Unprecedented

As shocking as it is, I actually have TWO pairs of socks going right now. This has never happened before.

There's a very particular reason for this, though.

See? Here's the pair I've been working on for the last month or so. They are awfully close to being done. About four more rows of stockinette stitch, then the ribbing and then, well, done.

But, the thing is that I've got that haircut appointment on Wednesday. It should take me about 10 minutes to get there after work, and my appointment is 30 minutes after . . . which means that I'll likely be sitting there for about 20 minutes, and I don't want to run out of sock.

So. I made an executive decision. I started my next pair--both socks at the same time, knitted from both ends of the same skein of yarn. (You might recognize the skein, despite the funky way the color photographed. It's really nowhere near that . . . pink.) Anyway, I wanted to be absolutely sure that I wouln't run out of yarn, so--both socks at once.

I figured I wouldn't be able to concentrate properly to start the toes of the socks while sitting in the waiting area at a new salon, but straight stockinette . . . no problem. Soothing, even.

And, besides, I really DID want to get started with this yarn. Now, I was GOING to do my next pair of socks in the Jitterbug yarn I got last February, but it was so tempting to use my Shetland handspun, you know?

(Edited--this has been claimed.) Here's a possibly silly question for you--I've got a bag of odd-and-end yarns, leftovers from other projects, single skeins I have no need for or interest in. It's been taking up space and I want to get rid of it . . . though I have a hard time throwing yarn away, as I'm sure you can understand. Does anybody have any need or interest in this bag of miscellaneous stuff? Leave a comment if you are. (The bag, incidentally, is a normal, plastic shopping bag from a yarn shop.)

(Edited--this one, too!)For that matter, I've got a partially completed gray Elfin in Rowan Felted Tweed that I long since lost interest in. The back is done and the two fronts are partly done, but I slid them off the needle to reclaim the needle years ago. I forget how many skeins are in the bag untouched, but there's enough for that sweater if you reclaim the yarn from the knitted pieces. . . . anybody want it?

Hey, here's an interesting article encouraging a certain amount of self-restraint and human decency in the press--if the vast majority of media personnel were able to restrain themselves over the Harry Potter ending, why can't they do that for other things? In the name of human decency?

Comments

[minnie]

i'll take either one. actually, the odds and ends sound like more fun! you know what will happen with it, lol (charity hats, here i come!)

[Valerie]

I wouldn't mind taking the Felted Tweed. I'd even trade it for some sock yarn if you want!

[amy]

That new sock yarn is gorgeous. I love the colors. And thanks for the link to the article. Small rays of sanity are always welcome. And, as a librarian, I think I want to put the headline on a t-shirt.

[marti]

dang, a bit late fore that rowan tweed! oh well, i probably don't need to enhance my stash anyway!

[Susan]

Welcome to the dark side, mwa hahahaha! I was all excited to see that you were going to have multiple pairs of socks going on at the same time. But you have a plan and you are going to finish those other ones, so you have not yet completely succumbed to maniacal sock knitting practices. I wish I had that kind of self-restraint! I can't wait to see what the new socks look like, as those toes look very different.

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

Sounds like a smart decision to me. And we should knit our next project according to how we feel at cast-on. At least for me, it seems if I cast on what I "should" it tends to languish and take a long time to complete, but if I'm energized because of the yarn or the pattern the projects tend to move along at a better pace.

[Kim]

Stop the presses! Two pairs of socks! The handspun toes look so lovely so far. The idea of not having anything to knit while I'm waiting somewhere is a frightening thought. I don't know what I'd do! Good luck at your new salon. Normally, I'd say yes to the yarn but I'm trying to do a yarn clean-out.

[Chris]

You've never had two pairs of socks going at once?! *thud*

[Carol]

A day late and a request short ;) Hard to imagine the media conducting themselves with others dignity in mind :(

[donna lee]

I am a one project at a time person. I can't start a new pair unless I finish one first. Maybe I am afraid of not finishing the first one if I stop....
I saw in a couple of places that there are folks who use left over yarn to make blankets. They just add on whatever is left over. They look pretty cool.

[donna lee]

I am a one project at a time person. I can't start a new pair unless I finish one first. Maybe I am afraid of not finishing the first one if I stop....
I saw in a couple of places that there are folks who use left over yarn to make blankets. They just add on whatever is left over. They look pretty cool.

[paula]

Oh, c'mon Deb-I am feeling weird because I only have ONE sock going. hee hee, Check out my WIPs on Ravelry.