Hole in One

By revealing this to you, I run the risk of exposing myself as the novice sock knitter that I am! However, bad things do happen… and I have a hunch that this has happened to others as well… even if you don’t talk about it out in the open.

This was not supposed to happen… My somewhat new sock is already worn out!

Holey Moley!

O wise sock mavens! Help me in my time of need!

Surely others of you have "worn out" your socks too!

• What do you do when you have a sock that needs some help?
• What are your sock "problem areas"?
• How do you combat against these problems?

This hole just appeared–maybe I was a little too rough on it–I expected the little sock to keep up with me as I marched around work, school, and home. Before I knew it, my toe was sticking out. Brrr! (updated to add: This is my Trekking XXL sock–it is a good strong yarn for the most part, which leads me to believe that it was my knitting that was the problem!)

As you may have noticed, I shrunk my sidebar down to its original size. The list of Socktoberfest 2005 participants is still in tact, however. Don’t forget to check in on the knitters you met through the knitalong

All of the Socktoberfest prizes were claimed in a timely manner, and should be arriving on the winners’ doorsteps soon. Another congratulations to the winners!

So, what’s next on the *Lolly* knit list? Well, I still have my socks to finish… and my Klaralund, and my Hourglass, my KSH camisole, and I desperately want to start the ribbed sweater for Kris… BUT, all this will have to wait. Because Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie comes out this month! That means I need to get rolling on my Weasley knitalong item!

Heather and I are big time HP fans… So, we decided to knit Gryffindor "Azkaban" style scarves–I knit hers, she knits mine. How cute is that? The thing is, she already started, so she is way ahead! I am getting a little nervous–my school work kicked into high gear, so I have to turn this scarf out FAST–in time for the movie’s opening on Novemeber 18th! Can I finish H’s scarf in time? I sure hope so!

A BIG thanks to Wendy for the lovely gift! I received this package when I got home from school last night… it was so well-timed! Thank you so much! The colors are beautiful

Lorna’s Lace Shepherd Sock in Irving Park! mmm

Guess what? Socktoberfest updates are still coming in! Go check out these fabulous finished pairs!

• Teresa restarted her blog! Go give her a big welcome, and make sure and see her two finished pairs!
• Kate finished knitting her pair of socks with her very own handspun yarn!
• Amy finally got the chance to make some socks for herself!
• Leisel’s new socks have a great little picot cuff!
• Angela finished her second pair for Socktoberfest!
• Kira finished another pair and started on new ones right away!
• Kim’s Log Cabin socks look so comfy and warm!
• Lori’s socks are born to be wild — great colors!
• Michelle finished some great autumn socks for her kids, and then is working on a lovely pair for herself!
• Mary’s stashbusting socks turned out beautifully!
• Yuvee’s new socks are so bright and cheery–guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
• Petra’s zebra socks are wild and wonderful!
• Cheryl finished some great stripey socks too!

Make sure and email me or leave a comment if you have a finished Socktoberfest pair to share with the group–I will put an update in my next blog entry

**Still addicted to knitting socks? Check out Ariane’s Holiday Sock Exchange! She is one dedicated sock knitter! Email her by November 7th to be a part of the group!

As I mentioned earlier, school has really picked up in this second part of the semester. Reading and writing are pretty much all I am doing! Unfortunately blogging and knitting time are going to suffer because of it… I wish that was not the case… so, see ya when I see ya!

…and for Indigo Muse Tanya–some juxtaposed fall foliage!

Last week’s tree sighting: Palm trees in Waikiki, Hawaii

This week’s tree sighting: Maple tree in our neighboorhood in Maryland