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April 5, 2006
Third Time's A Charm
Right? I mean, I know that's the saying, but do you think it's true? I sure hope so because we're getting down to the wire on this whole Sockapaloooza thing. Ya know? It's April 5th and I have until May 1st to get these suckers finished. Some might say that I'm a procrastinator, but really, waiting until the last minute makes me nervous. So, you know the 2nd sock version didn't work - it was too tight, just like the first. So, I took a few days away and ordered different yarn. Clearly the Lorna's Laces just wasn't working for me. And the new yarn? Oh my god. I love it.
Look at those colors. Aren't they so very pretty? It's Sundara Yarn in a color she doesn't have available - it's actually called Emergency Sock Pal. So, being an emergency and this being the third attempt at a decent fitting sock, I had to cast on immediately. Obviously.
The pattern is the ever-popular Pomatomus - much stretchier and more forgiving than the lovely Child's First Sock, but similar all the same. As for the yarn, it's just great. Very soft and very sproingy (yep, that's a technical term), and it knits up very nicely. At this point, I am hopefully optimistic. But, we shall have to see what kinks time and more knitting throw into the mix.
And finally, the long over due car photo. I was hoping to get a picture when it was nice and clean, but when you live on 2 miles of dirt road, it just really isn't feasible. So, here's a look at my slightly dirty new car.
Comments
Such pretty yarn! I'm sure they're going to be great socks.
Posted by: brooke at April 5, 2006 12:20 PM
The car looks fabulous but that yarn...oh my, my it WILL work...it will!
Posted by: margene at April 5, 2006 12:20 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed that the third time is a charm for your socks! The yarn is very pretty, I may have to check out her solid colored sock yarns.
Sweet ride! ;-)
Posted by: Cyndi at April 5, 2006 12:26 PM
Gorgeous yarn!!
Posted by: Areli at April 5, 2006 12:30 PM
Love the yarn, love the car.....where's the spinning?!
Posted by: Marcia at April 5, 2006 12:32 PM
The car is sweet but the yarn.... oooo the yarn. I knew as soon as I saw it, before I scrolled down, that it was Sundara yarn. I'm working with black lagoon right now and I love it. Sproingy is indeed the right term.
Posted by: hillary at April 5, 2006 12:33 PM
purly to the rescue!! I believe if you use sundara yarn, then anything you knit will be perfect. The yarn has magical powers. really.
Posted by: yahaira at April 5, 2006 12:34 PM
I think the third time will be the charm. The Pomatomus sock looks gorgeous so far! The car is very cool too. =)
Posted by: caitlyn at April 5, 2006 12:46 PM
Oooh...nice sock yarn. I have no doubts you'll meet the deadline. Oh, and nice car too ;-) Leave it to all of us to drool over the yarn first, then the vehicle.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at April 5, 2006 12:48 PM
A wonderful set of new wheels, Stephanie! And the new sock pal socks are going to be great. I love the colors. And, since it is sockapaloooza, the third time *has* to be the charm, right? It is round three afterall...
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at April 5, 2006 1:10 PM
Yeah, another P-sock!
The car is sure purty! I just turned 50,000 on my mid-life crisis car...........:(
Posted by: christine at April 5, 2006 1:19 PM
That new yarn is fabulous, I'm sure this one will turn out for you.
The car is very cute, er manly, um, fluffy? Hmmm, I think I need caffeine.
Posted by: Rebekah at April 5, 2006 1:24 PM
Yay! So glad you like it. I hope it knits up well as pomotomomomoaus, both in fit and in color. Third time is a charm, that is what I've always found.
Very cute car! Congratulations!
Posted by: Purly Whites at April 5, 2006 1:50 PM
Lovely sock yarn, I think you've got it now. And the car is smashing - especially the color. (did I really just say smashing?)
Posted by: Carole at April 5, 2006 1:57 PM
That yarn is gorgeous. I'm sure that your sock pal will love it. How could anyone not love it? Good luck making the sock fit...and then not keeping it for yourself.
Posted by: Emily at April 5, 2006 1:58 PM
First off, the yarn, gorgeous! The new sock yarn will work for you, I can feel it. Even as you say the pattern, Pomatomus is stretchier, it can't help but work better, right?
Love the Murano too. A friend of mine has one and I think it's so cute. And very nice inside too. Enjoy your car.
Posted by: Wanda at April 5, 2006 2:19 PM
I'm actually working on potamus with Sundara Sock too! I am so enjoying knitting this pattern. And the yarn... oh the yarn!
Can't wait to see your finished pair - we can compare notes!
Posted by: Coleen at April 5, 2006 2:22 PM
I love your car! I saw one on the road the other day and it looks like a very comfortable car for travel. Normally, I'd be ogling the yarn, but I've been car-shopping lately too, and it kind of takes over part of the brain. I'm ending up with a Honda CR-V that I'm going to get tonight. Exciting! Exhausting!
I am able to pay enough attention that I can say the yarn is very pretty. And I'm in love with that pattern. I will do some sometime soon... it's fun to read about other people's experience with the pattern in the meantime. And see the pattern develop.
Posted by: Katherine at April 5, 2006 2:24 PM
such a cute car and such an original name for a yarn colourway ;-)
Posted by: kris at April 5, 2006 2:27 PM
Wow, that yarn is beautiful!
Posted by: Angela at April 5, 2006 3:14 PM
Love the sock yarn, love the pattern and love the cute zippy looking car! You just have it all going! And yes the third time is a charm!
Posted by: Stephanie at April 5, 2006 4:01 PM
So far, so good! What gorgeous yarn, too. Good luck :).
Posted by: grumperina at April 5, 2006 6:03 PM
All I am saying is "Let me be your sock Pal" my fingers are crossed!
Posted by: Carla at April 5, 2006 6:11 PM
Such a cute car! But of course, the star of the entry is the yarn. I love the yarn! I'm sure your sock pal will be thrilled with the socks.
Posted by: mari at April 5, 2006 6:18 PM
I think those socks are going to be a success! They look abolutely gorgeous so far. Please say that I am your sock pal.... :)
Posted by: Carina at April 6, 2006 3:39 AM
That yarn is fab - the car is great too! Wonderful for car trips - the back seat reclines!!
Posted by: Jo at April 6, 2006 1:44 PM
Red is so the color for new cars. Seriously. You can find it in a parking lot. Rescue can find you it if it falls off a cliff. (Second) easiest color to see. Safer. Practical. That's exactly why my car is red.
Posted by: Theresa at April 10, 2006 7:56 PM
