels toe-up version...
	The toe is nice and round... no "points". The toe-up sock pattern uses a technique to create immediate increases to get this look.
	No heel flap to knit... no gusset stitches to "pick up". You build a "gusset" then turn the heel. You are then to the ankle of your sock. Pattern includes a "slip-stitch" heel for durability, or a plain stockinet stitch heel. If working on two circular needles, you can try the sock on for fit at any time.
	Working two socks at the same time, you can wear them the instant they are done... no waiting to finish the second sock! *(Or never finishing the second sock!)*
	*Detailed, and I MEAN detailed,* instructions guide you through knitting your socks on two circular needles from toe-to-cuff, or cuff-to-toe!**







	Here are some features of Crazy Toes & Heels cuff-down version...
	I discovered one day that you can make the very same toe-up sock upside-down! It was so exciting to me that I had to include it in the book. You cast-on using the directions for "casting on an open tube to two circular needles", that are included. You then knit your cuff of choice. The cuffs are your "sock playground. Your choices for ribbing and texture are unlimited with so many "pattern stitch books" available to you. The "gusset" is built at the very same time you work the heel. You then "turn the heel" using the easy "no wrap - no gap" method. (Yes, no warps and yet no gaps!) The back of the heel is then created utilizing the already built gusset stitches. After that you are at the middle of your foot! You work to the toes, then using a simple formula, you can easily and accurately determine where to start the toe decreases. No more guessing!
	Instructions for casting onto two circular needles for an open tube, used for the cuff-down socks.
	When at the "toes" of the cuff-down sock, I show you how to Kitchener stitch the toes... It is really easy once you learn the "mantra".
	Still afraid to Kitchener? There is another simple toe that is just chinched off. No grafting!
	Here are some features of Crazy Toes & Heels short-row and replaceable heel versions.
	"Short row" toe and a "short row" heel. And what would be a sock book without these? Using the same "no wrap - no gap" method as for turning the heel, you can have a lovely round toe and a "no gusset" heel . Both these heels and toes are so much fun in contrasting colors from the sock. And with my method for an interesting new simplified "invisible" cast on for your short row toes, you will not have to struggle to pick up the waiting stitches!
	And the "replaceable heel" heel can be worked from either direction, and is later"inserted" after you complete the foot and cuff. . These heels are wonderful for self-patterening yarns and contrasting heels and toes. And they fit so well.

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