tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post3174133874672994532..comments2024-03-28T21:07:20.869-04:00Comments on Comptonia: Saturday Sock StoryQuinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-62494239398720605452014-10-23T20:21:06.162-04:002014-10-23T20:21:06.162-04:00Thanks, Catherine - I'm not sure if I followed...Thanks, Catherine - I'm not sure if I followed the original pattern for the heel but the sock pattern is called "No Purl Monkey" - it's a modification of the original "Monkey" pattern by CookieA. Here's a link to the (free) original Monkey: <br /><br />http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTmonkey.html<br /><br />and here is the Ravelry page with a handy chart for No Purls:<br /><br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-purl-monkeys<br /><br />Are you on Ravelry? I don't know if the link will work if you aren't, so let me know if you can't access it and I can email a screenshot or something! :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-52050987608003653462014-10-23T20:10:03.124-04:002014-10-23T20:10:03.124-04:00Thanks, Tammy - and your comment on knitting made ...Thanks, Tammy - and your comment on knitting made me laugh, because I find crochet equally mysterious! I know some people can do both knitting and crochet, but I guess you and I are not those people ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-47493772836845584042014-10-23T20:08:03.872-04:002014-10-23T20:08:03.872-04:00I've ripped out one project as part of the WIP...I've ripped out one project as part of the WIPCrackAway KAL, and another is teetering on the brink - an entire child's sweater that just isn't making me happy. I think it's going to become yarn again. Sometimes ripping and repurposing IS progress!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-64902369517775485582014-10-23T20:05:40.975-04:002014-10-23T20:05:40.975-04:00Yes, KB, I often think when I read your blog that ...Yes, KB, I often think when I read your blog that we are very much alike, both in having long experience with physical limitations and in our attitude about working with and around pain and limitations to do the things we love. But...I was never the kind of athlete you are, KB - not on my best day in my best year! I am always blown away by your adventures! In the past, Piper occasionally had an opportunity to join me on trailrides (when I was riding a horse, not a bike), but how she would revel in the daily mountain runs you share with Shyla :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-36966839860627271382014-10-23T13:45:18.914-04:002014-10-23T13:45:18.914-04:00But they are gorgeous!! I love the stitch pattern ...But they are gorgeous!! I love the stitch pattern and the way the heel is worked too. Just love them. What is the name of the pattern?Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744601510746298605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-44167875683782932102014-10-23T09:25:18.948-04:002014-10-23T09:25:18.948-04:00Although THAT weekend turned out to not be what yo...Although THAT weekend turned out to not be what you imagined, I'm glad you made it back safe and sound, and after all these years were able to finish THOSE socks. Knitting makes no sense to me at all. Your socks turned out great and I love the photo with the leaves. :) Best wishes, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-61197947440695542682014-10-20T12:35:33.569-04:002014-10-20T12:35:33.569-04:00Congratulations! They're beautiful! I feel y...Congratulations! They're beautiful! I feel your pain though. Finding a problem in such an intricate pattern can be tough! I have a pair of socks that have been in timeout for at least six years. I've been thinking about them and how...at this point...it might be better to rip out the one sock and start over with a fresh project. Congrats, again! They turned out great!Acorn to Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334558675705027610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-75735184484845601652014-10-19T21:58:16.917-04:002014-10-19T21:58:16.917-04:00As someone who doesn't know how to knit, I thi...As someone who doesn't know how to knit, I think that your socks are miraculous! Incredible! Gorgeous!<br /><br />Like you, I have all sorts of physical limitations... and I've had them since I was 25 or so. So, it comes as no surprise that being on a boat is uncomfortable. I've learned, through my dastardly spine, to focus on what I can do rather than what I can't. It seems that you are similar... in fact, I am constantly amazed by your very wide array of talents. From building, to raising goats, to cooking, to knitting! Wow!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-38425104578649105102014-10-19T14:36:04.593-04:002014-10-19T14:36:04.593-04:00Thank you :) Yes, I think now they will be associ...Thank you :) Yes, I think now they will be associated with blog-friends and the fun of an online knit-a-long! Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-52926630076998488862014-10-19T14:32:18.663-04:002014-10-19T14:32:18.663-04:00Honestly, socks are my favorite thing to knit - th...Honestly, socks are my favorite thing to knit - there is something a little magical about the whole process, plus the practical advantage of getting a proper fit. That's why the ongoing difficulty with these socks was so baffling and rather frustrating. SO glad they are done now! :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-61783493200781851402014-10-19T14:27:36.171-04:002014-10-19T14:27:36.171-04:00Wow. What size shoes do you wear, and how do you f...Wow. What size shoes do you wear, and how do you feel about handwashing? I think you may need a pair of handknit socks!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-17383597691675147842014-10-19T14:25:22.631-04:002014-10-19T14:25:22.631-04:00Thank you - I owe it all to the Malabrigo :)Thank you - I owe it all to the Malabrigo :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-64011258139539790352014-10-19T14:23:16.820-04:002014-10-19T14:23:16.820-04:00LOL! Yes, I suppose handknit socks are not a very ...LOL! Yes, I suppose handknit socks are not a very public expression of style, more personal satisfaction...just one slight step up from knowing one is wearing nice undies! ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-7057616220366245182014-10-19T10:56:06.359-04:002014-10-19T10:56:06.359-04:00They are beautiful, I'm glad you gave them a s...They are beautiful, I'm glad you gave them a second chance.I hope, once you wear them, you will have much happier and cozier associations with them.Umme Yusufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17340326855329177957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-47250775550972125962014-10-19T07:42:44.738-04:002014-10-19T07:42:44.738-04:00They certainly are beautiful socks and I love the ...They certainly are beautiful socks and I love the lacy pattern. I never knitted socks, but can imagine that it must be quite a confusing chore.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-83327146940078696382014-10-19T05:21:47.176-04:002014-10-19T05:21:47.176-04:00Amazing socks even more amazing a person made them...Amazing socks even more amazing a person made them. To me they are like being in awe of an original copy of the US Constitution, paper and ship.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-34801818019378982922014-10-18T21:59:27.357-04:002014-10-18T21:59:27.357-04:00Despite the pain and anguish, I think your socks t...Despite the pain and anguish, I think your socks turned out beautifully!Carmen Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008548250481788853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-34485431488806729412014-10-18T20:27:24.760-04:002014-10-18T20:27:24.760-04:00I always have said if I pour that much of my soul ...I always have said if I pour that much of my soul into making beautiful socks like "damned wretched" red socks, I would have to wear them on TOP of my shoes, so that everyone was SURE to see them. Glad you're back on dry land and DONE with those gorgeous socks. I'm sure they have felt VERY rewarding to wear. XOXO<br />Tanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/10949961269443532464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-64466512599254240172014-10-18T19:04:17.570-04:002014-10-18T19:04:17.570-04:00Oh my gosh, I certainly CAN imagine your dismay! ...Oh my gosh, I certainly CAN imagine your dismay! Wow.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-66386146261999083152014-10-18T18:49:05.115-04:002014-10-18T18:49:05.115-04:00You've made me hate these socks too. But it&#...You've made me hate these socks too. But it's hard to stay angry when they're so beautiful!! The weekend boat trip sounds horrible, even if the only image you've provided is water dripping down the light bulb, which is a pretty good image. I once knit a pink scarf in lace. The yarn had annoying tiny sequins and when I realized I had a mistake and tried to rip it back, I couldn't get the stitches undone because of the sequins. I gave up. I thought I had thrown the whole scarf in the garbage since I couldn't salvage it, so you can imagine my dismay when I recently came across it in my box of WIP. grrr Wendy x September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.com