Sunday, February 16, 2025

Stormy Weather

 

Yesterday was the start of a really nasty weekend weather-wise. It was a sit on the couch and knit kind of day so I finished the second toe on the Felici twins. I have no idea why but I always get ladders up the sides of my Felici socks. They will usually block out after a few washings but they always leave me annoyed. 



To celebrate the finish I started another pair using one of the 8 ply sock yarns. At first I had misgivings about it. That thick yarn and those bigger needles just seemed wrong but after a few inches my hands adjusted and we're all good now. 




Then disaster struck. I was celebrating the finish of the second corrugated sleeve ribbing when I noticed.....that I had left out the middle green section. Argh....ripping it all back was no fun but it's all safe and sound on the needles again and today, since it's another rainy day, I just might get that cuff finished-again. 



And....I ate the very last of the Christmas fruitcake as I watched the rain melt away the snow. They are calling for more next week but I never believe it until I see it. 





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5 comments:

  1. Delighted HandsFebruary 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    Bummer about the re-knit of the cuff but you know it is part of the process! The new socks are so pretty! And so are the on the needles pair!

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  2. BonnyFebruary 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    Rain, knitting, completed socks, new socks on the needles, and fruitcake - the only way the day could have been improved is if you had also taken a nap!

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  3. Kim in OregonFebruary 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM

    Very good accomplishments, even with the frogging!

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  4. KSDFebruary 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM

    What self control to save the fruitcake this long!

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  5. BetsyFebruary 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM

    I sometimes have that result with felici too but it always blocks out. Otherwise it sounds like a productive day! Even with the frogging. :-)
    We're in an extreme chill warning all week. Highs below zero and by Wednesday the low is supposed to be -19F air temp. That's before wind chill and I hate to think what that will be. But, by next Monday we'll be in the 40's again. Just have to make it through this week! What a strange winter it's been.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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