06/29/2009 Sock knitting. . slowly. . .

Over the weekend I finished knitting a sock. It's pretty cute with nice Easter-colored stripes. A couple issues though. First problem- it's only one sock. And typically, for a sock to work, it needs a mate. This leads me into my second problem- it took me (and I'm not exaggerating) probably 2-3 months to finish just this one sock. Yes, I've been busy and have been doing others things, etc, etc, but I had hopes when I started doing socks that I'd get at least more than just 2 pairs from a year's worth of knitting! And I feel I owe it to this newly completed sock to get some use out of it. I mean, is it fair to this sock to make it chill in my sock draw for the next 3 months until I finish its partner? I'm sure I look goofy wearing only one sock as I sit here typing, but at least that sock feels loved. It was a big step for me to move from back-and-forth scarves to socks. My mother-in-law passed along a great website for learning to knit socks, which is what I've used to help jump-start this very important phase in my knitting maturity. I have yet to find a nice knitting shop near me in Chicago so have felt limited to projects where I don't need anyone's help to get me out of a bind. Alas- sweaters, baby booties, and felted purses will have to wait. So, if anyone wants me to make them a pair of socks, and hopes to have the socks delivered by the year 2012- you'd best place your order now!