Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock “Tuscany “ just over 1 skein
Pattern: generic toe up with a Turkish cast on
I love these socks. I know they kind of look like elf socks but that’s cool by me. They fit like a glove and the ruffly edge makes me happy.
And now for a gratuitous doggy shot cause well I can…
Here’s Josh ….

Quick post… Thanks for all the suggestions re gift for the best. Decided on some blue sky alpaca / silk and I think clapotis. In anticipation and practice for the clappy for her I decided I needed to remove my own from time out. Why did I ever have issues?? She has been smooth sailing so far so keep your fingers crossed I would like to have her finished. Kim suggested some STR in cotton too so I think I may need to make a phone call for some of that (and maybe some of the wool stuff for knee socks?!?) I am in need of some stash enhancement therapy in a big way so…. I also finished the Lorna’s Toe ups (will post the final pic when I upload to the computer.
That’s all for now
-D

yeah I got nothing sorry. Lots to say but no title and not sure if I can do more then bullet points so thats what it’ll be.
* First impressions especially on the phone should be ignored. On second chance seems to be soo diff then I thought (in a good way) =)
* Toe up socks= very good for add knitter. By the time I realize I am getting bored I am almost done so why the heck not finish
* Having family “issues” is an energy sucking experience… which is really not helping with the whole trying to be upbeat and positive thing but what can you do.
* Saw Peertrainer via Lolly thought it was a good motivator so lets see if this helps… maybe we should start a team for knitters?? hmm something to think about
I think thats enough for now
-D

I think I spelled that right. The Lorna’s Laces toe up sock is done. My first toe up. Some pics for your viewing pleasure while I go make the second one (before SSS sinks in.)

So apparently direction reading in a wine induced haze is problematic! I goofed up my heel and now I am afraid to rip back cause I don’t wanna have to start all over again… what do I do? The only solution I can think of is to try and insert a “lifeline” and rip back to there and re knit but I am not sure so, if anyone is reading this and has an answer for me please share… Thanks
-D

So this mornings class got canceled (thanks so much for sending an email so I didnt get up at the butt crack of dawn) and I have a meeting with the academic advisor so I am hanging out in Panera to kill some time. The toe up sock has accompanied me and we are at the heel (yay) . Here are photos , totally grainy b/c of the camera phone but pics none the less.