In which Stephanie gets to me again with her tempty ways
A couple of weeks ago, in a fit of sleep-deprived, having-just-ridden-out-a-toddler-tantrum yarn craving, I clicked on an ad on Ravelry and bought myself a sock kit. It arrived today, and I set it aside to be started later, because IÂ’ve got other knitting that takes priority now.
Specifically, IÂ’m making these for him. Partly to thank him for making my blog go since 2003 and partly to entice him to continue to make my blog go, but mostly because heÂ’s my friend and I adore him. I want him to have these kilt hose to enjoy this winter, so I need to get cracking on them. IÂ’m not sure how long winter lasts in San Antonio, but something tells me the window is a bit smaller than it is here.
On top of that, thereÂ’s been a good deal of interest in the Trilce pattern, so I need to write that up and get it off to test knitters (thanks again, Colleen!). IÂ’ll be test knitting another size myself, as well. I made the 38” size the first time around, and IÂ’m finding that it doesnÂ’t overlap in the front as much as IÂ’d like it to. The 38” is zero to negative ease on me (depending on how recently Thumper has nursed. TMI?), and that wasnÂ’t such great planning on my part, considering itÂ’s a jacket. (The way I designed it, the sweater is 38″ around before you pick up and knit the front edging and collar, which is 2″ of ribbing on each side. I thought that extra 4″ would be plenty to overlap the way I want it to, but I’m finding I want more. I’m going to make the ribbing 3″ deep on this next version, as well as go up a size.) So IÂ’m going to make myself a 40” version. IÂ’m using LambÂ’s Pride Bulky to see how the pattern works in that yarn. All IÂ’ve got so far is a swatch, but based on that I think it will be a good substitution, and result in a slightly more finished look.
And then thereÂ’s the second Lenore calling to me. I just finished the cuff and now itÂ’s the speedy part of the simple lace repeatÂ…
I didn’t expect it would be difficult to set the Vintage kit aside for a while. I mean…cute socks, but no big rush, right? There are other socks I want to knit more—like finally casting on for my Loksins!, and like Nutkin, which I think would be perfect use for the yarn Helen gave me. So I’m standing around in the kitchen a few minutes ago, surfing blogs and eating lunch while the kiddo naps, and I get to Stephanie’s blog and of course she’s talking about the very kit, in the very colorway, that I just opened. It was sitting beside me on the counter as I read her post. And Stephanie being Stephanie, with that weird power she has, I felt the urge creeping up to Cast. On. Right. Now for the Vintage socks. (Which I had been thinking of as my Bacchus socks, because Vintage just makes me think of the fabulous Nancy Bush book, rather than wine. Maybe because I don’t drink. Who knows.) Seeing those sweet little leaves on Stephanie’s blog totally suckered me in.
But I wonÂ’t do it. I will resist. At the very least, David will have kilt hose and the Trilce pattern will be written up before I jump down that rabbit hole of tiny little knitted leaves.
I swear. You can hold me to that.
I dunno. Those leaves are very very cute. I saw them earlier today on the Harlot’s blog. They seemed to have sucked her right in–
Posted by: Tex
Is that a dare?
Posted by: Stephanie
Ooh my, I want to see how long you can hold out! I saw those leaves earlier today and am tempted as well. The Harlot….she’s quite the temptress is she not?
The kilt hose sound like they’ll be awesome, can’t wait to see the finished items.
I’m excited, I’m going to try to hit the Knittin Kitten on NE Glisan this weekend after hanging out with a good friend in Chinatown 🙂 We’ll see if I can resist buying yarn…..
Posted by: Michele
How funny! Yarn Harlot just caved and bought that same kit in Chablis! I wish I had enough patience to even think of attempting those socks…. and calves of a human size to keep them from sliding off. Good luck and may they keep you warm up there in P-town.
Posted by: Mindy
I dunno. Those leaves are very very cute. I saw them earlier today on the Harlot’s blog. They seemed to have sucked her right in–
Posted by: Tex
Is that a dare?
Posted by: Stephanie
Ooh my, I want to see how long you can hold out! I saw those leaves earlier today and am tempted as well. The Harlot….she’s quite the temptress is she not?
The kilt hose sound like they’ll be awesome, can’t wait to see the finished items.
I’m excited, I’m going to try to hit the Knittin Kitten on NE Glisan this weekend after hanging out with a good friend in Chinatown 🙂 We’ll see if I can resist buying yarn…..
Posted by: Michele
How funny! Yarn Harlot just caved and bought that same kit in Chablis! I wish I had enough patience to even think of attempting those socks…. and calves of a human size to keep them from sliding off. Good luck and may they keep you warm up there in P-town.
Posted by: Mindy
Be strong.
