As If Two Pairs of Socks Wasn't Enough
I guess I've just got a sock thing going in right now, because about 15 minutes after I finished up the Socks that Rock I cast on for Grumperina's Jaywalker sock pattern using a hank of Tess Designer Yarns Sock Yarn in the "Confetti" colorway that I bought from MS&W in May (I am just so proud of myself for using all this yarn out of my stash lately! I feel like a very virtuous knitter these days!).
When I started this pattern, I wasn't sure that I would actually keep going with it. Not because it is a bad pattern -- it's not. So far as I'm concerned it's well written and easy to follow. But the fact that it has an actual pattern/texture to it meant that there was a 50/50 chance that I would get a couple of inches in, get annoyed that it wasn't mindless enough and rip it out and go back to my straight stockinette mindless sock pattern. So far, the sock pattern is as advertised -- simple enough for anyone but interesting enough to keep a non-patterning sock yarn engaging. This picture was taken this morning, and this evening I added an inch or two more while watching TV. Given how far I've gotten in a few short knitting sessions, I think it's likely that I will not develop pattern apathy for this sock and might actually finish the pair.
Believe it or not, it would mark the first pair of patterned socks in my sock drawer knit by me -- if I actually get to the point where I have a pair. Which I give good odds since I love this yarn and it would break my heart never to see it become a nice pair of socks.
And right now, socks are about all I have the brain power to knit... seems like I always get a cold right before Christmas. It used to happen to me when I was in college every year after final exams and it is one of those holiday traditions, that, unfortunately, have continued on for almost 20 years... (wow...can it really be almost 20 years since I started college... I have just, officially, made myself feel old). I'm into the last phase -- where I am coughing like someone with end stage antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis so hopefully the end is near and I'll get to enjoy the actual holidays -- and work on some patterns that require some brainpower.
Hi Theresa, I have enjoyed your blog for a long time. Have you put up a real tree? My 2 youngest always got a bad cold at xmas until we realized they were alergic to the tree. Now 2 of my grandkids are the same way. Just a thought. I really like the pattern in the jaywalkers but haven't tried it yet. Merry Xmas
Well, as you may or may not know, I'm addicted to the jaywalker pattern (four pair down, one on the needles.) Yours look GREAT! I'm always so amazed at how fast the pattern goes - much faster, in my opinion, than a plain old stockinette sock. Can't wait to see how the finished pair looks! And I know you'll finish them. ;-)
I'm loving your socks. The colours are great, both the jaywalkers and the socks that rock. Nice work!
I used to get sick at finals every year, too. This year, it got me over the Thanksgiving holidays so I'm hoping that I'll dodge the Christmas holiday sickness bullet! I hope you feel better!
Hey...there's nothing wrong with having a sock thing. I'm wearing a pair of handknit socks at this very moment, and I feel confident in saying that you can never have too many handknit socks.
I hope you're feeling better in time for the holidays!
Sick is very bad. I hope you feel better soon. I've gotten sick less often (I think) since I started taking one of Dr. Norma's vitamins. Email me if you want to know which one.
Yet another yarn that looks great in the Jaywalker pattern... I hope you keep going with those! Also loved the Socks that Rock from yesterday.
That is gorgeous yarn and you're doing an awesome job with the Jaywalker. Someday when I grow up I'll be able to knit socks.
But, dammit, I'm already all growed up -- I, too, started college almost 20 years ago. Yikes! Man I'm old! Ugh! Thanks for the reminder! ;-)