Busy times
It’s been nearly a week again since I posted last.
I requested this coming weekend off for the Great Oregon Steam-Up which has been an annual event for us for the past 8 to 10 years. Usually I go both weekends, but with work and the current shortage of employees at the restaurant, I could only justify one weekend. But, I ended up scheduled with a three day weekend - first three days off in a year - and I’ll be doing some volunteer work on Friday on last minute preperations down there.
To get that weekend off though, means a bit more of a crunch on me and last night marked my halfway point in 8 straight days of work, including 7 closes. I don’t expect to get much more work done on the BBS - which have been restarted three times so far - but I’ll be packing the socks along just in case I find some extra time.
Speaking of the Big Black Socks… I’ve done this toe-up pattern a couple times successfully, but this time it’s frustrating me. Probably my current lack of concentration, but the toe increases keep biting me and the stitch count is currently wrong again. I think I’ll probably rip this out and start again cuff down.
I don’t expect to find time for any further posts until the beginning of next week.
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KarenK wrote:
Hope things start looking up for you soon - wishing you all the best. I’m trying to learn toe-up sock, had no problem with the toes (using the “Turkish cast-on” and increase method on socknitters.com) but find that that cuff-down socks require less concentration. Sort of like slipping back into a comfortable pair of old shoes.
Posted on 24-Jul-06 at 12:51 pm | Permalink
linda wrote:
Well, now you tell me! I have ordered the Kahuna’s toe up book and hope to start one of these pairs this week. Actually, after many many pairs of toe-ups, I really am hooked on them and hope the Queen has some new twists for me. Keep up the high spirits, Jerry!
Posted on 26-Jul-06 at 5:19 am | Permalink
Barbara wrote:
I think knitting can be very therapeutic and even in a funk, it’s something that I can do without having to interact with other people. I hope you are feeling better!
Posted on 04-Aug-06 at 2:17 pm | Permalink