You guys so rock! Each and every one of you who left supportive comments, and even those that didn't, cause really, what do you say? We all have bad times, and now that I've put my little stamp of negativity on the world, I've dug in, and dug down, and rediscovered that well of optimism and I-can-do-it attitude, and launched myself into the world again. My daughter called, in major (to her) crisis, and reminded me that despite my own insecurities, I am a rock to my family. An anchor and a haven. There is healing in that!
Knitting has proceeded uninterrupted, of course. This is, in fact, the very basis of my home therapy system.
I have cast on the Child's First Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I'm using STR in Cobalt Bloom, a sock yarn and colorway that have been luring me with its siren song for some weeks now. And I have to tell you, Cara knows her sock yarn. This fiber crack is totally addictive. It's squooshy, and soft and just as yummy as sock yarn can get.
And heels have been turned on the ever-in-progress Diagonal Rib Socks. I didn't expect, when I started these way back when, that they would end up being a long-term project; but they have. It's ok, though, cause they are patient, undemanding, and don't have a tendency to STRESS ME OUT! Unlike Elfine's Socks, which are now at the short row heel stage. We are at a stand off at the moment. Update to follow.
Comments (14)
The sock looks great! Glad you're loving the yarn!
Posted by Cara | April 21, 2006 7:03 PM
Posted on April 21, 2006 19:03
I am glad that you are feeling better and that things are looking up. :-)
Both of those projects are just beautiful!
Posted by Kathy | April 21, 2006 7:23 PM
Posted on April 21, 2006 19:23
I'm glad you're feeling better. This is one of the prettiest examples of Child's First Sock that I've seen! I didn't even recognize it and thought "wow, what's this pattern??" Really nice - it's the colors and the way that work in the pattern - very cool. You sure do have a lot of socks on the needles! Three pair that you're continually working on? Not me. I think I only have two otn right now and one's been in the WIP bag for quite. a. while. I need to get it finished up - I think the second sock is only lacking a toe. How long could that take? An afternoon? sheesh, I'm terrible. :)
Posted by Laura | April 21, 2006 10:00 PM
Posted on April 21, 2006 22:00
You nutty sock goddess, you! Those purple ones are uber cool!
Posted by Lee Ann | April 21, 2006 10:44 PM
Posted on April 21, 2006 22:44
Nothing like a few socks on the needles! The STR and Child's First Sock are a perfect - perfect! - marriage of yarn and needles. Gorgeous.
Your comment about your daughter reminds me of the adage (variously attributed to Plato, or a Hebrew Proverb): Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
Posted by Theresa | April 22, 2006 6:08 AM
Posted on April 22, 2006 06:08
Gorgeous socks! Isn't it funny how others perceive you as having it all together? Sometimes I think we just have to go with what they see and believe in it. Have a good weekend!
Posted by Carole | April 22, 2006 7:08 AM
Posted on April 22, 2006 07:08
Yay! Leah is back. Gorgeous socks. Just luuuuurvely.
Posted by amanda | April 22, 2006 7:24 AM
Posted on April 22, 2006 07:24
Oooh- la- la those socks are so fabulous! I think I'm in love with the diagonal rib ones.
Posted by Teyani | April 22, 2006 7:55 AM
Posted on April 22, 2006 07:55
Beautiful!! The color is so fabu. Get going on the other socks...they look fab, too! ;-)
Posted by margene | April 22, 2006 7:57 AM
Posted on April 22, 2006 07:57
Short row heels, huh? I would start another pair of socks too. . .knitting IS the best medicine.
Posted by Emily | April 22, 2006 3:13 PM
Posted on April 22, 2006 15:13
Good luck with the short row heels. I will be curious to see how you like them. Both pairs are really pretty!
Posted by Karen | April 23, 2006 11:40 AM
Posted on April 23, 2006 11:40
I'm glad that you are feeling better! The socks are beautiful! I really need to make myself get that Nancy Bush book.
Posted by Gracie | April 23, 2006 12:11 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 12:11
I'm glad you're back! What amazing socks...the Cobalt Bloom STR looks so pretty in that pattern.
Posted by katie | April 24, 2006 12:23 PM
Posted on April 24, 2006 12:23
Two amazingly beautiful pairs of socks! I love the colors!
I got the Nancy Bush book this past week. So many great patterns in there!
Posted by Lolly | April 25, 2006 3:20 PM
Posted on April 25, 2006 15:20