It sometimes happens. I do too many socks. I need a break.
My Plunge stats thus far are great. I completed 13 pairs in the first 6 weeks, all started on or after April 1st, all adult sized, all in fingering weight and needle size 3mm or smaller. That's 25% of the Plunge under my belt.
Pair #11 is done. Silkie Socks That Rock. They've started dyeing this in their other colourways now, and the same semisolids that interested me in the original sock yarns are haunting me now in the Silkie.
Pair #12 is done. My Austermann Step stash has officially been depleted. I am officially relieved.
Pair #13 is done. I need a break from Cherry Tree Hill, which is a bit "sticky" and slow to knit. It does, however, offer the best stitch definition I've ever seen.
Rebellion has taken the form of non-sock knitting, namely bags.
Amy claimed the French Market Bag directly from its felting bag.
And I'm about ready to declare my felted backpack obsession a disease. But a fun one.
(Patons Classic in Good Earth and Leaf Green)
I've finally unearthed the large hank of Fleece Artist from the Great Gaspereau Caper. It's going to be a modified Isabella (no eyelets, and with the front lace panel going all the way up from the bottom edge). I'm going to attempt to add a knit from the top cap sleeve in the coordinating red semisolid. Photos to follow.
So it's project monogamy for me until my sweater is done or until I crave sock knitting again, whichever comes first. Any bets?
You'll be back at socks in a week or less! LOL
I love my FMB--it's my project bag & travels w/ me when I knit in the car.
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Posted by: laurie | May 12, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Having completed 13 for the plunge myself with numbers 14 & 15 on the needles (also all adult socks), this is interferring with a vest that I want to do.
I want to bank a few more sock pairs, then I am taking a break. Even a week...maybe two?
Posted by: Holly | May 12, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Hey - I'm knitting Isabella too, but with solid yarn. No eyelets for me either, thanks.
Sounds like you had a great time in the States. We always went to North Conway for back to school shopping. Isn't it fun? And the ice cream sundaes at Friendly's? Yum. The best.
Posted by: Steph VW | May 12, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Wow! My flicking finger is killing me this weekend so I'm having to go easy on the sock knitting myself, but wow. I can't imagine finishing so many in such a short amount of time. Amazing!
What pattern are the CTH sock done in?
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | May 13, 2007 at 08:30 AM
What colourway is that lovely STR? Very nice pattern definition on the Cherry Tree hill socks. Good luck with the monogamy.
Posted by: Elysbeth | May 13, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Sometimes the urge to knit socks returns as soon as you have all the finishing to do on the sweater. Just saying . . .
Posted by: Theresa | May 13, 2007 at 12:15 PM
I've been feeling a bit of knitting ennui lately...I need an FO.
I think a top-half garment is the perfect antidote to your sock hangover...
Posted by: Moe | May 13, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Hi! I was browsing Knitty, looking for a sock pattern, and I clicked on Diamante. Your name caught my eye, as Barnhill is my mother's maiden name and she is from Dartmouth. I think we might actually be related? My grandmother is Iris Barnhill and my grandfather was Tom Barnhill, and my mother is Nanette. I think maybe your husband is my mom's cousin... I think she had a Todd as her ring bearer. Anyway, small world if it is true!
Posted by: Frances | May 15, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Those are beautiful socks!
Posted by: Asaknitter | May 15, 2007 at 07:46 PM