Pair #2

It pays to stay focused, I found out... I only knitted socks this week (OK! I cheated on the socks by knitting a few mitered squares on my blankie!). And so, I finished Rambutan Socks. This is my second pair of the year.

I don't normally knit mirrored socks, but this pair, I followed the pattern as written. One foot uses K2TOG, the other uses SSK.

And this would be my first completed Bugga project of the year. My goal is finish 12 projects. For the next few days, I'm planning on finishing the Linaria Bipartita socks. I'm working on the heel flap of the second sock now, so I know I can do it!!

One of the threads on SKA (Socks Knitters Annoynomous) discussed the Sock Drawer topic. I do not have a sock drawer. The drawers in my dresser are all too deep for socks. I was asked to show my "drawer". So, I took the opportunity to organize my socks. Interestingly, I found out I'm missing 3 socks. My Socks That Rock Orange ones and a single Hazel Knits Terrywinkle one. Maybe they went on vacation... Are you as anal as me to remember missing socks from the inventory? Anyway, the results of the organization:

Yep, I brought them outside to get the best lighting! I need to find a new system as both containers are overflowing. (psst.. Christy! 6 pairs here still have the ends not woven in! 4 have never been worn, the other 2 were worn with tails just tucked inside!)

Last night, I was at Amazing Threads, my local yarn shop. They hosted a reception for one of Rowan's American designers, Josh Bennet. I've never heard of him, but maybe you have. Josh's website is boy meets purl. Josh designs mostly sweater patterns. You can find free patterns from Rowan on his website. I learned that those patterns on the Rowan magazines ($25+) are free online. You just have to register at the Rowan website. I had this photo taken for Yvonne: (and I had a few minutes alone with him in our little spot, talking about knitting on airplanes! Angel B is my witness!)

That's all I have to share with you for now. I'll be back when I finish that 3rd pair of socks!

Comments

[Dianne]

The socks came out great! I started them them this week too, but in the club yarn. I'm doing the ssk sock first because I prefer k2tog and I figure that if I have to do the ssk sock 2nd it'll never get done!

Impressive sock drawer! I have to go check out that thread. It's about time to reconsider my sock storage needs and I could use some ideas.

[Pinky who has serious SSS]

I count 60 pairs of socks there. That's amazing. I can't believe you haven't worn some and that you haven't woven the ends in for some of them.

I just hauled out all my single socks and am now on a mad whirl to finish the second socks. It's out of control. Besides, I need to free up some needles for things like the Rambutan socks.

PS I don't know who Josh Bennett is, but he sure is cute!