Knitting, like other crafts, has benchmark projects. You start with a scarf, and next you try a hat, and then maybe you do handbag or a wrap, and afterwards a shrug. Somewhere in there, you make the break from garter and stockinette to ribbing; you might even sneak in a cable or two. The point is that there’s a hierarchy here, and one simply Does Not Mess With That Shit.
But I did. I did! I admit it. I got cocky. I decided to skip the next rung of the ladder, and move directly on to lace.
I now see the error of my ways.
Not that I’ll be abandoning my Baltic Sea Stole – I’m far too stubborn for that. No, I’ll keep struggling with it, cursing its parents and unborn children unto the ninth generation as I rip it back to the border for the umpteenth time.
Chastened, I have decided to obey the scala kniturae. I am now diligently working on socks.
- Little Pink Sock
First, my practice sock (toe-up):
I bound off just a couple of rows after turning the heel. I was bored. Sue me.
This sock has since become a cat toy.
- Sincere Attempt Sock
This sock, modeled here by Gawain, is a top-down, four-stitch repeat with an elongated corded rib, from Sensational Knitted Socks. I love this book, by the way.
Gawain was also kind enough to fix my tension.
- Fishnets (originally typed as “fishnest”)
Okay, so they’re not exactly socks.
Modeled by the ever-patient Arthur.
Further bulletins as events – or socks – warrant.
miss kendra said,
July 31, 2006 @ 11:42 am
I HATE FISHNETS. i will never ever ever make these again.
i’m at the part where i just windowpane till 27″. 27????? grrr.
tell gawain and arthur i love them and i will bring turkey next time.
MonkeyGurrl said,
July 31, 2006 @ 12:38 pm
I *likey* the fish nests!!! Is that a shared pattern? I don’t know that I’ll ever wear them, but they look cool. . . Oooh! In a hot pink.
uccellina said,
July 31, 2006 @ 12:44 pm
MonkeyGurrl: Stitch ‘n Bitch Nation, bay-bee. There are photos of them in hot pink.
sb said,
July 31, 2006 @ 12:47 pm
So good of the cats to help π I like the blue sock-in-progress.
Sachi said,
July 31, 2006 @ 2:45 pm
Teehee!
MonkeyGurrl said,
July 31, 2006 @ 3:43 pm
Oh, it figures. I got the OG SnB. When I saw all the ponchos in Nation, I got discouraged. Looks like Imma gonna have to pick it up after all!
So. You gonna wear those on Thursday? π
Mom said,
August 1, 2006 @ 5:13 am
On the scala kniturae I guess I’m somewhere in the pre-Cambrian.
sunflowerfairy said,
August 1, 2006 @ 5:57 am
I love that sock book too.
Too bad you are so discouraged by the sea shawl. π¦
Damn lace!
Laurie Ann said,
August 1, 2006 @ 10:56 am
That explains why I have a not-yet-finished hat for my Daddy, a semi-lacy scarf that never got past the third repeat. I screwed with the hierarchy. I must go back to the hat.
uccellina said,
August 1, 2006 @ 11:22 am
Mom: Sure! Except for, y’know, geological eras not being part of the scala naturae. But whatever π
Mom said,
August 1, 2006 @ 11:33 am
Well, OK.
ladylinoleum said,
August 1, 2006 @ 12:02 pm
Screw the hierarchy. I am a firm believer in diving in and learning as you go. When I began knitting at the ripe old age of 7 my grandmother started me on a sweater WITH CABLES. I didn’t know any different and because of that I also didn’t know that it was a difficult project to begin with. You go girl with your socks and stockings!
SilliGirl said,
August 2, 2006 @ 10:50 am
I want to see a picture of the fishnets on someone’s leg!
tony said,
August 5, 2006 @ 3:08 pm
wow i typed in sincere sock in google and it came with this!! i was pretty unimpressed it was a bit of an anti-climax! and hey im 15!!! have fun with the knitting!!!
uccellina said,
August 5, 2006 @ 6:36 pm
I am sorry to have been anti-climactic for you, Tony. Have fun being 15!