~ [Shadkitty Knitty] ~

Mar 5, 2007

Fog and Socks

The fog is in my brain. I, like just about everyone else in blogland, am sick. My family is sick. Heather was home 3 days last week, man I thought I'd lose my mind. Nolan just started the coughing/runny nose thing yesterday. *sigh* Everyone is drugged up, including DH who seriously should have stayed home today. Whatever.

So, I've not been knitting today. Last night I finished the first Monkey sock. I guess later on I'll CO for the second one, my body just isn't into it right now. But I want to do it soon before I forget what I did the first time around. For example:

I did an Eye of Partridge heel. I really like how it turned out. Having never done one before (to find out how I googled eye of partridge heel, lol, the link to the directions is above) I was a little worried about how it would look. But, I liked the way it seemed to display the colors in other people's socks. What do you guys think? Had some difficulties taking the pictures for this. See, the shoes that I wanted to use, well I wear a size 8. These shoes are a size 6.5 (US), and I don't even know what I was thinking when I bought them. Except maybe that they are cute. The picture of the shoe hanging off my foot is my absolute favorite! It's kind of fitting (or not? lol), who needs shoes that fit when you've got great socks? ~~If you absolutely love the shoes, or know someone who would love them, and happen to wear a size 6.5 email me. They are free to a good home.~~ The shoes have found a home!

The only thing that even might be not pleasing is the slight pooling around the heel/gusset area. Still, it's not a big deal. Just adds character.

A little fiber to cheer us up? I don't know about you, but it always makes me

feel better. This came in the mail for me today from my blogging buddy Ann-marie, she has an etsy shop too. There's some yarn there similar to the Suzanne that I might snatch up if nobody jumps on it. I'm thinking a Newsboy cap and some wristwarmers (or legwarmers?), probably striped with some solid Cascade 220. Hmm....

Labels: blah, gratitude, happiness, knitting, progress, socks, yarn

16:14

Hey there! I'm sorry I haven't commented in so long - I've been moving and it's hellish, to say the least. I haven't knit in about 3 weeks. Not a stitch. I keep carrying my knitting bag but I've just gotten out of the swing of it.

Anyway, I love the Eye of Partridge heel - where did you find it?

I, too, have been guilty of buying shoes that I know will be too small for my size 10 feet. Then they sit in the closet or garage until I finally donate them.

By Anonymous, at 6:07 PM

Wow! Those are some amazing socks. I had to call Mr. Fury over to admire them.

By Scarlett, at 6:43 PM

The monkey socks look so good! And the heel is great, bummer about the shoes. Hope your back to full YA! strength soon (thats from Say Anything) - Una

By Anonymous, at 6:50 PM

You poor sicky! Boy do I know about not wanting to CO for something new ;) I'm past my hump, but my hump was a crazy ex-job so that was easy enough to shake. I hope you feel better soon, and just kick it and don't worry about knitting if you don't want to! :) That's half the fun! (The other half being the knitting...;))

By Unknown, at 10:52 PM

I hope you're feeling much better very soon. The mommy just can't be sick.

Your Monkey is beautiful and looks stunning with the fancy shoe. I love the Eye of Partridge Heel and really should use it more often. It looks so nice.

By Beth, at 8:35 AM

Thanks so much everyone! I added a link to the Eye of Partridge heel that I used in the post.

By Shadkitty, at 12:15 PM

The picture in the shoe is gorgeous. Just gorgeous!

I emailed IK about my mag. Sigh.

By Kate, at 1:55 PM

your sock looks fantastic! I actually really like the pooling on the bottom.

By elizabeth marley, at 1:38 PM

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