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11/04/2006
Second Sock Syndrome Socks
Wowsa. What a week. I'm so glad it's over! I should have fun a few errands today, but opted to stay at home, play with Allysa and knit all day. I'm still in my PJ's *grin* I love Saturdays!! Mike went back to work yesterday morning. The trailer finally freaking got here on Wednesday afternoon. After they where all done trying to back it down the driveway (very scary let me tell you. As our driveway is very close to the house and the other side is a hill) it was 7pm. Urgh, lets just say this whole trailer thing has become a big mess. Mike's back at work, and its taking up half the damn driveway. Seriously, the dealership fucked this up big time. More later, and everything unfolds. ugh.
Enough whinning, how about some knitting? Yes! Somewhere in these past two weeks of Dentist appointments, Doctor appointments, mad cleaning, loads of shopping and laundry I've been knitting. Last Saturday I finished my Second Sock Syndrome sock, it was also my last sock of Socktober. I was Adelle's swapie (Is that right? She sent to me. Goodness, my mind is mush.) She sent me a fab package back in August, I casted on my sock a week before Rhinebeck (maybe on Sun the 14) with hopes that I would get it done before Rhinebeck so I could wear my SSS socks to the festival and show them to Adelle during lunch.
ha. I'm a funny one I tell ya! It took me 4 times to get the 1st row of the lace pattern right. Not that there was anything wrong with the pattern. More like a problem with my brain's ability to comprehend directions (Mike, if your reading this. Shut up. Mom you too!! : P ) You see, at the end of the 1st row for the first 3 times, I had 4 extra stitches. I couldn't figure out why. While I resisted the urge to fling the sock across the room I re-read the chart. DUH moment! Its a SSSK not a SSK, THREE SSS not two, yet THREE!!! DUH!! After that the sock just sailed. Till I got to the heel.
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This is *the* coolest heel. I have no idea if I did it right, But trust me it is *the* coolest heel! It took me a bit to figure it out, but damn. It was worth it! Really cool. I love the lace pattern used in these socks! It works extremely well with the yarn
Here's the stat's:
*urgh my comptuer is being such an ass right now. I have no idea if the pictures in this post are ok or not. uuuurggghhhhhhh
19:45 Posted in Finished Object, socks, socks, socks!!, socktoberfest '06 | Permalink | Comments (14) | Email this | Tags: knitting, knitting(english), socks
Comments
Those socks are amazing! I love them, I was checking out the STR club *sigh* so want to join...oh well, maybe next year, this newlywed budget..meh it's gettin' better.
Posted by: Tracey | 11/04/2006
The socks look great! Sorry to hear about the ongoing saga with the trailer.
Posted by: Jeanette | 11/05/2006
Your sock is beautiful! I am the last person that can say anything about problems reading patterns. How many times did I cast on that sock last week? 4 or 5 I lost count, then discovered that I wasn't following the correct stitch count directions. Let me just say it runs in the family. Sorry
Posted by: Jane (crzjane) | 11/05/2006
You did a fantastic job AC. You know I find sometimes it's not the comprehension of directions you just aren't seeing the pattern - then your brain clicks in and reads it; it happens to me all the time (not that I am any advertisment for lightening fast cognitive skills LOL). At least you figured it out. They look great and I love that heel!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | 11/05/2006
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really, really love them! I think I am going to do that pattern again and make some of my own (even though I swore that I wouldn't considering how many times I swore at that sssssssssssssssk!)
The heel looks perfect! I think mine might have even been a bit off, but I just went with it. It was the first time I ever made anything but a flap heel.
I am so glad you liked it, and they look awesome on you :)
Posted by: Adelle | 11/05/2006
GREAT SOCKS! The trailer story is too funny, the whole backing in thing scares me half to death too!
Posted by: Cathy | 11/05/2006
The socks look great! I love that lacey pattern. I think I am finally caught up on my bloglines!
Posted by: Suzanne | 11/05/2006
Beautiful socks. I haven't knit my hippy crunch socks yet but after seeing yours I may have to start them soon!
Posted by: Kelly | 11/06/2006
GORGEOUS!!! Sock is beautiful - the pattern, the yarn color - just lovely!!
Posted by: Esther | 11/06/2006
Purty socks!! They looks so soft and comfy!!
Posted by: Jody | 11/06/2006
I love the socks, pattern and color! A friend will teach me that kind of heel very soon. I love it, it's more feminine and delicate.
Posted by: Denise | 11/06/2006
Ooh, those are really pretty!!! It's a really nice pattern/yarn combo.
BTW, thanks for the tip about the vacuum and baby. I'm going to try it out. Who knows? Maybe I'll make a dent on the dog hair too!
Posted by: Elinor | 11/06/2006
The socks came out great! I get that "I can't get this pattern" thing, and then suddenly it clicks.
Posted by: Carrie K | 11/07/2006
I have to say that there are dreary days in the fall and winter when I don't have to work, that I light up the fire place, still wearing my jammies and knit all day. Guys veg out in front of the TV on Sundays to watch sports, why shouldn't a knitter knit all day? Sounds like the most perfect day to me!
Posted by: Vickie | 11/07/2006
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