When its too hot to move, sit and knit
July 27th, 2006
So the pattern wasn't knitting up in a pleasant way on US2 needles. So I frogged, and started over with US0. Much better! I also want to clarify, Online yarn is not scratchy. It just felt rough on my hands after having just finished a marathon knitting frenzy with Socks That Rock (can you say silky soft?) I'll probably do the ankle portion through another repeat of the yarn's pattern, then start the heel.
Because the endless knit 2, purl 1 of the ribbed socks was getting to me, I rummaged through my basket and picked up the Chickami again. If you look close in the picture, just above the ribbing, you can see a faint stripe. This is where I left it last. I'm not sure what the stripe is from (just sitting?) Hopefully it will block out.
I'm questioning the size I chose. Isn't it just like me to think about negative ease with cotton, this far into a project? I'm thinking it may be a bit big in the end. And if I try to shrink it in the dryer, maybe it will shrink too much? I have no plans to frog, as my least favorite knitting is this sort.. the endless black hole of stockinette. I shudder at the thought of re-knitting. So, its cross your fingers and hope for the best! Also notice that cool nifty net, gifted from my secret pal. It comes in very handy with this yarn (Berocco Touche`) This yarn is so slippery! A center pull ball becomes a tangled mess in no time without something to contain it. Thanks again SP!
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