When they clunk, they're done

How's that for a compelling header?

Borrowing another page from the "all the cool kids are doing it" book, I snuck to the most fabu yarn shop last week on a mission.  THE pattern.  Still armed with some Patons Classic from a previous binge, I dug out the combination I felt was the most slipper-like.

I swear, dear Harlot, I wasn't intending to copy yours to the letter.  That said, I did.  Wedgewood and Chestnut.

I did the largest size, mens 13 or something ridiculous like that, with the intention of felting them down to my size.  Three cycles and clunk!  (That's the noise they make when you take the washing bag out of the washer, in case that wasn't immediately apparent.)  They fit perfectly and the cat and I are very happy with them.

I went to my NB again to help out my family, armed with my mateless socks and the best of intentions.  Wednesday, I finished my Online sock's leg and did the foot for Falling Leaves.  Thursday I finished Falling Leaves and cast on Ripple Weave.  I ended up spending the night away from home, so did a few rows every time I woke up.  I even fell asleep midway through binding off the cuff, but at 6:30 am on Friday, it was done too!  All of my socks have mates. (I am the Dr. Phil of knitting - no one goes mateless on my watch.)

No photos, since the singles were all posted earlier this month.  Just imagine both feet, and a much happier knitter, having retired the Ziplocs and embraced the life of a knitting tight-ass.

To achieve this feat, I actually went to the above absolutely terrific yarn store and left with only my pattern.  No yarn, since I knew I'd get to the hospital with it and cast on immediately.  The skein I carried around at the shop was an amazingly bright and gorgeous colourway of Trekking XXL, so one can only guess how serious I was about getting the others done.

While at the market, I also went to the Wool Fondlers (hee!) event and met some terrifically friendly fiber artists.  One lady had some alpaca handspun that made me want to ditch the yarn diet forever.

I have had second thoughts about entering my stretch sweater in the design contest.  Anyone who has seen it has not commented on the unique construction, but the stitch pattern.  Alas, the stitch pattern is not mine, so I shall share the sweater and give credit where it's due.

It's boat neck, done in 2 tubes.  The first tube is knit cuff-to-cuff, with openings for the body and head, and a scoop to the front neck.  The body is picked up and worked down in the Hedera stitch pattern.

The model is pissed.

I have a rule to add to the Knit From Your Stash guidelines.  Paypal funds earned from design publication are exempt from yarn puchase scrutiny.  It's the universe's way of asking someone to continue knitting.  That said, my indiscretion last week was of the sock yarn variety, so why do I feel the need to justify it?

This time thirty five years ago, my dear mother was in the hospital, waiting for the arrival of her second child.  Tonight, we eat cake, for tomorrow, I'm thirty five.

Comments

[jackie]

happy birthday! may your year be filled with love, laughter, happiness and good health! and may you have many more fun filled birthdays!