I have blog block. Totally! The holidays were really good (especially for the kids, which is as it should be) and the New Year has come in fast and furious. There as been so much going on, and I have lots to tell you and so many thoughts and ideas floating around in my head that I got blocked. I didn't know where to start. Finally I got to the point that I had to just start typing, hoping that the result would be coherent and somewhat entertaining.
Assimilation complete.
We are almost 100% a Mac family now. I still have my hp desktop, mainly because I love the monitor, but I imagine that eventually that will go as well and we will be all wireless, all the time. Kind of fun, and the kids and their friends think it's really cool.
I did break a three year tradition and knit one Christmas present this year. Normally I don't knit Christmas presents because Christmas is crazy enough without making me resent my knitting. Also, there are only a select group of people that I know outside the cyber world that appreciate the time and effort that goes into a knitted gift. Terrisa is one of those exceptions. She will truly appreciate these socks.
Titania's Revenge (STR club pattern)
STR lightweight Scaponia colorway
2.5mm Crystal Palace Bamboo
I am very pleased with how these socks came out. The yarn is lovely, of course, and the pattern itself is quick and entertaining. I plan on knitting them again, mainly because I found the pattern to be extremely challenging. There is a lot of room for interpretation and modifications and you will have to be comfortable with that in order to make them fit well. If you are in the mood for a challenge, then I would give it a try. I love the lace work, and the wrap around faux cable is just too cool.
Finally, I want to thank each and every one of you who joined me in celebrating the two year blogiversary here Chez Stress Reaction. I'm looking forward to year three and beyond. I have lots of new and exciting ideas for the blog, so please stick around for the fun. Marti is the grand prize winner (picked by random number generator). Congrats Katie, Mandella and Marti. Thanks for playing!
Coming up next: The socks and I visit Chihuly on my birthday!
Comments (16)
There you are, I was beginning to wonder where you had gone!
The socks are gorgeous, I love the combination of bright colors and what looks like a complex pattern!
Posted by keri | January 10, 2007 3:09 PM
Posted on January 10, 2007 15:09
I wish someone would have told me sooner not to knit for Christmas gifts! No wonder I was stressed this year.
Love the socks! And I am so pleased to be the winner. Now to
decide what to do with that beautiful yarn.......
Posted by Marti | January 10, 2007 4:44 PM
Posted on January 10, 2007 16:44
I say every year I am not knitting any Christmas presents...but I always do anyway. Maybe this is the year....
Love the new socks! Wow...they are really pretty and different.
Happy New Year Leah!
Posted by Karen | January 10, 2007 7:19 PM
Posted on January 10, 2007 19:19
Yay for you! The Mac thing is a madness. All of our computers are Macs, we're wireless and have lots of Apple gizmos. We're totally sold and have been for years.
The socks. The socks. The socks. Oh my word I know not where to begin. First, the colorway is lovely. And the pattern. Wow! You rocked T's gift and I know she is a very happy camper with very pampered feet.
You da' bomb bay-beeee!
Posted by amanda | January 10, 2007 8:26 PM
Posted on January 10, 2007 20:26
oh the macs. gotta love them. i cannot wait for the iphone, i am starting to save my pennies (make that dollars!) now.
as for the socks, those are gorgeous, i'm such a selfish knitter i don't think i would have been able to part with them!
Posted by amy | January 11, 2007 11:18 AM
Posted on January 11, 2007 11:18
Those socks are so cool! What a good gift!
Posted by Cheryl | January 11, 2007 11:37 AM
Posted on January 11, 2007 11:37
Happy New Year to you, Leah!
Posted by katie | January 11, 2007 12:50 PM
Posted on January 11, 2007 12:50
Those socks have way too much fun going on! The pattern is great!
Posted by Lynne | January 11, 2007 3:30 PM
Posted on January 11, 2007 15:30
Love the socks - so challenging and unusual. Definitely couldn't knit those while studying . . .
Posted by Theresa | January 12, 2007 1:32 AM
Posted on January 12, 2007 01:32
those are some funky socks!
Posted by britt | January 12, 2007 6:37 AM
Posted on January 12, 2007 06:37
love the "borg" reference. You're too funny! We're still PC's here, since there are no Mac dealers within a 2 hour drive, and repairs on previous Mac's were troublesome.
The socks are beau-tee-full!
Posted by Teyani | January 12, 2007 9:24 AM
Posted on January 12, 2007 09:24
I love Apple! We've been a Mac Family for ages now (wireless web, iPods and all). They work great and as a bonus are really pretty to look at.
Michael is pretty mad that he has to wait until June for an iPhone...
Posted by Emily | January 12, 2007 12:25 PM
Posted on January 12, 2007 12:25
Wow! My first appearance as a sock model...I have arrived! Thank you SO much for the wonderful socks! As a non-knitter I stand in awe of the talent, time, and care you knitters pour into your Creations. I am honestly honored to receive such a personal gift. I'm wearing them right now, on a freezing-rainy afternoon, and they are SO warm and wonderful! Love ya! T.
Posted by Terrisa | January 12, 2007 12:42 PM
Posted on January 12, 2007 12:42
Holy cow, those socks are unbelievable! Psychadelic, practically. There's just so much going on -- very cool.
I hope things settle into a nice rhythm for you after what sounds like a pretty intense holiday+ period. Happy new year!
Posted by Rachel | January 13, 2007 10:10 AM
Posted on January 13, 2007 10:10
Nice computer. you'll have to tell us how you like working with a apple over a pc. I really love your socks they came out lovely. I casted on for mine --but they are still in the beginning stages.
Posted by Marisol | January 13, 2007 10:22 AM
Posted on January 13, 2007 10:22
Those "revenge" socks are some snazzy looking Leah!
Posted by Beck | February 14, 2007 9:12 AM
Posted on February 14, 2007 09:12