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This Saturday the Final Four played for the championship game. It was a historical event with all four No. 1 seeds playing against each other. The icing on the cake was that both of the teams I was rooting for won.
I could go on and on about the two games, but I realize that this is not a basketball blog. This is a knitting blog. So I won’t bore you to tears with my game analysis. ;-)
Despite the excitement, I did manage to get some knitting done during commercial breaks. And lo, a pair of socks were finished.
These socks are more a fraternal pair then an identical pair and I don’t mind at all. In fact, I think it adds a certain charm to it.
Pattern: Socks Of Kindness, A recipe
Yarn: My own handspun (Ravelry link)
Needles: Size US 1 / 2.25 mm
Started: March 26, 2008
Finished: April 5, 2008
Modifications: I used a French heel, aka round heel, via Heels By Number instead of the short row heel suggested in the pattern. I’m just a heel flap kinda gal. I’m very happy with the decision as it fits great.
I did stick with the spiral toe suggested in the pattern. I’m not sure if I’ll use it again, but I like how it turned out.
The second sock surprised me with a block of pink right near the ankle. You all know how I feel about pink, but I think my assimilation is nearing completion because I actually think it’s kind of pretty.
(No, Cookie. I still do not see pink lace in my future, but at this point anything is possible. Thinking back, I actually did make a shawl in pink. It was. Not. Fun. ‘Nuff said.)
With all the handspun goodness that I’ve been indulging in, I feel like my commercial sock yarn stash has been neglected. So I’ve cast on for socks in some of this. Pattern to be announced at a later date, because I like to keep you guessing.
Happy Monday everyone! GO MEMPHIS!
