I think I’ve broken the Sock Curse. I was able to finish the Jaywalkers on Sunday, but with one caveat. Despite the decreases I made, they are just a bit saggy. Look at the excess fabric rippling out.
They still feel good on the feet and as you can see the sagging isn’t a complete disaster.
Project specifications are as follows:
Started: 3/1/07
Finished: 4/1/07
Yarn: Socks That Rock in Mist
Needles: Size 1 Knitpicks Classic Circulars
Modifications: I decreased for the ankle, but otherwise left the pattern alone.
Despite my initial misgivings, I really enjoyed this pattern and I will definitely use it again. I like how simple it is and how it compliments the hand-dyed yarn. It’s a great project to take along when running errands and it works wonderfully when at the Aloha Knitters meetings.
More good news! Cookie is home!
Despite the sad and worried face, she is quite happy to be back. I still have to take a trip back to the doctor with her today to learn how to give her subcutaneous shots of fluids. We will have to do that for about a week. Honestly, the whole idea is scaring me silly but I’m willing to do anything for her.
I should also add that, much to Cookie’s dismay, Bosco has been utterly fascinated with her since she arrived home. I’ve been trying to run interference, but I think that I should ultimately let them settle it between themselves.
The cat drama doesn’t stop there either. Pressie is at the doctor today to get her claws checked out. She’s been getting tufts of Bosco-fur stuck in them and when I removed some of it yesterday, one of her claws started bleeding profusely. Rather then just leave it alone, I thought it best to have her checked out. Cats here tend to get fungus on their claws due to the high humidity in our climate.
One final note, I called Knitpicks today and a replacement needle is on its way to me! Thanks to everyone who let me know that they would do this for me. Their customer service is really fantastic. Now if only they would lower their outrageous shipping and handling charges to Alaska and Hawaii.
