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Wednesday
Oct202010

The mojo returns

 

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I’ve got my knitting mojo back.  Sorry to say, as well, Marion, that it was those dishcloths that did it!  Nothing like a bit of fairly mindless knitting to and fro to make me hanker after something a little more interesting.

Not to mention, more attractive.  (Though, like Nadine and Jordi, I do like those brightly coloured Mason-Dixon warshcloths)

 

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Anyway, the creative urge led me to new (to me) knitting pastures, to mathematical challenges and unusual structures.  To Cat Bordhi’s sock book, to be precise.  My Hero is always pleased of a new pair of socks and  Jordi  assures me that the shapes and unusual structures are remarkably comfortable.

 

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I thought the Tibetan Socks would be a good starting point.  I’ve knit the learning socks a while back, so didn’t think I needed to do that over again, but I did measure my hero’s feet and calculate the “magic numbers”.

 

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After that, it was a cinch.  Though I’m not a fan of toe-up socks from previous patterns, I stuck with it the other night whilst sitting with our two small friends and bingo, the toe was done.

 

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Not only that, but

 

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Ta Da!!

 

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Two toes done.  Yes, I thought that, since this was a complicated pattern which needed a bit more working out than a plain old sock does, I’d knit two at the same time (notice I didn’t say “knit two together”…for what good would that be?!)

 

Of course, I haven’t got to the complex bit yet and am simply working my way up until E – in my hero’s case, that’s 3.5 inches. I’ve got the letter stitch markers all prepared and will follow the instructions to the letter. It’s going well and I’m not bored.  Yet.

 

A shame he won’t wear prettier colours on his feet, though.  It’d be way more fun to knit fuchsia pink.

Reader Comments (4)

Hooray!!! love the socks, and the next pair can be hot pink.. There will be a pair for you after you see how great these fit. Anxiously awaiting the results...

October 20, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterjordi

Must be getting towards Winter if its sock knitting time! Cold here today - frost and ice and 2 degrees at 9am. Brrr!

October 20, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterHelen Cowans

Hooray! I haven't got that book but I've got 6 others if you want to borrow any! Always toe up for me though but never two together.

October 20, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermarion

Congratulations on mojo's return. I never feared it was to be permanently absent.

October 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMary

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