Posted by: claudia
I hear you. I have a mental list of projects that I want to start a mile long, my little guy is resisting being put down for his naps, and I am sooo close to finishing a couple of things that I really should buckle down and finish before anything new… but everywhere I turn, more beautiful things calling to me. I think I’m going to have to take a couple of days off of the blogs and ravelry just to clear my head so I can finish what I’ve already got.
Posted by: Saralyn
I saw those leaves on her blog and it pained me. It hurt how cute they are. I’m on a yarn diet right now or I would SO buy that kit. I’ve been debating all day on how I could expain it to dear ol’ hubby as to why another package of yarn has shown up at the doorstep. I’m resisting….so far. But everyone is making it so hard!!!
Posted by: Stephanie
ooohh, I just saw those leaves and they are cute BUT I’m itchin’ to knit me a sweater! so get going and give me the pattern to test.
hhmmm. Lamb’s pride- I have lots of but not bulky and not enough of one color- will have to dig through the stash
Posted by: Colleen
No sympathy here. Last week I set aside all of my almost-completed projects for a second attempt at clapotis. I’m partly blaming you and your recent post about how much you love yours.
Posted by: Andi
I’m not sure I’d pit myself against the enabler extraordinaire that is Stephanie, but… go, you!
Posted by: Amy
Be strong.
Posted by: claudia
I hear you. I have a mental list of projects that I want to start a mile long, my little guy is resisting being put down for his naps, and I am sooo close to finishing a couple of things that I really should buckle down and finish before anything new… but everywhere I turn, more beautiful things calling to me. I think I’m going to have to take a couple of days off of the blogs and ravelry just to clear my head so I can finish what I’ve already got.
Posted by: Saralyn
I saw those leaves on her blog and it pained me. It hurt how cute they are. I’m on a yarn diet right now or I would SO buy that kit. I’ve been debating all day on how I could expain it to dear ol’ hubby as to why another package of yarn has shown up at the doorstep. I’m resisting….so far. But everyone is making it so hard!!!
Posted by: Stephanie
ooohh, I just saw those leaves and they are cute BUT I’m itchin’ to knit me a sweater! so get going and give me the pattern to test.
hhmmm. Lamb’s pride- I have lots of but not bulky and not enough of one color- will have to dig through the stash
Posted by: Colleen
No sympathy here. Last week I set aside all of my almost-completed projects for a second attempt at clapotis. I’m partly blaming you and your recent post about how much you love yours.
Posted by: Andi
I’m not sure I’d pit myself against the enabler extraordinaire that is Stephanie, but… go, you!
Posted by: Amy
You’ve got maybe a month left of what passes for winter in San Antonio — and even that’s usually not too wintery (except for the occasional anomaly, like that 3 day ice storm we had last January). But that’s okay, because I’m sure David will love them anyway!
Oh — and I think I just want to make a bunch of the little leaves, after seeing them on Stephanie’s blog….
Posted by: janna
In fairness, I do think “cute socks” undersells the Vintage/Bacchus pattern (I like your name better–much more in line with how I feel about sock knitting). I look at them and think those are display socks, not wearing socks. They are gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle
the vintage socks are alright, i guess, but the hose are genius! I love that hidden garter. If I did socks I might be tempted to attempt those, I think.
Posted by: marrije
Famous last words.
Posted by: juno
You know she just wants to drag knitters down into the crazy with her, don’t you? Thwart her evil plans. Be not swayed by the leaves.
Posted by: Rachel H
Funny, I just queued Nutkin up on my Ravelry site. I’d never seen the pattern before. Then I went to read your blog and voila, there it is again.
Posted by: LeAnne
You’ve got maybe a month left of what passes for winter in San Antonio — and even that’s usually not too wintery (except for the occasional anomaly, like that 3 day ice storm we had last January). But that’s okay, because I’m sure David will love them anyway!
Oh — and I think I just want to make a bunch of the little leaves, after seeing them on Stephanie’s blog….
Posted by: janna
In fairness, I do think “cute socks” undersells the Vintage/Bacchus pattern (I like your name better–much more in line with how I feel about sock knitting). I look at them and think those are display socks, not wearing socks. They are gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle
the vintage socks are alright, i guess, but the hose are genius! I love that hidden garter. If I did socks I might be tempted to attempt those, I think.
Posted by: marrije
Famous last words.
Posted by: juno
You know she just wants to drag knitters down into the crazy with her, don’t you? Thwart her evil plans. Be not swayed by the leaves.
Posted by: Rachel H
Funny, I just queued Nutkin up on my Ravelry site. I’d never seen the pattern before. Then I went to read your blog and voila, there it is again.
Posted by: LeAnne
Have you cast on for them yet? If not, I say you’re a rock. If you have,well, we all understand. We really DO know how it is.
Posted by: Kathy
Have you cast on for them yet? If not, I say you’re a rock. If you have,well, we all understand. We really DO know how it is.
Posted by: Kathy