Tuesday, August 14, 2007
So I have lost my knitting mojo.
^ These are a HOT FUGLY MESS!!^
I got sidetracked a little last month and took up a sock class on how to knit 2 socks on 1 needle toe-up (by the way it was a very decent class where I learned a few things). And I decided to get all fancy with the basic pattern that was given to us in class and called myself making a "lace pattern" that I looked up in some random book......big mistake. I should have stuck to the boring stockinette! LOL!!
While I won't go into the project details since I won't be logging this one into the books ;op
I will say I did learn how to do the Turkish CO (also known to some as the magic cast on), and loved that you turn the heel without picking up stitches!! I never had to take the socks off the needle - not one time (loved that!), and I discovered how to do a simple reinforcement heel.
Could someone please enlighten me how on earth do I bind off on these puppies without the "ladder"occurring by not having to transfer them onto DPNs?? Am I missing something? I may need to finish watching this DVD I have over here on how to do 2 socks on 2 circs (which is way too much maneuvering - but has some good tidbits on there).
Oh well! I have to chalk this one up for the books and wear these for now :oD
Y'all get your red and purple pom poms out and hope that I get out of this knitting slump soon!
I am hoping that making my yarn wishlist and checking it twice to shop for future projects will get me all excited again!
In the meantime, here's my purple & red pom poms for you. Go, Stacey, go!!!
Give me a T!
Give me an A!
Give me a C!
Give me an E!
give me a Y!
what's that spell????
AWESOME KNITTER!!!
Well, technically it doesn't, but in the knitting world we are always creating new things and ways to look at things. Don't worry about the socks. One thing I learned about socks is that until you get good at them and really understand how to be one with the sock and all it's complexities, follow a pattern. I tried substituting stitches in a sock pattern on my second pair and they too didn't turn out so well. You're not alone.
It is okay to go into a slump, when life calls. You'll find that special project and than have 5 FO's in a row.
ps: if by chance you do find yourself in a get-this-s**t-outta-my-house mood, you have my address!
As for ladders, I usually just pull the working yarn really tight when working aorund the ladder area. Sometimes the ladders work themselves out in the wash. Literally.
as for the socks, shoot, it took me a good 2-3 pairs to feel halfway decent at it, and I still consider myself learning, LOL.
keep the faith and by all means enjoy your social life!!! :-D the knitting can wait until it gets all cold and dreary outside. ;-)
Take a break and come back strong. :) btw.. The socks looke good to me! (Yes, this comes from a woman who's never knit a sock in her life!!!) LOL
Good luck with your socks i haven't mustered up the courage to to 2 circs yet :)