Starting the Second Sock!

There aren't words to describe how I feel about this! I am so excited!

And it fits Joe pretty good! He didn't have it pulled up on his heel all the way in this picture. But he does love it!

This yarn just knits up so pretty. The kitchener - not so pretty, but it will do.

Here's the sole - 7 stitches per inch on size 3 needles. I've noticed my gauge is relaxing just a bit as I continue to knit - kind of like getting warmed up and flexible - at least I'm not having to pry the stitches off the needles now!  *grin*

Non-knitting related news: I had a sonogram of my neck last Wednesday, and then had an appointment with the surgeon later that afternoon. He said there was no sign of thyroid tissue on the sonogram, and I don't have to see him until April of next year! This means its likely that the residual tissue was killed by the radioactive iodine treatment last fall.  I'll see the oncologist on the 29th and will have bloodwork done to check my medication level. But I'm feeling pretty encouraged by the latest test.

Between the hospital and the doctor's office, I did a little yarn stash enhancing. I was able to find some more of the multi-colored yarn I'm using in my crocheted baby afghan. I also picked up another sock-knitting book - More Sensational Socks by Charlene Schurch. I used her first book to learn to knit socks. The patterns in the new book are a bit more detailed, and I'm looking forward to trying some of them....not that I'm quite ready for that yet!   

Comments

[J.P.]

The sock looks great! I can't wait to see them as a pair. You are going to love MSKS.. it gives you so many new options!

[Susan]

Yay! You made a sock, and it looks great! congratulations!
(wandered over here from Ravelry blogging group)

[Claudia W.]

I like the colors in these socks! Very nice. I am in awe of your sock knitting prowess. I have just taught myself to knit. I did a couple of samples, then decided I wanted to do a simple pattern, so bought a washcloth pattern pamphlett. I have a lot of practicing to do! Istarted a washcloth about three months ago and it has visited the frog pond more times than I could count!
I started out crocheting...that doesn't bother me, but knitting...oh my goodness! Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!

[Judy]

The sock turned out great! That's a pretty snazzy looking foot!
I've just put those books on my to buy list. Time to expand my knitting library.
So glad the surgeon gave you good news!

[marjorie]

Nice colorway. The socks look very good.

I've also made simple socks from Ann Budd's book on basic designs, but I like Charlene Schurch's heel better because of the garter stitch along the gusset.

[Jennie]

Your sock looks great. That definitely is a pretty color.

I hope you get good results from your next doctor's visit. :)

[Debra Hardman]

The socks are pretty, & I bet the feel good too. I love yarns, but don't knit. I tryed it a long time ago, & my tension was too tight, it jsut wasn't fun, I could crochet a whole house though. With one hook I'm greast!