One sock down, one to go

I finished the first Rotating rib sock, last night. I am going to start on the second one. So, I have one sock down and one left to go. Here is hoping that the second sock doesn’t take me as long. On a personal note, I got a call from my primary care place saying that I could go make my appointment to see the neurologist. I go this friday, in the morning. I hope that the doctor can figure out what is wrong. In one aspect I am scared, this is the first time ever that I have gone to a neurologist. But I need to find out what is wrong. And finding out what is wrong, in a sense out runs my fear of going.

And I have a surprize, for all of those who have patiently waited for the rotating rib pattern, I am going to post it here. I know you have waited so long for this pattern, and your wait has been appreciated; as I have knit this sock. And as far as I am concerned, the sock pattern works. If anything is unclear or there are mistakes, please do not hesitate to let me know, and please share your pics (of the pattern). I would love to see your pictures!

Here is the picture of the first one

 

and then here is the pattern

Rotating Rib Sock

I hope you enjoy!

Since I last posted

When I last left you (my dear readers) I had not been knitting on the sweater or the rotating rib socks, and just when I was about to start to knit something on the 11th of feburary; I suddenly started stuttering out of the blue. Needless to say I was scared out of my mind and went to the emergency room. The doc did all sorts of tests and couldn’t find anything. And finally tonight, I feel like I can knit again (This has been a very interesting week, I am now waiting for the neurologist’s office to call me and I hope we figure out what is going on; as I am still stuttering and suffering other symptoms). My question is, what would you knit? Would you knit a pair of simple rib socks, or a cowl, or something else. I need something that can keep my attention but at the same time I need to be able to take a break (and not lose my place) if the need arises.  So suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Yes babies are everywhere but…

Even though I have been knitting like a well… krazy knitter should (which is every chance she/he gets), it seems the knitting fates have seem fit to play tricks on me. For no matter how long i knit on the sweater for, I still have one inch to go before I can make the sleeves. *Sigh* I really do not like being in the knitting black hole. I don’t think very many knitters do in fact.

And you kind knitters in the back who say “Why don’t you knit on the rotating rib sock” How very kind of you to offer such as suggestion, but that sock is in the black hole as well. So now I have no idea what to do. Should I start something new, and put the other projects in a time out? Or should I just grit my teeth and keep knitting on them? I need help, stat. What would you (my lovely readers) do? Please leave a comment below and let me know

The sock is on hold for..

I put the rib sock on hold, so I can make a baby sweater. Stay with me. The reason I did this was this. I have 3, count them 3 babies to knit for. Babies are everywhere! And I might have caught the baby knitting bug! Go to Ravelry and see if you cannot resist the baby items (it proved to be an extreme task for me, and that might be because I am a mother).

So last night I was looking through my EZ books and came across the yoke sweater and I thought “I wonder if I can make this baby sized.” So, I casted on and have 10 rows of knitting done. 10! That is equivalent to 2 inches of k2, p2 ribbing for that sweater; which I think is adequate enough. Now I am starting on the body. Pics will come after I am done. For right now though I have to go, Sir Washie went off and I have to put the clothes in Mr. Dryer.

Lesson learned

For the past 2 weeks I have had a really bad cold. This cold was so bad that I couldn’t knit for very long without my head spinning. Well today I find that I am better (enough to knit that is). Yes I am still working on the rotating rib sock. I had to rip out rows of knitting! This in effect has made me start right back where I was, which was an inch (maybe a little more) below the ball of the foot. So sadly, I am right back where I started.

Lesson learned: Never knit when you have a cold so bad your head is spinning. Don’t even try it, you will thank me later.

 

Birthday wishes and a quick update

First I would like to wish my beloved sister a Happy Birthday! Second, I am still working on the rotating rib sock. In all honesty I have not worked on it since new years eve. Now it turns out that I have a cold, so until my head clears (and until I can effectively count to six without hammers pounding on my head) I will put a pause on the sock and pick up another project I am working on or start another one. I will let you know more as I figure it out. Right now, I am going to have a lay down on the chasterfield, eat soup, drink fluids, and rest.

Hope all is well my dear knitters, and please stay safe and warm. And please forgive the spelling and grammar errors ( I blame the cold gnomes).

Happy belated new year and resolutions

Happy belated new year my dear knitters. This years knitting resolutions are as follows (for those interested):

* Learn to knit toe up socks

*Learn to knit 2 socks at once

* Knit thrum mittens

* Learn to knit a lace shawl (or something lace)

* Learn to steek and make a Cardigan

That is all that I can think of for right now. Again happy belated new year my dear knitters. Safe safe and warm

 

I have been inspired yet again

I have been inspired yet again, this time it is with a pair of socks. A long time ago the yarnharlot made a pair of rotating rib socks. She basically tells you how to do them. However for those of you wanting to make a pair of these (but need line by line instructions) there is hope! I am currently knitting these, and writing what I do. Mind you I am going to make a few changes (like using magic lop for these socks, and heel and toe changes). Also keep in mind that I do not own this pattern. It has been done before (probably by hundreds of people in the past). So when I finish the write up, I will post it.

And just for giggles here is a photo of what I have so far. Mind you this picture does the yarn and stitch definition no justice at all, but I will post a better pic later on.

A couple days away from christmas

So, here it is December 23, a couple days away from Christmas and I still have 4 hats to knit (2 of which I need measurements for). I am currently working on the brim of a hat and hopefully I will finish this hat tomorrow and start on the other hat. The last 2 will be a little late, but people will still get their hats in a somewhat timely manner. However, I do find that after knitting 5 hats (basically nonstop), I want to knit something else. And I don’t care even it is a scarf! At least it is something different! So, to appease my sanity instead of posting pictures of hats (which might be dangerous to my mental health) I am going to post pictures of scarves (and other non hat like items).

Aida’s Hat recipe

Here is the recipe for a hat I designed on the fly. Please know that this hat has not been test knit. Please click the following link to view Aida’s hat.

Aida’s Hat

and here are a couple pictures

And if you make this hat (using “my” recipe that I just gave you) I would love to see pictures!!