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June 11, 2007

Kinda Random

Today is Monday and my goal for this week is to post to my blog more than twice. I had stuff to post about last week, but the time just sorta got away from me. So today will be a somewhat random post to hit the highlights. First, and most exciting in my book, I finished the first Retro Rib Sock. I grafted the toe closed Saturday morning and immediately cast on for the second one (the only way to avoid SSS in my opinion). On a side note - I think I've finally grafted enough toes that I know how to do it without looking it up. Sheesh. That took long enough.

I love, love, love this sock. I don't know what it is about it, but I'm quite pleased with how it came out. And so far the second one hasn't been tedious (although socks for boys with big feet take a bit longer!).

I've been looking around at patterns for skirts and I really want to make a skirt and a shirt, but I won't let myself start any new patterns until I finish the pajama pants I bought fabric for. These are part of my Holiday Headstart projects and I haven't done a single thing since the first pair I made in February. There's nothing like the desire for a new project to motivate you to get off your butt and get busy. So Saturday night I cut the pieces out so I can get busy sewing this week.

Actually, last night I started on the brown flannel (second up from the bottom). Those are for Travis and not for a gift. They're just because his old lounge pants are falling apart. I have them done except for the hem, but I think they're going to need some modifications. They're sitting a little too low on the hips (and of course I have the waist band done). Any ideas on how to modify them so they aren't quite so shallow in the rise? If I can't figure it out I'll just finish them and put them in the Christmas box and make Travis a new pair, but I hate it when things don't turn out like I want them to.

And to round out the randomness that is today's post. I had a moment of weakness and ordered some yarn. This is the first yarn I've purchased since 2006 and it's sock yarn, but it's still another skein for the stash. The problem was Piece of Beauty's new sock yarn and the gorgeous colors she had. So, a skein of Ocean Minerals is on its way to me and I think it might become a pair of socks for my sister's birthday. And because I can't resist cute things, I had to pick up a set of the new Lantern Moon Sox Stix.

I'm not sure I love the points, but I know I love the ebony and I like 5 or 6 inch sock needles. So, as soon as I finish the Retro Rib socks I'll have to figure out a project for my new 2.25 mm dpns. I don't think it will be too hard.

Have a great Monday. Last Thursday we had snow (about 3 inches) and the temperature was 30 degrees (at 2:00 in the afternoon). Today is supposed to be 80. Go figure.