Four repeats of lower basket completed and “lifeline” installed. Whew. Lots of yarn still left in skein no. 1. This will not be my “take to knitty meetup” project. I get lost to easily when I want to chat. More likely to take socks or something I can knit, speak and comprehend all at the same time.
I’ve done short rows, which didn’t seem so short when I made the Big Snugly for a co-workers birthday in June (it must weigh a good 10 plus pounds), but I had never done short rows on a sock heel until I was stalking Knitasm’s blog. It sounded cool, did I want to start another pair of socks while I had a pair waiting on the sidelines as I took care of my lace obsession? No, I would take those socks waiting on the sidelines, frog a few rows of the started heel (I like to make two at the same time) and try this short row heel. Took me an hour on the first one, having to read directions and re-read directions, then re-read again and uncross my eyes. Whew, got through the first heel, now on to the second. Uh, yeah, the second one took me about 35 minutes, still had to check the instructions a few times, but other than that, I was flying. As you can see in the pic I’m heading towards the toes…yipppeee. Thanks Suzanne, you are a wonder and an inspiration, yeah, you rock!!!
*blush* Thanks for the mention. You’re a dear. WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO! Those short rows look perfect! The first time is tough…but it’s like riding a bike. And it looks like you’ve mastered them…no holes or anything! But you can’t show off cute socks and NOT say what yarn (gorgeous colors) you’re using.
It’s just mean to tease like that!
Oh my gosh, your FBS and socks look wonderful. I am so jealous, that pattern alluded me. Your is marvelous!