New projects...

Okay, still haven't woven the ends on those socks for DH. And both the Rona Shawl and the Moc Croc socks are still on the needles. And yet, I have a burning desire to start a pair of Horcrux socks. Joined the Six-sox-knitalong group at Yahoo to get access to the pattern, and use the tips people have posted.

I went stash diving yesterday morning, and even started the socks (Brown Sheep Wildefoote in the Brown Sugar color). After an hour of work, and about 20 rows, it became apparent that the 60 sts just were never going to get over my ankle and I needed to make it on 70. Funny, because the Moc Croc's are 60 sts on size 00, and these will be just fine, but the 60 sts on size 2.25 mm were too small. It must be that black hole in the knitting universe, I can't think of any other explanation.

Anyway, I tried casting on the 70, but on the second round it became apparent I had missed a stitch, and I had dropped what looked like an excess stitch at the join, and you know how it goes. Fling across the room in disgust.

Truth is, I don't think this yarn is working for this pattern. Today will be expedition day to the LYS to find something else. These socks aren't all that complicated and should move really fast......

In the meantime, a few hours in the hospital waiting for a family member to recover from a test was exactly the kick I needed to get going again on the Moc Crocs. Only a few more repeats on the leg on the second sock, and then I'll be ready to do the heel turn on both.

Posting of the results of the yarn expedition to follow later..........