I'm not sure whomever put those two phrases together (since there is speculation as to whether Churchill really said it) would approve of them being applied to knitting socks, but for me it is incredibly accurate.
Two amigurumi, a snood, and a wedding planned in 2.75 months later, I am back at my lone sock. I am now turning my very first heel. Alone. With YouTube as my guide. And the very small text of my sock pattern.
This is newlywed bliss.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Heel, My Broken Needle
More time has elapsed than I am sure is logical in the mind of anyone who routinely knits socks, however, for myself, who never expected to finish a sock, finally arriving at my first heel turning is a momentous occasion. I am nearly there! The completion of a sock! G-d only knows how long the formation of a mate will take.
I did have a bit of a deterrent (as if I needed another one!) when I discovered one of my needles has snapped and has a ridge that does not allow the wool to pass over it. I am exceptionally careful about my needles and always put them back in their carrying case. It certainly isn't from overuse, since I'm barely through my first sock. I'll need to check the warranty and see if I can get a replacement needle. Until then, the smallest piece of scotch tape and an extra does of patience will have to suffice.
I did have a bit of a deterrent (as if I needed another one!) when I discovered one of my needles has snapped and has a ridge that does not allow the wool to pass over it. I am exceptionally careful about my needles and always put them back in their carrying case. It certainly isn't from overuse, since I'm barely through my first sock. I'll need to check the warranty and see if I can get a replacement needle. Until then, the smallest piece of scotch tape and an extra does of patience will have to suffice.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Everybody Needs a Cuddle Buddy
I finished it! Crocheting is much faster and less tedious than I expected. I now have a 4 inch tall pink elephant with a poseable trunk and white furry jacket. I feel re-inspired by fiber arts.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tragedies in the Realm of Blogging
My camera broke. My sock is now an anklet, and I have no intention of quitting, but the Kingdom might come before I have a pair.
However!
My dear friend gave me the most adorable amigurumi for my birthday, and a new relationship inspired me to try the same. I have now launched myself into the world of crochet and after one false start (which proved that regardless of biological evidence, the egg precedes the chick), I am happily en route to finishing the head of my amigurumi. A pink elephant. Another sigh for the broken camera.
However!
My dear friend gave me the most adorable amigurumi for my birthday, and a new relationship inspired me to try the same. I have now launched myself into the world of crochet and after one false start (which proved that regardless of biological evidence, the egg precedes the chick), I am happily en route to finishing the head of my amigurumi. A pink elephant. Another sigh for the broken camera.
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