In an earlier post I discussed how we formed relationships with our knitting projects. Unfortunately, as I've recently learned, some relationships are not healthy and must end.
"Baby Cable Sock, it's over. I'm breaking up with you. Now don't go and do something foolish, like split and break in a million pieces as you get frogged and rewound. Maybe someday we can be together again, but you and I both know that neither of us has been happy with the other for a while now. It's not you; it's me. Well, really, it's not me; it's you. I'm still attracted to the fiber of your being, but since we met, you've let yourself go. You're not showing your true colors like you did in the beginning. I tried, I really did. But now, for my sake and yours, I need to move on. We did have some good times, though. I'm sorry. We can still be friends, right?"
Whew. That was hard. Not the knitting, but the decision to frog out the hours (and hours) involved in this sock pattern. I really did get very close to finishing the first sock, see?
Here's the thing. Like I said before, the Lorna's Laces wasn't as soft as I hoped, but that was in the baby cable pattern. When I got to the heel flap, I got really excited! This was what that lovely yarn was supposed to look like. So I kept on knitting. I really intended to finish, and not cop out on the sock. But there's one problem that finishing the sock will not solve. It's. too. big.
Apparently, besides not being really soft, and perhaps somewhat due to my looser knitting on dpn's, Lorna is really stretchy. I have no choice. I was going to finish for the sake of finishing, but that really didn't motivate me to cast on for the second sock. Then Robert, the voice of reason, asked, "Will you really wear them?" Ummm, honestly, no. That's when the decision was made.
I've learned so much about socks during this ordeal, and I've gone on a little feeding frenzy when it comes to sock yarn (thanks, in part, to Brianne's and Trish's bad influence! (Trish introduced me to Sheri at The Loopy Ewe in St. Louis, and I'm very impressed!))
I'm not giving up on socks entirely. But I need something new. Something - soft. It's out there. I know it. I just have to believe. And maybe, when I meet that right sock pattern and match the right yarn to it, I won't be afraid of commitment. Maybe next time, I won't get cold feet.
Comments (6)
I think you made the right decision - that sock was WAY too big for you! My first pair of socks was too big, too. Pretty soon you'll get a better idea of your gauge and always know how many stitches you need for each weight of yarn. So what's your new project going to be? That pink J. Knits yarn is very pretty, but you might nee d abreak from socks for a while!
Posted by Zarah | March 11, 2007 9:49 AM
Oh no, I've been come a sock yarn enabler. :) Oh Cherry Tree Hill....one of my favs. J Knits and Fleece Artist are on my list to try.
Frogging it was the best decision. Life's too short to knit something you just aren't loving....plus the darn thing was to big. :)
My sock practice came from making socks for my oldest daughter. After about 5-6 pairs for her tiny feet I was ready for a pair for myself. Then my sister wanted some. Now I've got socks going for myself and both my kids. My sis has been pestering me for another pair. :)
Posted by Trish | March 11, 2007 12:41 PM
Ah... so sad... breakups are never easy, especially with so much time invested... hopefully you, and the sock, learned something about yourselves and each other ;)
Posted by Jaime | March 11, 2007 1:45 PM
I think Dr. Phil would be very proud of you. ;-)
Posted by Sue | March 11, 2007 8:53 PM
So sad. I'm just now finishing up the ribbing on my first jaywalker and now you have me all scared. Maybe you just need a break (of the Ross and Rachel variety) and then you can start fresh.
Posted by Meredith | March 11, 2007 10:06 PM
Wow Babe,
That was some attachment to the sock. I was wondering if we could set that to "Some Day My Prince Will Come" and have it as background music....One Day My Sock Is Done....it could be a great love story for the ages :-)
Posted by Robert | March 12, 2007 8:08 PM