I'm a little twitchy today..... allow me to explain. Here are the Seaweed Socks that I've been working on lately for the Wendy Knits Toe-Up KAL.
I love this pattern, too. It kind of reminds me of Nanners, which I also love. I'm using Cherry Tree Hill, Supersock Potluck, 100% Merino, Fingering in the "Water" colorway. I'm ready to start the gusset on the second sock. Well, almost ready. That's the twitching part. I counted how many repeats I had on the first sock before I started the gusset. Then, I counted them again. Then, I counted them a third time. Then, I did a few more repeats on the second sock and got ready to start the gusset. Hmmm... It's looking a little long. I counted the repeats for a fourth time on the first sock, and ..... somehow the Knitting Fairies took one away! I was shocked and appalled. Yes, appalled! I was almost sure I hadn't done anything to offend the said Knitting Fairies. But I must have. Of course this all happened this morning when they knew I wouldn't be able to do anything about it until tonight. I have to think about that one repeat that needs to be ripped all day. A thousand curses!
Twitch.... Twitch.....
Curses on those Knitting Fairies. I thought fairies were supposed to be kindly helpers. Another childhood fantasy shattered.
Posted by: Ida | August 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Ugh! I hate when that happens :(
What a bunch of unhelpful fairies! I've decided to sit out the Seaweed socks. Pattern is similar to the Nanner socks enough that I don't think I'd finish them, especially since I haven't finished the Nanners yet and might even frog them. Ah well, I'm busy enough with other projects right now anyway.
Posted by: MsLindz | August 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM
those knitting fairies are a mischievous bunch! regardless of their escapades, those socks are lovely. :)
Posted by: opal | August 11, 2009 at 01:43 AM
Ahh, someone else who can't count!! I know how that feels!
The Seaweed Socks are my favorite pattern. Pretty and easy to memorize. Of course, there's that pesky counting issue...
Posted by: Lisa | August 11, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Do you have to leave out milk for knitting fairies like you do for house fairies? Maybe that is where you went wrong.
I hope the ripping went smoothly!
Posted by: Ann in CT | August 11, 2009 at 12:27 PM
If only we could count, uh? I can't even recall how many times I've had finished sleeves that were a bit... uneven.
Posted by: Andrea | August 11, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Regardless, the socks are looking lovely!
"happy ripping"
Posted by: Dr. Molly Welsh | August 11, 2009 at 02:34 PM