Last night was the start to our weekend. What should have been spent on a long road trip to Florida with the kids, instead was spent on the couch kitchenering up all the toes that have been holding my dpns hostage for the past few months. A different experience than what we planned for our family's Spring Break, but rewarding in a knitterly way.
So while we won't be basking in the sun of Florida and digging our feet into the sand, we will have warm feet. Even Terry, whose size 13 feet finally needed some hand knit socks from me (right Laura??).
The yarns shown above from top left are Vrinda Pada Sock in Sequoia, Opal Fairytale 9790, Qing Donegal Tweed Sock in Hippienista (with random colors for toes and heels from minis I had on hand from a past sock club we did), Urth Yarn Sock Kit color 57 (and I was able to knit a huge pair of Terry's socks from one kit), another of the same Opal Fairytale sock, and Less Traveled Yarn Sport in West Fork.
This is the celebratory drink Terry made me after I was done. It was 6:48pm when I started and 8:21 when I finished. So give or take a few pauses, that's not a bad way to spend an hour and a half.
As you can see above, Terry and I are already wearing our socks around the house. It's such a treat to have new, brightly colored socks right now!
How did you spend your Friday night? Any differently than you were planning before being stuck at home?
And lest you think these are all the unfinished projects I have in my home and that I've accomplished an amazing thing b/c I'm stuck at home. No. These are just the stocks that were sitting on top of my cabinet in my family room. I didn't even open up the cabinet to see what socks were in there that I could finish. And I still have projects packed in a box from our move four years ago. But it does feel darn great to have so many new things to wear, especially since I can't go to Target and buy cute things right now. I'm definitely not a monogamous knitter. And I don't feel at all bad about that! Knitting is my relaxation and my escape. It's my rule-free zone. If I want to knit it, I do. And If I don't finish it, I rarely feel bad. I've been known to give a half finished sweater to a friend when I decided I just wasn't into it.... which is probably why my friends are still trying to get me to knit sweaters. They know I'll give up half way through and gift them four skeins of Pashmina. HA!
*Just a reminder that I'm committed to blogging every day during this time (instead of the typical 2-3 times a week) to connect with others. Please do comment and share with me here if you like! You'll see the typical yarn updates and shop tidbits, but likely also a bit more family and personal stuff.
So many pretty socks!
Posted by: Lisa Smith | March 28, 2020 at 06:50 PM
That's exactly what I need to do. Great idea.
Posted by: Marie | March 28, 2020 at 07:40 PM
We were supposed to be coming back from a vacation week away, so I understand your disappointment. We know it was a necessary step, but still hard to accept when we had looked forward to it for months. I feel really bad for high school and college seniors that won't have graduation ceremonies and brides whose receptions have to be postponed. There is much to be thankful for, though, and I choose to be thankful. ❤😊
Posted by: Linda Marlatt | March 28, 2020 at 08:26 PM
I spent my Friday evening learning two-color flat brioche.
Stay Safe, Stat In.
Posted by: Susan | March 28, 2020 at 10:57 PM
We’ve been cleaning the sheds and I have found several pairs of started socks in various knitting bags during the process. Why these orphans were abandoned by me is not remembered (probably a case of Look a new bunny!!! ) These have been apologized to and placed in order of ‘doneness’ so I can get back in the groove and complete them. If nothing else it’s given me a jump on Christmas gifts. We’re both still working everyday (prison staff). Just strange and sad and anxious.
Posted by: Cindy Carpenter | March 28, 2020 at 11:02 PM
Oh thank goodness! Now I can prove to my family that it’s perfectly normal to have a pile of socks waiting for closure lol! Thank you again for reaching out to all of us every day!
Posted by: Jody | March 29, 2020 at 02:58 AM
I currently have 4 projects going right now and I am not in love with any of them and thinking of starting another!! It is my funky mood right now..
Posted by: Natalie | March 29, 2020 at 10:36 AM
Way to go, Allison!! To everything there is a (handknit) season! ;) :)
Posted by: Laura | March 29, 2020 at 01:12 PM
I Kitchenered three pairs worth of socks on Saturday and will be casting on at least two new pairs this evening while watching The Voice and Manifest. I'm thankful for a hobby that relaxes me and allows me knit up some previous kits I've purchased from you during this time of "physical distancing" as I prefer to call it.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | March 30, 2020 at 07:07 PM