decide to wish you Thanks. Eugene 
“Trekking Sock Done” or “Christmas?!”
Lately I hesitate to post just to mention I’ve finished a pair of socks, especially since they’re so common in my house lately and I don’t generally knit patterned socks. I love having a simple basic sock on the needles all the time (when I can afford it) because it’s nice easy knitting when I’m gaming. However, I have a few more things to say in this post other than “I finished a pair of socks…”
I actually finished two pairs of socks recently, including my Trekking socks. I’ve already said how I feel about Trekking XXL, and that hasn’t changed much with the completion of the socks. I’d knit with it again, but it’s not my favorite. I do love the completed socks though, and they will keep my feet nice and toasty warm on cold cold days. I have a lot left over, which leads me to believe I’d have plenty to make some nice tall boot socks if I ever buy this stuff again. Perhaps a pair for my snowmobiling sister.
Speaking of socks for my sister: I finished the second sock for her second Christmas pair. Unless I get the urge to knit another pair for her, my handknit for my sister this year is done! I feel so good to get this done early (even though I started it months ago and meant for it to be earlier). Now I’m starting to panic though, as I only have four and a half months to knit Christmas presents for my mom, mother in law, and Grammy. Eep! I’ve already got an idea what I’m going to knit for Mom and my mother in law, and no clue what I’m doing for Grammy. I also have no money right now, so I’ll have to see what I can do with my stash. Anyone else panicking yet about Christmas knits?
I think I’ve already mentioned the weirdness about this sock, but I’ll mention it again. I did a slightly shorter heel than I normally do, and decreased on every row on the gusset rather than every other. I realize now I should have done every other, as it feels a wee bit tight on the top of the ankle but it’s not a terrible fit. I hated doing the ribbing (even though it was only a 3×1) as I’m much happier when doing a knit-knit-knit-knit sock. I do love the fit of the ribbing though. It clings much more tightly to the foot, but is still loose enough to fit the foot.
August 9th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Ooo, the Trekking is pretty! Your sister’s socks are lovely too. I’ve sort of started thinking about Christmakkuh gifts in the back of my mind but I haven’t made any firm decisions yet.
August 11th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
I love to have a pair of plain socks on the needles too - and I, too, hesitate in posting about socks that aren’t “lacey”…
August 13th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
It’s awesome you’re already knitting Christmas gifts. I’m in total denial, as usual, about Christmas knitting. I’ve committed to knitting my mom a very complicated cabled cardigan this year, and I totally should be starting on it NOW. Plus I’m planning some socks and fingerless gloves, too - but have I started any of it??