'salmost over, October. And I have not knit one stitch on a sock. Not one stitch. Nor have I done one thing like the shudder - meme - shudder for Lolly's Socktoberfest (I really don't need to link all these things tonight, do I? I'm really tired. So no links. Deal?) which I joined because of fond memories that last year when I joined, it became the first knitalong I had ever completed successfully. It may still be. Nope, on second thought, I did some Warm Hands for Sandy last year, and I did Bitchin' Mittens for Dave this year. But I didn't even finish my second sock for the Trekking Along that I cohosted, for cripe's sake. That sock is next on my agenda. I was held up on the heel because I had *ahem* temporarily misplaced the directions for Margene's short-row heel. Turns out I had put them someplace logical so I wouldn't forget where they were. And we all know how that turns out, don't we?
My goal for Socktoberfest this year was to complete all the mateless socks I have. Ha. I'll be lucky at this rate if I complete one pair. I think I can quite easily get the Trekking sock done. I'd even like to have them done by this weekend. They'd be perfect to wear with my rust-colored Merrells and the green sweater. I don't know if that is doable, but I think I'm going to try.
The next one I dearly want to do is the mate to David's birthday socks from his LAST birthday, LAST November 21st. Geesh. They're heavyweight socks, too. Shouldn't take but a minute to do. But still, they're not done. Then I've got the luscious tangerine Koigu that Julie sent me. Feather & Fan sock, the second one is 1/4 done. I don't know why it's not done yet. I wanted to make the delicious experience last longer. Yeah.....that's it. Then....let's see. What else? I doubt that's it for one-sock wonders, but it's all I can think of right now.
Sorry no pictures. I'm still trying to get all my work done before my real vacation starts.
Details about the green sweater and modeled shots to come, after it dries.
I don't think Lolly will hate for not doing the homework. And if she does, she can hate me, too, cause I didn't do it.
If you sock, great. If not, it's okay. No one will shun you or anything. We're not those kinds of knitters, ya know.
Posted by: Cookie | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 02:44 AM
So if I look for someone wearing a green sweater, rust-colored Merrels, and one Trekking sock, that'll be you? Easy!
Posted by: Jane | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 05:59 AM
Yeah, not to worry. Best intentions are pretty much acceptable.
If you want to start on a clean slate, you can donate all those singles to the injured Vetrans. They'd LOVE a handmade sock or glove or mitten. And then you can buy MORE yarn to start MORE projects. Sounds good, huh?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Yeah. We believe that you are only trying to stretch out a pleasurable experience. Yes. We do.
You are not trying on the sweater wet? On second thoughts, wet peace fleece is not a pretty thing. No.
xo
Posted by: sandy | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 06:44 AM
Grrlfriend, I'm going to sit you down and we're going to knit socks! ONE MORE SLEEP! See you tomorrow, tomorrow...Yee Haw!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 07:59 AM
I've been wondering about David's other sock. Wasn't going to ask tho, lest it get me on your shit list.
Posted by: Rachel H | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 08:19 AM
Yeah, but what did you have for breakfast today?
; )
Posted by: Vicki | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 08:22 AM
Think how good you'll feel when those socks all have mates. You can do it, Norma!
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 08:26 AM
I'm in the club as well...I signed up and have started a scarf and a hat...and have 2 socks I could possibly FINISH...but just haven't...
Posted by: Mary | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 10:46 AM
I didn't even finish the first Trekking sock, although I might soon -- alert the media -- so don't feel bad. And knit whatever you want.
(Attitude goes well with pointed sticks, don't you think?)
Posted by: Lucia | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 10:52 AM
I didn't finish the Trekking socks on time either. Ah well. That's why I haven't signed up for any more knit alongs.
The green sweater is beautiful, by the way.
Posted by: Elisabeth | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 11:24 AM
That would make me start planning to wear mismatched socks, and call them done.
Posted by: naomi | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 12:04 PM
I had great plans for finishing socks and working lots of new sock patterns and it didn't happen for Socktober. Ah, well, we'll get to them when we get to them, right? Take care.
Posted by: Wanda | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 02:55 PM
Sometimes I have to remind myself I'm knitting for pleasure NOT pressure! So glad you have some vacation time ahead and a rowdy weekend to look forward to...
Posted by: Birdsong | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 04:46 PM
I've done four rows on my socktoberfest socks and those haven't yet replaced the rows that were lost when I had a little accident with the needles and some frogging....
Love the green jumper with leaves (and hte leaves :) Jealous of all you people who get to met up at Rhinebeck.
Posted by: lynne s of oz | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 06:35 PM
I think I'm going to be the only person at Rhinebeck who will not be wearing some brand-new knit. In fact, if it is above 55, there will be no wool anywhere on my body. (I love my woolies, but they are definitely COLD weather wear.) I hope you'll let me play anyway!
Posted by: Kristen | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 09:23 PM
Norma, listen up, girl: you are the only knitter in the entire universe who has neglected to knit a second sock. You have personally invented SSS, all by your good self.
There, feel better now that you have been officially Yelled At? For goodness sakes, let it go, knit want you want, and enjoy yourself at Rhinebeck! (said the green-eyed midwesterner who will probably NEVER go to said festival)
Posted by: kmkat | Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 10:35 AM