I’m still knitting. All the time, in fact! Also HEY LOOK, new design for the blog! Wanted something a bit more fun and edgy. Hope you like!
I scrapped the RPM sock for the time being, as it yet again DID NOT FIT MY FOOT. This sock curse is as maddening as my feet are.
I have a solution. To the left is a new sock in progress. It is a simple 3×1 rib sock that I am making out of simple and sophisticated KnitPicks Essential Shoreline Twist.
With this sock I will carefully work with my ridiculously shaped feet, and figure out my measurements and how they pertain to stitch counts. I will retain these records for further socks.
Oh, and no more short row heels. They’re the devil for my feet. Flap heels forever.
In other news, I’ve been pressing forward on the Doctor Who scarf, and decided to take measure and some photos. I was rather… blown away by my progress. Looking at my chart, I am over halfway done. The scarf is 5 feet unstretched, 8.7 feet stretched to blocking length. It’s trippy to think I’m halfway done, even though it’s taken me over two years to get to that point. Can I finish it in time for Halloween this year, and fulfill my Fourth Doctor costume? We’ll see.
Pics of the over-halfway progress:
I love looking at it. It’s all coming together!
I had a job interview yesterday and kicked it’s butt, so I celebrated with new yarn. Here, you may ogle it. It’s Biscotte & Cie – Felix in the Belle Gueule colorway. Self-striping superwash merino deliciousness.
Also!
Regarding the shark hat:
So many of you have stepped up offering test knitting support, kind words and encouragement, and you’ve all been more than patient waiting for the pattern. It will be ready for release very soon! My small but dedicated team of test knitters have been fabulous in helping me perfect this pattern so that it can be as error-free as I possibly can make it before release. At this point, it’s my own paranoia making me triple and quadruple check it. You’ve all been fabulous and I appreciate all the resounding support. :) Knitters are Good People.
The new yarn you bought is very “you” :)
Love the new blog layout, as well!
I found your blog while trying to find a photo of Felici’s Abracadabra yarn. I bought that SAME yarn for socks as well as the Time Traveler color – bought 8 balls of that one. Big Dr Who fan here.
Your Dr. Who Scarf looks awesome, keep up the great work.
I’ve made 2 pairs of socks with the Time Traveler yarn so far and am working on my 3rd. I did a simple stockinette stitch and 3×1 rib – toe up – for all mine. Once these are done, one more pair to go. I thought I would get tired of it, but I haven’t yet. :)
Someday I’ll post photos of the socks on my blog and my Ravelry in case you want to see how they turned out. I’m on there as Chaosknitter.
I also have some of the Shoreline Twist.
You have great taste in yarn. :)
I look forward to seeing the final incarnation of the Shark Hat pattern. I’ll have to look it up this weekend. Sounds like a fun hat!
Can’t wait for the shark hat pattern to be re-released!
I totally think you can get the Dr. Who scarf done before Halloween. TOTALLY.