Progress is being made
On the second sherbet sock:
                   Pictured here next to the ultra-groovy jigsaw puzzle Rob gave me for Christmas. This is a Frank Lloyd Wright design, originally designed as a magazine cover, now living as an art glass mural at the Arizona Biltmore.Â
I have a serious weakness for jigsaw puzzles, and it is my stated goal to work a puzzle over each of the major holiday weekends. And, of course, one can only work the same old puzzles so many times. So Rob, being the good man that he is, actually gave me three (3) puzzles for Christmas. I finished this one up lickety-split, because it is so cool. Now I’m resisting the urge to start another–Easter weekend is coming.
Anyway, back to the sock. I also have a stated goal to finish these socks before I have to go back to school on Jan. 3rd. Since this a yarn that claims to have enough yardage to make a pair out of one ball, I’m now nearing the end of the ball. The specter of not having enough yarn has reared its ugly little head. Whatever does one do when one runs out of yarn an inch or less from the end of a sock? It doesn’t bear thinking of.
My other knitting-related gift this Christmas was some funding from my mom and dad to attend this retreat in March. I’ve already sent in my registration and am waiting to hear back from them about class availability. I have a hotel room booked and everything! Can you tell I’m really looking forward to this? Perfect timing too, because by early March those of us who work in the public school system really, really need a break.
Those of you within striking distance–wanna come play with me?
December 30th, 2006 at 12:37 am
Hello to my loving cousins…I have taken up knitting (again) and am trying to reteach myself all that Grandma Bales tried to teach me 30 years ago. I did not do well (to say the least) with the “regular” way, so I’m trying the German way (“continental”). Hey, they make great cars… why not great knitting…I received the book “Y Not Knit” by Jill and Susan Wolcott for Christmas and have read it cover to cover already. I think my family would like me to try and take my knitting to a higher level…something past scarfs and pot holders…only in time my dear ones. I also received the book “The Crochet Answer Book” (the “Life Answer Book” was sold out!). Question: how do you get the cat NOT to chase your yarn while you are working on a project? She has bitten my yarn in half many times! Sarah… your yarn is beautiful! I would like to have some! Something that would look good as a scarf or a pot holder… I have just sent my little infant hats that I crocheted for the “Caps to the Capital” project for Save the Children. I hope others were able to participate in that project also. Love, hugs and kisses to you both and good knitting!
December 30th, 2006 at 11:24 am
Michele, so great to hear from you! Glad to know you are knitting again! And really, Y not?
As far as cats go, well, I think getting them to do anything civilized will be nigh unto impossible. Catnip might prove distracting however. Doesn’t catnip trump yarn?
December 30th, 2006 at 11:24 am
to give you your laugh for the day – I opened the post and thought you were knitting the puzzle — can you imagine the work that would be???
Love the puzzle — love the sock too 😀
December 30th, 2006 at 11:27 am
Oh, and Sarah, if you run out of yarn near the toe of the sock, personally I would just grab a sock yarn from stash that is more or less harmonious and finish the brutes. It’s very rare that anyone sees the toes of the socks anyway.
But as you know, I was never exactly a stickler for detail…
December 31st, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Whatever does one do when one runs out of yarn an inch or less from the end of a sock? Well, one goes back and re-knits the toe and heel from a complimentary yarn! Good luck – hope you have enough.
January 1st, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Pretty, pretty sock! And I was laughing at myself so hard when I saw the puzzle… First thing I thought was, “Weaving setts!” Oh, my…
Happy New Year, Sarah, and good luck with the sock yarn. Or the solution. Contrast is always good!
January 5th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Being within striking distance of said retreat, I am thinking that I might (I emphasize might to allow for various vagaries) think of attending as well. Or at least come down for a browse through the market and dinner or something!
It would be great to see you!