This morning, at 7:48 am, I unraveled the Conwy sock that I started back in August while on summer vacation. I was halfway down the instep. It took 4 minutes. Four minutes to undo weeks of knitting indecision. I know it is only a sock, but on size 1 needles it was a fair amount of knitting. The problems were:
1. The brightly colored variegated yarn obscured the cable pattern
2. Bamboo needles were not sharp enough to do the cable
3. The Yarn is slightly splitty and fuzzy, not a good match for cables and bamboo
Ya Live Ya Learn.
This was on the heels of the trouble I had with Summer Tweed, which I have chosen to keep private for now but I will reveal when I have the strength. (I'm learning how to be dramatic from my 11 year old daughter).
So, to make me happy, it's time for a Fiesta! This little kit, gifted by Annie, is just what the doctor ordered. Bright happy colors, yarn that's sturdy and easy to work with, a kit to minimize complications! Note that these are on size 0 and 1 needles, but seem to go quickly because of the fun with the changing color pattern.
Oh gosh, Mary Beth, they look beautiful! I can't wait to see them knitted up.
And, congrats on taking that big step and knitting the socks.
Posted by: Annie | September 17, 2004 at 06:11 AM
Duh...I mean RIPPING the socks.
More coffee, please.
Posted by: Annie | September 17, 2004 at 06:11 AM
Gasp! My favorite sock pattern (3 pair so far). How could you? oh, I see how. Viva la frog!
Posted by: Chris | September 17, 2004 at 06:27 AM
Cute! Great pattern.
Posted by: Cindy | September 17, 2004 at 07:02 AM
That pattern has been hanging out in my stash for a while, unworked. :) I can't wait to see how yours turn out--they look fun!
Posted by: Melanie | September 17, 2004 at 08:00 AM
Oooo, what happened to ST? I'm on the second sleeve and wishing it would go faster (and it's already a fast knit) as wanna wear it. If the yarn doesn't fit then it isn't a good knit...good for you...now find a good yarn. Ok...more coffee for me, too.
The mittens look fun!
Posted by: Margene | September 17, 2004 at 09:11 AM
Great color combo! Can't wait to see them finished.
Posted by: Kim | September 18, 2004 at 04:38 AM
That's a beautiful pattern, let's see it knitted up! And thanks about the information about IK fall issue. It's shocking.
Posted by: Siow Chin | September 18, 2004 at 09:03 AM