Greetings, and Dear Laura
It seems like just yesterday that we were in Chicago for Stitches. That was so much fun! Our trip back in rental cars went so well that we've decided to skip the train next year and drive both ways. No more delays and cancellations for us!
Your hubby's Christmas sweater has grown since I saw you. I always love how you calculate needed progress to make goal. It's much more precise than my 'just keep knitting and it will get done' approach.
I've been frogging a lot lately. I was working on these socks when I saw you. They were my July project that ran into August. And September. October is looking likely. I was finishing the first foot in August when I noticed a glaring error and had to frog back to the ankle. I did finish that first sock and promptly cast on the second. I was almost to the heel when I discovered that I had switched from 3x2 rib to 2x2 rib. FROG! So I still have most of the second sock yet to go.
Early in September I decided to make a 'quick' pair of socks for my sil Chris. She's been sick for several months now. They've diagnosed a problem with her gallbladder (which took 6 weeks to determine) and now she needs to find a surgeon who will agree with the specialist that it should be removed. In addition, they are installing a new furnace this fall and we have had rather chilly weather here, especially at night. I thought that a pair of worsted weight socks would be quick to knit and help her feel warm and cared for.
I used a Malabrigo worsted with a contrast yarn. At first it went really well. I cast on just before a road trip to a reunion and since I didn't do any driving, I completed the first sock in one day!! I cast on the second sock immediately, but the following weekend we hosted another reunion and knitting time was hard to come by. I got serious about it again the day after the reunion - and that's when I noticed that the almost-completed cuff was in 2x2 rib instead of 2x2 garter rib!!! I evidently have rib issues.
The socks are now complete (and matching!) and warming her feet. Back to the July-August-September-October socks!!
I also want to show off this beautiful iPad2 case that knitting@lunch made for me!! The color is a darker purplier color than it appears and I love it very much. Stylish and cushy at the same time!!
Keep knitting!
Cynthia (aka Designated Knitter )
9 comments:
OMG YOU BLOGGED!!! Haha ;-)
Sorry about your ribbing "issues" but I bet your SIL loves those socks!
And I'm so glad you like the ipad case... I guess in the winter it can keep it warm? Hehe!
Yes, I blogged!! Mmmm, warm iPad.....
;-)
You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.
gorgeous socks - love the colour. They look beautifully warm too.
that true that picking and throwing is not that much effective
Hi, Made the burgandy stocking with satin bow for my granddaughter for Christmas. Wonderful, hoping to make more as I get more grandchildren:)
I've been reading your blog, and realized there are no new posts since September. Hope all is well.
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I'm really enjoying your blog post about the passage of time, and it's so true – time does seem to fly by in the blink of an eye! It's always a good idea to take a moment to reflect on the past and appreciate the present.
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