Frogging is Good

I frogged the aqua socks. The metallic thread was scratchy and the yarn too busy for the pattern. The good part is that I learned the pattern and I'm looking forward to making it in a solid color. Just not now.

So I made some nice socks in a nice stripe, simple with one cable on each side, nothing special, but very good yarn, warm and machine washable. A gift so I won't show the photo.

I also frogged a much larger project, an Adult Surprise sweater from an old Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern. I didn't do a good gauge piece and it was all out of whack. I didn't like the trim either. The yarn was a gift and I'm making it for the gifter. Someday she'll get it. I just need something for trim or it will be hopelessly dull. I made a mohair version of it for me over 25 years ago and sometimes I wear it and sometimes one of the cats sleep on it. We all love it.

I started another pair of socks in the Flying Geese pattern I think with double pointed needles. I hate DP needles, but my #1 circulars are cheap and they hang up the loops. Can's afford Addi's right now. The socks look good and they will suit my niece I think.

I untangled a basket of yarn and found over 20 stitch holders, mostly about 6" long. I have a better variety than all of the stores in town. I have no idea where they came from but I think I bought out part of a store inventory in CT a few years ago and most were probably there. I never felt a need for over 3 at a time. Found an extra cable needle too. Everything neat now and I'm feeling quite holier than thou about my stash.

Time to run to the hospital with Mac. I'll take my knitting, my MP3 player with a book for listening and all is right with the world.