As your big sister, I think it's only the right thing to do to write to you about a terrible syndrome affecting what could be thousands of knitters. It's called Second Sock Syndrome and it happens when you complete one sock out of a pair of socks and just can't seem to get the second one started. This is what happened to me last year. I'm not sure how I fell off the wagon, but sadly, this gorgeous pair of socks almost wasn't to be. I am determined to get the last half of this second sock done this week. You can see the progress I've made in just a few days.
I'm thinking this year might be the right year to learn how to knit a pair of socks at the same time on circular needles. You up for taking a class with me??
This week I've also completed another hat. I'm not sure who will be the recipient of such a labor of love. I can tell you the yarn was a gift to me during the holidays and was hand dyed. The movement of the colors through the hat is just beautiful and was a real treat to watch unfold.
I was up at Mom's house last night and just want to tell you she gave ME the 2.2 kilo skein of coral alpaca she's been saving for years. When you come up next week, we can go through my patterns to find the perfect project for such an amazing yarn. It is incredibly soft. I've got to stop petting it.
Hopefully I'll have this second sock done to show you next time I post. Tomorrow is the Big Boy's birthday and I can't wait to give him those fingerless gloves.
As always,
Your Big Sister playing in fiber
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