Two Of A Kind (NOT)

It's a good thing I'm so taken with my new sock because the Black Socks are a bitter disappointment. They most definitely are not a matched pair. The Husband, who is usually silent on all matters wooly, made a suggestion. "Why don't you just knit two more like the ones you already made?" I carefully explained that knitting two more socks will involve another yarn puchase. Said yarn purchase has been pre-approved, so when I figure out what I've done so horribly wrong to Second Black Sock I will take care of that business. I also need to carefully re-examine First Black Sock since my notes are gone. This could get ugly. I refuse to knit more than two pairs of these. If both New Black Socks turn out as crappy as the first 'pair', I might have to frog them all. I shudder at the thought.

Hoorah For Saturdays!

A little:

So you're not:

And you'll get to:

And maybe:

And that means mommy can:

I Have A Problem

When non-knitters take notice of your inability to finish something, it's not a good thing. You would think that most people wouldn't notice that you have worked on THREE different socks in the past week. None of which are finished. Not a complete pair anyway. I thought that yarn was just yarn to most non-knitters. Who let them in on the secret?

Alright, I'm over it. So what if a girl wants to entertain three different sock yarns at one time. As long as none of them feel left out everything will be fine. One of my stripey socks is done, but the Lorna's Laces came in before I could get the other one cast on, so those are on hold....indefinitely. The one is a very nice fit though. Who'd have thought with that seam in the middle of the heel they/it would be so comfy? Black Socks are still vying for my attention, but they are in the home stretch and may get finished this month. But I do have to consider Lorna. I wouldn't have minded a very plain, somewhat boring pattern with that yarn. But I let Sister pick out one for me and I love it! I had considered it before but I thought it might be kind of difficult, so I left it alone. I'm only on the cuff part, so we'll see how much I still love it when I get to the patterning.

Spring Is Here!!

And my yarn is not. Yet. That's just as well since I haven't knitted on the other two socks much the past couple of days. I could have last night, but I didn't. I also didn't totally waste my non-knitting time. I picked out two potential sock patterns for Lorna. I also got some more sock needles. Three sets. (or four, who keeps up with that kind of petty information anyway?) And I might have bought a little bit of yarn too. But only a little.

Well, if I was planning to sit on the front steps and wait on the mail, at least I would have something to look at.

Lovely Lorna

I'm not going to be able to stand it. This calls for an unscheduled emergency needle purchasing expedition. I'd still like to have some bamboo sock needles (I'm sure this yarn deserves it) but I already know what I can get around here, and the Susan Bates #1's and 2's haven't disappointed me yet. Good old reliable Hobby Lobby. I'm not knocking the HobLob, but as far as really good quality knitting supplies, it just doesn't cut it. Okay, so they do have Clover Bamboo needles, but only in a few sizes and NO double points. I definitely see a yarn-hunting trip to Jackson or Dallas in the near future. I can get some good stuff online, but sometimes, you just need to feel it for yourself, you know. Wool is wool, except that it's really not unless you're into that sort of thing, and if you're not, then I guess it is just wool.

Hobby Lobby it is then. I'm so glad I got that part of my week decided! Now if I can just find the perfect pattern.........

Yay E-Bay!

I really should have been checking out some spinning wool since I haven't made use of the wheel in a while. But I kept hearing the call of the sock wools and quickly gave in to thier charm. I'll be watching the mailbox extra close the next few days until my new toys arrive. Maybe we'll have some pretty weather and I can get a couple of pictures to show off. I'm so excited! I've never had any Lorna's Laces before. I can't wait to see it myself!

Y'all all have a terrific rest of the weekend! I know we will!

What a Heel!

I've completed the heel on my Simple Socks. I'm not really in love with the technique either. I kind of wonder just how comfortable a pair of socks can be with a SEAM running through the heel. Oh well, I'm committed to following the pattern this time.

While I'm on the subject of heels (and patterns), there's alot to be said for keeping up with your notes. I don't think I wrote the heel part down for my Black Socks, but still. I finished the other heel turn over the weekend and it looks nothing like it's mate. Crap.

What Month Is This?

I don't think my Black Socks are going to see completion by April. I thought April was a reasonable time frame and there's the added incentive that it will probably be getting kind of hot by then and I do not want a pair of black wool socks in my knittng bag. Nobody's sick this weekend but me, so I think this may be the perfect opportunity to sit around and knit and not feel like I'm expected to do anything else. As long as I don't smell bad, they won't bug me except maybe to eat. I'm getting ready to put in the grey heel and I can't remember exactly how I did the last one. I wrote down some basics, but I don't understand most of what I wrote. But once I figure out the heel and get it started, the rest should go pretty fast. Until I get to the miles and miles of 1x1 ribbing for EIGHT INCHES ON SIZE #1 DPN'S!!! Nothing to do but get it started I guess!