Then it's just sleeves.

Almost at the ribbing.

I want to complete two rows in this skein, and then the ribbing will be done with one skein rather than altering two.  And next is simple sleeves.  I have to weigh the yarn I have for sleeves so I can split it in two evenly.  I do have bits left from other skeins but I would rather not use them.  I kind of have a plan for them.

Somewhere in the many boxes of stash there is a single skein of soft kelp green from Midknit Cravings.  It coordinates perfectly with the London Fog color.  I hope to be able to make a nice striped cowl.  At the moment I am thinking a Litmus cowl.  I might not have enough to do that but if not, something in the line of a Huj Tub cowl , striped, will be a perfect wearable for keeping the chill off the back of my neck on windy days.  

On to the ribbing now.  Lots to do.  Plenty to knit.  And endless cups of tea in lieu of my beloved coffee.  One hiccup in a wonderful world.  

Then it's just sleeves.  

My Quandry

I didn't get much done on my socks.  I did not really feel it and my hands were quite shaky.  Saturday was much better for knitting and I had a decent amount of knitting time.  

I stayed with my London Fog sweater.  It is getting so close to the ribbing it hurts, so to speak.  It was still a bit of a challenge to knit though.  It was such an interesting weekend.  It was the second race of the F1 season and with all of the regulation changes, it is a sort of chaos, mechanical troubles, reliability problems but more than that, it is really interesting racing as the drivers learn how to get the most out of their cars.  Its very exciting and I can't knit when it is too exciting.  My tension gets much too tight.

I am staying with the London Fog sweater till it's done.  I think.  I have to tell you that this box of yarn

Is calling to me.  I know there  are things I ought to be doing instead but it's my knitting and I can do what I like.  I am the only knitting police.  At the same time I love finished objects so unless I stick with a thing I won't have it to wear or to snuggle under.  It's such a quandary. 

Did I mention I have a pretty darn good life?  If the worst thing in a day is which thing should I knit, it just cannot be bad.  

Sock Day

It's Friday again and that means socks.  Let's have a look.

Not a huge change since I picked it up last but there is change.  That makes me happy.  It means there will be socks this year.

One of the wee differences between magic loop socks and my more usual dpns seem to be a slightly looser gauge.  It's not enough to make a huge difference between socks in a pair, about two stitches over the whole width, but it is a bit looser.  I am sure that will adjust as I get more practice on the long needle.  

I hope to make it to the heel today.  We shall see.  With our changeable spring weather and the general tiredness from time change, my hands are much shakier than normal.  I will give it a shot and see how it goes.