Saturday, November 11, 2006

I can't think of a title today.

IMG_1976.JPGI realized the other day that I'd forgotten to show off my single completed Hedera. Last weekend, I finally decided to pick it up and make the toe already. It feels very comfortable on, and looks pretty (I'm glad I decided to do a few extra repeats on the leg, though), but I'm still in no rush to make the second sock. I like Knitpicks Gloss very much, and I can't wait until they introduce more colors. I'd love to have some in a brighter blue, a true red, a leaf green and maybe even some pastels. Heck, even plain white and black would do. This yarn would make wonderful, practical booties and baby hats, but I like to use more fun colors for babies.

IMG_1979.JPG Works continues on the toe-up socks. I finished the heel this morning, and felt a thrill when I realized I had a foot! The realization that I now have to make an entire leg in 2x2 rib let me down somewhat, but it's really not so bad. At least it's fairly mindless. The only problem with the sock project was the color of the yarn. We were having gray skies around here all last week, and coming home to gray project was sapping my strength.

IMG_1981.JPGSo, I found the best antidote my stash had to offer, Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport in Flames. I'm not going to reveal what this project is yet, just because it looks like it will be interesting to reveal at the end. Let me say, though. This project is not exactly mindless. I had to create a spreadsheet to keep track of it, and almost cried when my computer had a tantrum and shut itself off, erasing my (foolishly unsaved) work. I guess I know what I'll be doing tonight!

In non-knitting news, I whole heatedly recommend this recipe. It's a pork tenderloin with pomegranate sauce, and it is unbelievably delicious. I have to note my surprise that every recipe from Gourmet magazine each month is available for free on the Epicurious site. Why the hell have I been buying the magazine?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I feel your pain. My husband has decided that if I am to knit another pair of socks for him, I should stay away from self striping yarn and stick to the beige and grays. Who'd want to knit that? But I confess, as much as I enjoy knitting with bright colors, I don't usually wear bright colors myself. Go figure.

tammy said...

That sock is gorgeous!

I'm letting everyong I read regular know that I'm having a Dulaan contest over at my blog. If you could post it up I would be eternally grateful!

Also, I can't wait to find out what the Lorna's Laces item is. The colour is great.