November 17, 2005
Melody shawl or scarf...
The yarn project that wasn't suppose to make it home. A month ago I placed an order online, a week later after not receiving any news I cancelled online. Then I receive my credit card bill and the kit is still charged, so the game of phone tag starts, they lost my order, they taught it was sent, wait someone else takes care of online orders, please call again another day. Finally I get a refund and many excuses, everyone is sorry and nice they will make up for it they promise. Fast forward to this week, a package makes it to my door! Being home made it extra special, I got to be there when I received the box and frantically opened it. The colors aren't what I expected though it will be even better that what I taught I was ordering. LOL! With our 1st snowflakes coming down on the city yesterday, starting Melody shawl (I'll use it as a scarf) is perfect timing I'd say. :)
The pink socks are both at the "finishing" stage, each need a heel and toe. At first I followed the Fleece Artist pattern for the heel but when my foot barely fit, I knew I had to rip it out. I tried a 2nd heel, using Dawn Brocco's tip, it made for a better more comfy heel. Now that the heel is knitted, I can see that there's too much in the foot part. So back to ripping an inch or two and knit the toes, most likely using the same star/toe method as the heel. As others have said prior to me, quick to knit, fiddly to complete! Of course after knitting the 1st pair I would know more about the measurements, it is great to knit and knit and knit make up the toes, finish the heels and tadah! Socks are done! I haven't worked on knitting socks top down in quite a while, it was fun to go back to that. The only reason I don't love knitting top down socks is that I am always worried about not having enough yarn in the end, also I try to use up all the yarn when I knit toe up.
Posted by Jo at November 17, 2005 10:21 PM