My very first
Ok, so I've gone and done it now. I've joined my sister-in-law's sock knit-along!
I know... that's highly un-entertaining to those of you who don't knit, which is, well, all of you I think. But it's very exciting for me. Not only is this my very first knit-along, but it's also my very first pair of socks ever. Neat-o!
Yes, I do realize that means that I'm sort of sidelining two or more current projects in order to jump aboard this one, but that's ok. I need a break from the larger project because, well, it's just so large, and boring, and the smaller one is more of my "car knitting" thing anyway, and I'm more than 2/3 done with it, so it won't take me long to finish. And that particular piece is not time-restricted.
So Jim and Laura, if your baby never gets a blanket from me you'll understand, right? Or if he gets it as a high school graduation gift.
Ok, so I'm excited to be jumping into this, but at the same time, I'm a little nervous. You see, I'm a really, really, really slow knitter and very much a novice, and I'm not used to being at the rear of the class on anything. But I really enjoy knitting, despite my obvious lack of skill and speed, and I think it'll be fun. So croc-socks, here I come! Yippie!
Well, ok, I suppose I need to go get yarn first, right? Hopefully Jo-Ann will carry something worth having. Otherwise I'm going to have to internet order and then I'll just be that much farther behind everyone else. :( I guess it's not really a race anyway, right?
Ok, that's my knitting news for today. Tonight Wil, J and I are going downtown for Friday Fest. It's just a small block-party sort of thing the city puts on once a month. But it'll be cool- full moon, drum circle down towards the river, and lots of good coffee, maybe even a beer if I'm feeling froggy. I have to work in the morning, though, so probably just coffee.
Better go get dressed now and see if I can get J to eat something.
If I don't check in again before then, I'd like to wish all of the mommy readers out there a happy mother's day on Sunday. Hope your kids do something nice for you- or at least let you sleep in past 7:30!
posted by Mommyleek @ 7:01 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
No racing--'cause that's no fun. Just a friendly group all working on the same project, so we can help each other if someone gets stuck. :) There are 3 other people who are doing this as their first pair of socks, too, so you fit right in!
As for buying sock yarn at Joann's: they carry Paton's Kroy Sock yarn, Bernat Sox yarn, and Moda-Dea Sassy Stripes yarn. I would go with either of the first two. I can't be positive that the Moda-Dea is sock weight without seeing it, but the others should work well. :) They may have something else that I'm not familiar with, but I'm judging from their website and what I've seen in stores.
Happy Mother's Day to you, too!
yay for sock knitting!!!! i think they'll turn out wonderful.
glad you made it to friday fest (you did make it, didn't you?) I know you've been meaning to. was it fun and stuff???
Annnnnngiiiie! Where are you? Come back! Put the socks down and back away slowly!
heh Eve, I haven't even started the socks yet!
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