Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Something Done

 Socks are my stress knitting go to so I made quick work of these. They went right in the gift box.



The way things are going I will also have these done by the end of the week.



All bets are off on these bad boys. The man socks were naughty AGAIN. I had to rip back the whole heel again. This time it was the gussets. Apparently I can't count when I pick up stitches either.



Yesterday's St Patrick's Day dinner was a bust but at least The Mister found a cabbage and some potatoes for a pot of colcannon. He got up at 5:30 to be at the grocery store when it opened at 6 in hopes of scoring a corned beef but alas there were none-and not much else of anything else for that matter. He came back pretty shook up. I bet he's sorry now that he only stocked up on Reese's Cups when I warned him things might get serious.



I also managed a pretty decent soda bread in spite of not having any buttermilk. Look at the rise on that thing. That vinegar and milk trick really does work.

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7 comments:

  1. BetsyMarch 18, 2020 at 1:47 AM

    I tried to get a corned beef at my rounds of the stores this morning but no one had any. The stores were empty. I think I may try online ordering next time. We'll see how it goes and what happens in the next couple of weeks.
    I really, really like the colors of your finished socks. So pretty and my Mom's favorite color of orangy peach.
    I wonder if the man socks are giving you trouble because of the dark yarn. I had to just knit on Dennis' sweater when it was daylight because the yarn was so dark.
    Wishing you a less stress-filled day tomorrow Debra.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. Tired Teacher 2March 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM

    The socks (finished and in progress) look great as does your soda bread.

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  3. ShirleyMarch 18, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    All of the socks are so pretty! If knitting socks is a stress relief, your gift box will be overflowing. Stress knitting would be so much better than stress eating.

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  4. LizaEllenMarch 18, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    All of your socks are really wonderful but those man socks are just asking to walk over and sit themselves on the naughty step!
    I usually do not cook corned beef, etc., but this year I was actually prepared.... only to discover that I had purchased the (probably) only corned beef that advertised that it included a spice packet but... no spice packet. And, of course, I didn't have the right spices, Oh well, hoping for my spices to come in my grocery pick-up order and we'll celebrate late!

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  5. WanderingcatstudioMarch 18, 2020 at 5:32 PM

    Nice finish! I may have to move my socks into regular rotation since there won't be much traveling going on for a while

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  6. Far Side of FiftyMarch 18, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    Your bread looks great! You are a sock machine!

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  7. Jeannie Gray KnitsMarch 19, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    Looks like you had a great meal despite the corned beef. I normally make a big production out of St. Pat's dinner but I didn't even try this year. Apparently I'm focusing on my Scottish heritage and not my Irish blood.
    I don't know what it is about those finished socks but I absolutely Love them! Just beautiful!

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