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03 March 2006

i've not dyed in weeks

hardee har har.  the fella has been off in another state for two weeks now, doing some kind of training for the gaurd.  which means i have been all alone for that time.  usually, that would mean some mad, crazy knitting for me, but i jacked up my wrist early on, screwed up not one, not two, but 3 socks (including the flaming gull wings--which are now, once again, mearly balls of yarn), and so felt properly discouraged.  i've also been a homework machine.  anyhow, i have a little progress on my Sockapalooza Pal's socks.  so far, i'm really pleased with how this yarn (especially dyed for her) looks in the Pomatomus pattern.  it's not doing any descernable pattern with the colors, which i was trying to avoid.  i myself don't have any hate for the pooling that sometimes happens with handpainted yarns, but i know that some people do.  better safe than have a disapointed sock pal!

i also decided to resurect a project that had been sent to the "holy lord i can NOT knit on this damnedable thing anymore" pile---the Lily of the Valley Stole.  really, i want to start a shawl knit in the round (cause i paid good money for the third Mystery Shawl, damnit!) and want the needle i'm using on this bad boy.  i am a little bit over half done with it thus far.  and, since you all haven't heard it in a while, did i mention that i really don't like nupps?  in case you forgot.  can you see the mistake i made in the dimondy part?  i know you can and i decided that i don't care--i just want to be done with this thing.  i know that i'm going to love it a shit-ton when it's done, but right now, it's kinda sucking my will.....

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I really like how the socks for your sock pal are coming out - fantastic that you also dyed the yarn yourself. I'm about ready to try my hand at dying sock yarn - have the yarn, have the dye, trying to find the time!

Posted by: Susan Taylor | 03 March 2006

I love that shawl! It's purty.
I think I have some fixation with your name on it. I'll try and remember to drop it by this weekend. Cause I know where you live, too! :)

Posted by: guin | 03 March 2006

thats one lucky SP you have there. I bet she'll just LOVE those socks!

Posted by: Michelle | 03 March 2006

Wow. Love the socks, LOVE the shawl. Great job!

Posted by: three sisters | 03 March 2006

The color scheme on that sock yarn is really nice. good good work!

Posted by: NessieNoodle | 04 March 2006

These are amazing! I'm slowly gaining the courage to try lace stuff....

Posted by: Sachi | 04 March 2006

Love the socks!!!

Posted by: Jen | 07 March 2006