Resurrected

As sometimes happens knitting projects are started only to fall by the wayside or to the bottom of the bag.  Such was the fate of my Sleepy Hollow Socks until I resurrected them.  I don't know when I started these socks - I should keep better notes.  I was enamored of this design when I started it, and it didn't fall out of favor when I put it down.  I think I encountered some kind of knitting emergency that moved these socks down a few rungs on the must-knit-now ladder.


In any event I'm one with them now and loving every minute of it.  The element of these socks that has captivated me is not the lace pattern throughout the leg or the seam-like ribbing down the back of the leg. Rather, it's the heel flap that doesn't require picking up stitches.

The heel flap stitches are to the left.  The section of purl bumps is the gusset that is worked right along with the heel flap.  While I can knit a heel flap and pick up the stitches in my sleep,  this all-in-one method requires a bit more concentration.  I'm completely absorbed by the process.  Very clever indeed.


The gusset stitches are set aside.

The heel is turned.


After a series of gusset decreases it's just a matter of knitting the foot.

I'm in the home stretch and already looking forward to starting the second sock so that I can repeat the process all over.  And I'll probably use this method again with other socks.


Since I have Sleepy Hollow under control, I rewarded myself with a new project.

Given my recent history it's no surprise that it's another shawlette. Details to follow.

Hope

I've been making a concerted effort to clear up lingering projects. Finish them up or rip them out is my motto.  I had made considerable progress when I was derailed in my quest.


The other day I looked at the remaining pile of projects and pulled an almost finished sweater for my daughter.  All that was left was to finish the two sleeves under construction and put it together.  Piece of cake, right?  This project was a cinch until I started to look for the needle tips to complete the project.  The sleeves were on an interchangeable cable.  I had taken the needle tips for some other all-important project, but now when I needed them I could find only one of the tips.


I spent way too much time looking for the missing tip - searched through boxes, bags, baskets and bins.  And then something snapped. I lost all hope of finding the needle tip, and the momentum to finish up projects already underway was lost.  Instead of being industrious and picking up another unfinished project, I decided to start something new.


These socks had been hovering near the top of my list for some time.

The pattern is Sleepy Hollow Socks.  I'm intrigued with this design - heel flap with no gusset stitches to pick up.  I'll let you know how it goes when I get that far.


I had already started this new project before my little meltdown.

My obsession with shawlettes is still going strong.

This is Multnomah.  I had to rip out a couple of times - I blame it on the challenges of counting to 5.  I'm on track now and loving this pattern. This will be my traveling companion for the week.
 
I've been inspired by the story of Pennies in Protest . . . the dramatic impact that comes from turning negative energy and action into a positive outcome.  This is a powerful example of being the change you want to see in the world.  See the video clip here.  And for more information on the story and the mission, see Pennies in Protest.  It renews my faith in humanity.


I was gifted with this bag by a student and knitter friend.  It makes a nice addition to my collection.  My only fear is that one of my daughters will make off with it.

Whimsical and charming.