Shibui Knits sock yarn in the Orchid 4201 colorway:
With flash:
I was good, I took it out, drooled a bit, snuggled and squeezed, then dabbed the drool off. Quickly, I snapped a few pics and wrapped the whole thing back up. Yes. It was very difficult. But you'll be relieved to know (especially if you have your name in for the contest) that I sealed it back up and it's safe and sound, I promise not to knit with it a bit. It's harder than it would seem. Admittedly, I am very tempted to just ball it up and start my Oct. Sock a Month KAL sock and order again to replace this yummy, soft goodness. Temptation's plans are foiled. So what if I had to take it to the safe deposit box?
Oh, yes--the socks are finished! I have started and completed my 1st sock AND my first pair of socks. Woohoo! Now, they're certainly not perfect, but they're mine. And they're done. After this, I'm going to post them up on the KAL to prove it.
I am so proud.
And I've been working slowly on all the seaming and crappy, not fun parts of my own sweater. It's coming along. No pics, but I have done one whole side now. Left to do is the other sleeve and side seam. That seems a do-able amount, and it works out well when I work on it in little batches. I am not thrilled with the way I adapted the shape to incorporate a little extra ease in the bottom section. Maybe I was hoping for a miracle? You can be the judge when I get the other side set and put up some pictures.
Many thanks to all of you for all the donations and encouraging messages. It feels wonderful to be able to do what little I can to help the many people who need it. On the other hand, there are so many people with so much loss. It can be very sad. I am honored by your telling me your stories and sharing your trials with me...and so humbled. There is still so much to be done, so much that needs doing. I just can't thank you all enough for your donations however big or small--it all adds up and it will ALL make a difference. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. I am almost halfway to my goal, and I can't express my gratitude enough. Thank you!
4 comments:
Coveting the yarn.....better hide it when I come over!
And don't forget to go to samkal4 blog and post a pic of those beauties, and put a little "S" by your name! Yay you!
CONGRATS on the first pair of socks!! I am just about to the toe decreases for my first pair, and hope to finish them tonight after work!!
Your socks look terrific! Very nice job!
Great socks! Can't see what you do with the Hazel Knits! Thank you for the work that you are doing with the walk.
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