I missed an important anniversary of sorts around here. Last week was the 1-year anniversary of this. I’m happy to say that at one year, the hand is functioning much better than I thought it would. I can do almost everything that I was able to do before the accident. My “disability” consists mostly of not being able to get caps off things (damn those screw-top wine bottles); and heavy-duty wrenches, and the husband, takes care of those for me. I think the importance of the anniversary lies in the fact that I’m better enough that I forgot about it.
I’m having a knitting dilemma. I seem to have too many projects going at once. Normally I have one big thing, one sock, and one other…the current configuration seems to be sweater, sock, and lace project. This configuration suits me, and I don’t get too discombobulated by it all. I threw an extra sock into the picture a few weeks ago, for the bluegrass festival, and now I’m a mess. I can’t decide at any given moment which one to pick up and work on. I probably need to just pick up that second sock and get the pair done, then life will be back in balance.
Here’s where things are. I didn’t take another picture of the eggplant sweater, as I haven’t touched it since the last post.
Sock number 1:
I’m in the doldrums on this one, for a couple of reasons. One is that I think that it’s still going to be too tight for me. I’ve never done a two-color sock before, and the gauge is pretty firm, making a smaller sock. The cuff would go around my leg, but I’m not sure that the instep is going to go over my foot. That problem could be overcome, however, by putting these in the gift pile for someone with smaller feet than mine (not hard to find, admittedly). A more worrisome possibility is that I have a sinking feeling that I’m going to run out of the red yarn before the second sock is done. I have two balls of the rainbow, but for some reason only had one of the red. This is a busy enough sock that I’m relatively sure that a different dye lot wouldn’t matter much. I’ll probably finish them, if no other reason than to prove I’m no quitter.
Here’s the second, dither-inducing sock; the one that threw the knitting balance off-kilter:
Maybe I need a knitting challenge. Let’s see how fast Lorette can finish a pair of plain socks, shall we? This is the first of the pair, so I either need another bluegrass festival, a long train ride, or a heap of good movies.
Last, but not least, is the lace project.
This does have a deadline of sorts, though it’s a ways off in the future. This will be a gift for somebody later this year. I’m a little shy of half done with the center part of the scarf, and have memorized the pattern enough that I can do this while watching a movie or talking. The pattern stitch is really only four rows, as the back side is all purl rows. It’s also easy enough to see where you are by just looking at the row before. I could see making another of these someday. It’s an easy project, at least so far. I’ll give you another opinion later when I get to the border section.
Speaking of lace, go look at Eunny’s blog for her “Majoring in Lace” series. She’s done three different installments so far (go back a few posts to find them). This is the best lace “school” I’ve ever seen.
I’m off to knit that sock!
well done on making it through the first year and i’m glad to hear that your hand is functioning fairly well.
It’s a good thing that you’ve recovered so well that your forgot the first anniversay of your injury. It looked so scary.
Both your socks are pretty, and I love the lace.
Eunny’s lace tutorial is wonderful and right on time since I plan to try my hand at knitting a lace scarf.
I’d say the fact that you forgot the anniversary is definitely a victory!
You wouldn’t last long in my universe. I usually have way too many things going at once! I admire your ability to keep your projects to a minimum. I’m definitely an ADD knitter, although I know those who have WAY more going than I do. Happy anniversary (of sorts). So glad there was no permanent damage.
Good to see there were no major lasting effects from your accident! I love both the socks, but especially the first one – such an interesting pattern.
I usually have too many things going at once too and feel just like that. I tell myself I won’t start so many things all the time, but I still do anyway. Everything is looking great!
I am glad your hand has healed enough to “forget”…you’ve moved on and accommodated. Your socks are lovely…I hope they fit but if not, gift them, then make a larger pair for you! Your lace scarf is also lovely…is it the free Little Lace Scarf by Sivia Harding: http://siviaharding.com/leaf.html It looks a lot like it! That was the first lace project I ever knitted…created a monster! 🙂 Kate/Massachusetts
I can’t believe its been a year. I had just started reading your blog when that happened. So glad that is all just a distant memory for you.
So glad that you’re at the point where you forget about the injury altogether! That says a lot of good things 🙂
Ah, I know the balance problem. My big error is trying to remedy it with a new cast-on!
The red socks remind me of leg warmers I once owned, though I don’t know that I ever wore them.
Finally, congratulations on a year of recovery!
Wow, I LOVE that 2-color sock! I’ve been feeling very negative about variegated sock yarns (and I have so many in my stash!) but that’s such an excellent use for them. What pattern is that, if you don’t mind my asking?
Your socks are all dazzling. I love the two color sock–what a fabulous pattern and colors!!! Don’t you know anyone with smaller feet? OR, do you think blocking would help? They are so very gorgeous.
The lace is also wonderful. Lucky friend.
Your hand “event” must have been traumatic. How did you work??