Single Sock Syndrome

I finished the first Ariel sock earlier this week, and then completely lost motivation to work on its twin.  This is why I need to learn how to knit two at a time. Oh, well.  I’m sure that I’ll regain my motivation as soon as I start on some other project.  Funny how that works.

April 17, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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One Step Forward…

Today was just one of those days.  I spent quite of bit of time working on my Ariel sock only to have to unknit nearly a dozen rows.  The foot just seemed to be turning out too long, and with at least another twenty or so rows to knit to decrease the toe, I decided [...]

April 13, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Mistake or Personalization

I drive an older car that needs a bit of TLC in the winter, so as I get ready to leave for work on these cold mornings, I make sure I have a simple project to work on that I can put down again after just a few minutes. My current sock project is perfect [...]

March 29, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Socks…the knitting world equivalent of instant gratification

With tons of UFO’s accumulating by the side of my bed, I have started yet another project–a pair of socks. I just can’t help myself. So, what do I love so much about sock knitting? 1. I almost don’t really consider them a real project, as they go so much faster than any of the [...]

March 27, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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