Blockade

I've kinda reached a little bit of a block. I've been working on 2 at a time toe up socks using Wendy Johnson's Lacy Rib Pattern. It is getting so monotonous. It reminds me of when I used to be on dance team and we would have to hear the same song over and over again for months and this hatred builds up inside of you. I don't hate the pattern by any means, I just hate doing it over and over again.

I think it might be time to take a break, but I also think that if I could just push through the next 2 1/2 inches then I could get to the fun( and new) stuff. I haven't worked a complete pair of toe ups before. I only manage to get through the toe and foot section and then I give up.

This time I'm really in love with they way these socks are turning out. I'm getting lots of compliments from friends and family on the progress photos I am sharing over facebook. So, I feel I must continue onward, if only to show myself that I can do this.

PS: One of my new favorite hobbies is watching lifetime movies and knitting socks. I did it all weekend.

And then there were two =)

It's been almost a week since I posted last. My anniversary was pretty wonderful. Thank you for all the good wishes.

Friday night I got a call from my best friend, Adam. He's such a sweet guy. I've known him for quite some time. Anyways, he told me that his mom wanted to talk to me about knitting. I've talked to Rose before about knitting and I've showed her some of the stuff I have been working on. Recently, she has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I'm sure I don't even have to say it, but my heart really goes out to her and her son. Rose  is such a sweet and caring person.

Anywho, she wanted me to come over and teach her how to knit since she has a lot of time on her hands. I planned with her to come over Saturday, bring her some needles and some yarn. I was so excited to finally teach someone who really wanted to learn. Someone who would soak up all this knowledge that I am willing to share. Then, Adam called me Saturday morning and told  me that Rose got really sick and they had to take her to the hospital.

I spent Saturday night with Adam, tried to help him relax and keep his mind away from worry. We ate pizza and just hung out. It reminded me of old times and it was pretty fun.

Rose called me yesterday afternoon. She called to thank me for the lapghan I had made her and also to thank me for hanging out with Adam. It was so sweet and best of all she still wants me to teach her how to knit.

So,  in between all the things I did and didn't do this weekend, this is what I'm working on. Two socks on one circular needle= no single sock syndrome!