And a strange week.
I worked a lot of hours this week. Meetings, extra shifts, and computer training on top of the usual nine to five. Then Friday things got really crazy.
My daughter's dachshund has some kind of strange illness. His legs and neck get stiff, and he can't walk. He stayed Friday night with the Vet, came home Saturday because he seemed to be doing better, then relapsed Saturday night. The Vet seems to think it is some kind of toxic poisoning (as opposed to the nontoxic variety?), but the waxing and waning symptoms don't really fit with that diagnosis, so we're still in the dark.
I did manage to sew up some of the sock bags I had already cut out (you can also find the link in the sidebar). They are the perfect size for yarn for a pair of socks, two circs or double points, a folded photocopy of your pattern, and some knitting notions. I'll be adding some different fabrics over the coming weeks.
The pirate skull fabric was purchased on a whim. My sick idea of whimsy!
Amanda, you don't think it goes with your Yarn Aboard theme, do you?
I also spun a bit. The roving is Wild Thing from Crown Mountain Farms. This is the same SuperwashMerino Hand Dyed Roving that Teyani uses for the Sock Hop yarn. Very cool stuff. Super soft and spins like a dream. I can't wait to get it plied up.
The only trekking the sock and I saw was back and forth to work and meetings. I'm ready to start the forethought heel from Sensational Knitted Socks. Since this is the first time I've knit this heel, it's going to take some concentration. No autopilot knitting for me tonight.
Trekking XXL in 110
Chevron Pattern, Sensational Knitted Socks
Comments (14)
I love your strange fruit (better than that song by Billie Holliday); the bags look fantastic - definitely the pirate's booty!
Your spinning looks phenomenal (I have a much better appreciation these days) and I can't wait to see it plied up either!
We are knitting the same colour of trekking; I have to post my sock - using same book too; different pattern. Love yours; looks fab!
Posted by Cynthia | June 18, 2006 8:41 PM
Posted on June 18, 2006 20:41
I really need to purchase one of your bags... I'm off to look at the fabric. My ziploc bag technique isn't working as well. And, it wastes a ziploc bag.
Love the trekking sock (and the book it came from!)
Posted by Gracie | June 19, 2006 4:45 AM
Posted on June 19, 2006 04:45
Grrrr. I really need one of those bags. Now I just have to decide which one.... or two.
Posted by Allison | June 19, 2006 6:47 AM
Posted on June 19, 2006 06:47
I love those bags! They are wonderful and whimsical and the pirate one is da' bomb!
BTW, your spinning is G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!
Posted by amanda | June 19, 2006 7:31 AM
Posted on June 19, 2006 07:31
So much to comment on, don't know where to begin!
Okay.. the bags... wow. I am still loving mine - it's going with me to Black Sheep Gathering next weekend - I don't know how I ever lived without it before!!
And your spinning - wow! I am so glad that you are having fun with this fiber - it's just great all around :-) Can't wait to see what you're making up with it.
That trekking sock is awesome too - I just love that pattern. I used the same one for a recent sock I knit up (grins)
Posted by Teyani | June 19, 2006 8:27 AM
Posted on June 19, 2006 08:27
Beautiful Sock, and the spinning is so pretty!
Posted by Jenn | June 19, 2006 10:17 AM
Posted on June 19, 2006 10:17
Leah, your spinning is fabulous!!! That is going to make some really beautiful sock yarn. I cannot wait to see it plied!
Your trekking sock looks great in that pattern! I almost went with that pattern and then went with the Jaywalker at the last minute. I should have went with the chevron...it is perfect for that yarn!
Your sock bags rock! I want one!!! I need to go look in my stash. I love the top one...lots!
Posted by Karen | June 19, 2006 5:12 PM
Posted on June 19, 2006 17:12
Oh my gosh, that is an incredibly gorgeous sock! I love it.
Sorry to hear about the poor doggy. I hope he bounces back soon.
Posted by Rachel | June 19, 2006 6:07 PM
Posted on June 19, 2006 18:07
Your spinning looks great and so does that sock! It has all the beautiful colors of autumn.
Posted by Casey | June 19, 2006 7:59 PM
Posted on June 19, 2006 19:59
Leah I'm coming over to pick one or two of those georgous sock bags off your tree! Those are great looking!
Posted by Becky / Knitting Interrupted | June 20, 2006 7:44 AM
Posted on June 20, 2006 07:44
The bags - the spinning - the socks - LOVE it all.
Posted by Carole | June 20, 2006 8:10 AM
Posted on June 20, 2006 08:10
I love how you're so creative with your photoshoots. And good thing I'm not over there, or I'd pick that tree bare!
I'm so sorry about your daughter's dog :-( I hope the Vet diagnoses him quickly, and that he's on the road to recovery soon.
Posted by Becky | June 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Posted on June 20, 2006 09:13
Love the spinning! I have some of Teyani's fiber and I'm waiting to master Merino before I spin it up. I want some really nice socks.
Posted by Cara | June 20, 2006 12:08 PM
Posted on June 20, 2006 12:08
Heehee. Knitting bags DO grow on trees. I KNEW it!
Posted by Emily | June 22, 2006 7:30 PM
Posted on June 22, 2006 19:30