We are already closing in on mid-September, and I’m very consciously aware of the big grey sweater I should be working to finish in time for Dad’s birthday in December…
But in the evenings, I just can’t seem to muster the energy to work on it. Since I didn’t have a new cross-stitch picked out after finishing my “chicken butt”, I’ve decided to delay starting a new project, and try to use the weekend time I’d be cross stitching to get some knitting done.
But I still couldn’t get myself to pick up those needles. I decided what I need was something to rev those knitting engines… something quick, mindless… but fun!
Queue self-striping sock yarn!!!
I’ve got a small stash of Felici in the closet, so I pulled out a colourway I’d bought particularly for my brother. It’s called “Gone Fishin”. As you can see, Lemmy “helped” me get a start on it Saturday night.
Then Sunday, I got a good chunk done while on Monarch watch
I’m almost ready to start on the heel, and so far, I’m loving every stitch of it!
Hopefully this gets the knitting engine nice and warm, and ready to tackle the rest of that sweater!
Wandering Cat Studio 
What a pretty colorway that yarn is. I really like it. I was feeling the same way last week – about everything! Didn’t feel like knitting, didn’t feel like stitching. Thankfully both mojos are back!
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Looks like Lemmy was doing all the work.
The sock looks great and hey …………it’s still Christmas knitting that needs to be done, right?
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Noticed that there has been a long gap since your last sweater mention, but deleted any comments about it since I don’t want to be too snarky!
Like I’m not avoided a half-dozen projects myself…*wink*
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Nothing like Felici to get that mojo going again. I’ve got just a few inches on one sleeve to do on my Big Gray Blob and like you, can’t get up the energy to have a big pile of wool in my lap at night. Socks…yeah. Anything more than that is not going to happen until this weather breaks.
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Your sock yarn is really pretty, and those are going to be a fun pair! I sure know what you mean about projects lurking on the list. I am working on a project that was started long ago and have lots more to keep me out of mischief. (like buying more yarn and starting something brand new…but can’t stop getting new patterns though)
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Those stripes would keep me knitting like a fiend. I’m sure this sock will be finished in short order.
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Well, at least you are gift knitting. Love the yarn you are using. Maybe you will be able to face boring grey after working with that.
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That Felici is a great yarn to give you knitting smiles!!! You’ve got this!
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