April 24, 2006
I've lost my knitting mojo!
And I don't know where to find it.
On Friday night I finished the second sock. I don't have a pic yet, because I wore them immediately, and now they're in the wash basket.
Emily had a dance event all weekend, so I needed something portable, and something that didn't require a great deal of thought.
Socks are perfect. Small, relatively easy. And I've been on a sock roll of late.
I have too much sock yarn.
I'm spoiled for choice. I'm like a kid in a candy store. My eyes go wide and I can't make a decision. However, I finally decided that I wanted to make the Sixth Sense Socks, which is the latest sock from the Six Sox Knitalong. Then I picked out some Twinkletoes sock yarn, from this store on eBay. I got the sock started, and ignored the fact that I wasn't enjoying the yarn. After an inch or so, I couldn't ignore it anymore. I didn't like the yarn.
The sock yarn I dyed up was nice and soft, and this yarn isn't.
I just knew that if I kept on knitting blindly, I would end up not wearing the socks, or not knitting a second sock. So I ripped it out.
Then I went back to contemplating the sock stash.
I didn't want to knit plain stocking stitch socks, so that kinda ruled out the Fair Isle patterning yarns, with which I only really have had success with plain socks.
I got out my lucious Socks That Rock.
And couldn't find a pattern I liked for it. Nothing worked out. It feels thicker than normal sock yarn to me. (Well, at least the ones i've been using) even though the label recommends the same needles and gauge.
I don't want to knit Jaywalkers. Even though I like them, I have no ankles, and I've heard there can be difficulties in fit.
Seriously, my legs join straight on to my feet, with no shaping whatsoever.
So I dumped the Socks That Rock, mostly because I was running out of time.
In the end, I took no knitting with me on Saturday.
Saturday night I tried again.
Still no luck.
On Sunday, I ended up taking a glove pattern and yarn with me, out of sheer desperation, but didn't end up knitting anyway.
Last night I tried something different. I had got some Cascade 220 from Yarns Online with the intention of knitting a hat and scarf for Emily. So I sat down last night and tried to get what was in my head into a workable pattern.
Not happening.
I have lost my knitting mojo.
I have nothing on the needles.
I am almost in panic mode.
Mind you, the pink cardi is still unseamed.
I picked up my shawl and ribbon from the Easter Show today.
Oh, and I guess you could say Em did pretty well at the dance comp.
8 trophies, 3 medals which intepreted mans that she placed every single dance she competed. 1 fifth, 1 third, 7 seconds and 3 firsts.
Yay, Em!
Comments
Go Em Go! What a great result!
Posted by: Donyale at April 24, 2006 08:48 PMI have the same problem with socks sometimes. I blame the size of my sock yarn stash - it's hard to make a decision when you're overwhelemed with choices.
Posted by: Mary at April 24, 2006 08:48 PMCongratulations Em! Absolutely wonderful result.
Posted by: Janette at April 24, 2006 09:43 PMSame thing Susan said -- it's been ages since I've made anything substantial. You probably need a break, and there's nothing wrong with that! Way to go, Em! And you, too, on your shawl~
Posted by: Norma at April 24, 2006 10:14 PMCongratulations to both of you! I love your Feather and Fan. What a ribbon/trophy haul! You girls are great!
Donna, your mojo will return. Maybe a small lace project?
Posted by: Chery at April 24, 2006 11:59 PMCongratulations to Em! You will get back to knitting before too long.
Posted by: wool winder at April 25, 2006 12:04 AMCongratulations to you and Em for all of the ribbons and medals! Sometims it is good to take a break so don't even worry about it.
Posted by: Wendy G at April 25, 2006 12:21 AMWow, congratulations on the ribbon. Is there a photo of the full completed shawl? Is it the F&F from Gathering of Lace?
And don't worry, give your fingers a rest, the mojo will return!
Way to go Em! Sorry for the mojo being gone missing. Maybe the Pink Cardi is causing it. Taunting you to seam her?
Posted by: Chris at April 25, 2006 12:31 AMEm, you rock girl!!!
I bought some twinkletoes too at one point... they were having a sale and got 4 skeins for like $20, and like you said it's not nice and soft, I have 1 sock finished and the other just needs about 2 inches and the toe, but the yarn scratches and have no "get up and go" to get them done...
wash the stripy socks so we can see them ;~)
Posted by: Vicki at April 25, 2006 01:07 AMOh no! There must be some kind of emergency knitting mojo dance we can do for you. You'll get it back soon, don't worry. Em rocks!
Posted by: monica at April 25, 2006 02:29 AMYay Em indeed! And yay to you too, the shawl is great! So ... is there Viagra for Knitting Mojo?
Good Chocolate, maybe?
Congrats to Emily for all her metals & trophies! With all her dance success, your little house must be crammed with awards! Where are you going to find space for your yarn??? ;-) I understand about the knitting mojo....a few weeks back mine went on a vaca. So I started reading a book instead. I guess the mojo needed a bread because I've been zooming on my Bearfoot socks. How about some lacy socks? Your shawl is amazing which made me think about combining the lace with some quick socks.
Posted by: Evelyn at April 25, 2006 03:24 AMDon't panic. Take your time and it will come to you! Maybe it's time for a sock break? You do so much wonderful stuff, give yourself some time. And way to go to your daughter Em!
You should be sooo proud. Well done for your daughter (all that driving to and from practices has paid off.
Posted by: Leeanne at April 25, 2006 10:54 PMWell done both of you.
Posted by: Anne at April 25, 2006 11:05 PMDr. Evil stole your mojo! We must find Austin Powers to get it back for you!!
Congratulations to you and to Em for your accomplishments. You both totally and completely rock! :)
Posted by: Samantha at April 26, 2006 05:37 AMCongratulations on the ribbon for your shawl, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Congrats to Em too, her trophy wall must be just about full now!
Maybe its an opportunity to try something different. ;) Gratz to Em!
Posted by: kessa at April 26, 2006 02:41 PMcongrats to em!! i'm sure you're very very proud of her!!! :)
I havent been able to knit much lately as well. sort of lack the motivation bit
Posted by: Michelle at April 26, 2006 03:23 PM
It's been ages since I've made anything substantial. I just haven't got the time, or concentration, at the moment to stick it out long term. I've just finished a nautie (current Knitty), and the body of a Knitted Babe. Next I'll make some Babe clothes - some small items that I can knock out while watching telly. I've got the pattern for the doll from Rebecca magazine and I might make her soon. I have at least three laceweight shawls waiting to be finished. There are numerous jumpers I would like to make. One day.
Posted by: Susan at April 24, 2006 08:43 PM