Red Socks
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I’ve not felt like blogging or reading blogs lately. Right now, spending more than a hour at the computer gives me a headache. I’ve also been craving stimulation, knit-wise. Instead of the straightforward projects I have lined up, I want to knit something a bit more exciting, and not sock-related. Perhaps a lace shawl? Colorwork mittens?
Anyway, today is the last day of June, and I’ve got some finished socks to post!
knitting, socks | 19 stitchesBlood-Red
Debra at Cashmere Dreams dyed some Buffy-inspired yarn for the Buffy Knitalong, and named it Spike’s Revenge.
Update: She is thinking about opening an Etsy shop and would like feedback/suggestions on a name. You could win a skein dyed in Summer Sky!
I was lucky enough to be able to get one of the last skeins. We met up
knitting, yarn stash | 9 stitchesHat of Gold
Skeins Her Way is having a contest, check it out! You could win a copy of her Fitted Tank pattern and some lovely organic cotton yarn. Go to her contest post for the prize and entry details.
Here are my knitting goals for this summer:
accessories, knitting | 13 stitchesA Calorimetry for Me Buffy
Buffy: Ooh, I like your headband. Where did you get it?
lime: Thank you! I knit it myself.
Buffy: Hmm. WIll you knit one for me?
lime: I’m sorry, I have too many projects. If you’d like, I can teach you how to knit.
Buffy: Nah. It’ll be easier if I just take yours. *stake*
lime: *poof*
I wanted a headband similar to Calorimetry but in a lighter weight.
accessories, knitting | 15 stitchesA Well-Executed Plan
Confession time. Remember how I mentioned in the previous post I hadn’t noticed my stripe count error in the maroon and gold socks until after I had taken a progress photo? To be precise, I didn’t notice the problem until after I had knit BOTH insteps and tried them on.
My first impulse was to throw the socks onto the floor and stomp them into oblivion. Next, I considered gathering up the offending socks and yarn into a ball and stuffing it way back into the depths of my closet. Childish moment over, I knew the problem was entirely fixable. The possible solutions I came up with included the following:
knitting, socks | 19 stitchesStriped Setback
More stripy knitting continues. I’ve restarted the Mad Cows for the third time. As soon as I finished the insteps, I put them aside for a while. I really needed a break from them.
I’ve been on a maroon-and-gold kick lately.
knitting, socks | 9 stitchesFun Stuff
There are lots of fun knitterly activities in the near future, both IRL and online.
books, knitalongs, knitting, secret pals or swaps | 4 stitches
