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I just got back from the gym.  It's been a while since this curvy little spectacle has graced a gym, but my sister and I are going to make it a tuesday/thursday thing.  We both agree: it's harder than we recall.

So about the only thing I'm good for is posting pictures.  Luckily, I thought to grab my camera before I melted into my computer chair.

I finished my Jaywalkers last night.  I used some Knitpicks yarn that they don't carry anymore (seriously, they have three (3!!) different sock yarns.  I think I'm going to call them tomorrow and ask them what they hell they think they're playing at!) I don't remember the label, but the color was snapdragon.  Kinda rough after all that lovely socks that rock...  but anyway.  They did get nicer after a wash.  I don't know the extent of it, as they're still drying.

I knit these two at once on a circ needle.  This technique is great for Second Sock Syndrome.  Be warned though, you may suffer from a new affliction that I like to call "Whole Damned Pair Syndrome".  But it's done.  I have a new trick. 

Speaking of new tricks, I was sitting somewhere, thinking idly, and wondered "why don't people use a 3 needle bind-off to graft their toes?"  They do, but Kitchner has most of the market.  Let me tell you, it makes a neat, little seamy toe, with nothing much irritating on the inside.  And it takes 2 minutes to do, and no finishing needle.  I think I'll be using the technique a lot.  Turn the puppy inside out, and graft away.

Ok, the socks, after finishing.  I was lamenting at their littleness, and Jackie told me to try them on.  I did.

What do you know, they fit! (I adore that man)

These are going in my chest for a later date.  Someone appreciated them as I was knitting them, and they might just get them for Christmas.

And here's a decent picture (the one I sent to dear Grumperina,                                                      the Dr. behind this monster). 

So there I was at work (yeah, I took that picture at work.  I've got a little knit kit in my cube.  My cube neighbors don't even ask questions anymore) and I was done a pair of socks.  Hooray!

I had yarn, and a pattern, and even a measuring tape (that I intended on leaving at work.  Hey, you never know) but... no knitting needles.  *thump*

The people at work now know why I knit.  I can't sit still for the life of me, and I have a job where that's a necessary skill.  Knitting helps me focus.  And I had a skein of STR in Watermelon Tourmaline that I could only sniff!! 

So yeah, kinda long day.

I think I'll make like Gina did last night and kill a mixed drink.

Poor little mixed drink... never saw it coming.

Comments

[Jackie]

Looks like you've turned a phrase. Whole Damed Pair Syndrome is very real. The Jaywalkers kick ass, seriously.

[Gina House]

Yea for finishing the socks..the three needle bind off came out really great, you know. Love the pic with Chris' face and your sock. Perfect! Yes, that drink was DE-Licious!!!

[Arleta]

Hey, great Jaywalkers! Mine are of the same yarn. My toes ended on a purple stripe, though. Very cool!