Toe-up
I am not a big fan of the toe-up sock. It's usually top-down, heel-flap socks on four double-pointed needles for me. But I really like this cast on, the toe and the foot that followed (after a little fiddling).
Now I'm ready for the pattern stitching and the heel-up, but that takes a little thinking and I'm not so good at thinking during the evenings lately. So, maybe I'll try a little of that tomorrow, after I get Saturday Stew into the oven so we can have an early dinner.
The pattern? It's Cat Bordhi's Salish Sea Socks in Socks That Rock medium weight - Bella Coola colorway - the final Rockin' Sock Club package for 2007. I loved getting the sock club packages, but sadly have only finished one of them, so far. I debated whether or not to re-up and decided against it. As Bobbi said earlier today, "I have enough yarn to create my own sock-a-month club."
I'm pretty much back to stash knitting for the forseeable future. I don't have a shortage of anything. But I might have to do a little shopping in February, when I go to New York for a long weekend, or April, when I go to sock camp for a whole week. But for now stash only, kiddies, read my lips: STASH ONLY knitting.
Finally, I'm probably taking an unscheduled Pajama Day on Sunday, which may spill over into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Anyone care to join me?
I am definitely going to have a PJ day this weekend, but I usually do it on Saturday. But I do get Monday off...I'll let you know. Sadly, I did not get any new jammies this year, and I sure do need them, especially if I were to take photos!
Posted by: Pamela | January 18, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Oh, I love this yarn. Really nice toe cover - I can hardly wait to see the sock. Let me know if you want to reduce that sock yarn stash. Smiles.
Posted by: Sharon knitting in California | January 18, 2008 at 07:45 PM
i have to work well into wednesday but i'll be there in spirit. its gotten cooler at night in Maui so i have been in my PJ's more! long live pajama day!!!!
Posted by: Angelique | January 18, 2008 at 10:35 PM
It's 10 below zero here this morning and tomorrow's not going to be any better. I will have to venture out this morning for soup makings, but that leaves tomorrow wide open for PJs! Well, 'til I have to change into my "lucky" Green & Gold attire.
; )
Posted by: Vicki | January 19, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Let's shake on it...stash only.
(Well, that is unless the Packers win in which case I have my eye on a skein of yarn for socks for the next Packer party.)
Posted by: Bobbi | January 19, 2008 at 07:49 AM
PJ Day, Hooray, since I have to work on 2/3 this is great news.
Posted by: Otter | January 19, 2008 at 08:16 PM