I did it! After many attempts, miscounts, and mysterious holes, I’ve finally turned a heel on a knitted sock — cleanly and without disaster. I’m so happy. Yay!
This time, I followed this tutorial that uses two needles and flat knitting, which made the process feel more manageable. The instructor also notes that this heel method works well on a 9-inch circular, so I might give that a go on a future pair. For now, I’m focused on finishing this sock and casting on its companion.
The yarn is behaving beautifully, the stripes are lining up like cheerful little milestones, and I’m finally feeling like a sock knitter with a plan. One heel down, one to go — and no turning back. Wish me luck. LOL
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Tony and I have completed a couple of puzzles recently, and it was my turn to choose the next challenge. I picked a butterfly-shaped puzzle — an op shop find that looked cheerful and unusual.
When we opened the box, we discovered that the edge pieces had been pre-sorted and tucked into their own bag. The rest of the pieces were in another. And what oddly shaped pieces they are! I suppose they have to be, to form the butterfly’s silhouette.
We haven’t made much progress yet. I’m still wrestling with the strange shapes, and I think Tony may have quietly bowed out for now. I’m wondering if we should abandon the traditional “edge first” approach and start in the middle instead — perhaps by sorting out the cottage pieces and working outward from there.
It’s not straightforward, but it will be an interesting challenge. And maybe that’s the point.
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I’ve got two of my usual three days off, with an extra shift added on Friday. After a quiet weekend (not much in the way of chores), I’ve got some catching up to do around the house, plus a few errands in town.
Once that’s sorted, I’m hoping to carve out some time to sit and knit. I’d also like to make a start on the cross stitch I mentioned — the one that’s meant to be a Christmas gift, if I can get it finished in time. With a bit of progress made, I might be able to take it to work and stitch during my lunch breaks over the weekend.
A warm thank you to everyone who sent anniversary wishes. We had a lovely, relaxing weekend, and our daytrip and picnic were just what we needed. The scenery was beautiful. If you haven’t seen them yet, pop back to the previous post — there are some lovely images from Lake Heron.
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Anyone else suddenly remembering that handmade Christmas gift they swore they'd start in October? No judgment here — I’m right there with you, counting stitches and hoping for miracles. What are you making (or thinking about maybe possibly starting soon)?
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