Oh, The Futility!

You see, it started out with this beautiful skein of sock yarn for 50% off. Opal Feelings in color 1702 (I bought two other colors, but this is the one I'm starting with). For once, I am making something for myself.

At first, I was making these Go With The Flow socks from Interweave Knits Favorite Socks. I cast on, did the body of the sock, got all the way to the heel, and then decided that I was going to frog it, and start all over on a different sock pattern. But rather than ripping it back, I just cut it off, then ripped it, and began using that yarn to start a different pair of socks. It has now become my practice skein.

Enter baby fern socks from More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. But I had to adjust the number of stitches and it wasn't turning out right.
Rip, rip, rip.

Then yesterday I came across the Whisper Lace socks pattern. I cast on, finished the cuff and slipped it over my foot. It was too loose. My gauge was off. Bummer.

And once again- Rip, rip, rip.

So, here my goodies sit. My two US2 circular needles, my ripped portion of Opal Feelings sock yarn, and the pattern. Dare I try it again? Just so that I'll rip it back. Again?

Yeah, I think I will. Because the satisfaction of finally getting it right and having a super cute pair of socks that I made by myself and for myself will be fantastic!

I have also been knitting the socks on two circular needles. Harnessing the fabulous power of google, I found a great tutorial from Washington KnitWit, and also this awesome video tutorial on youtube to fill in the gaps.

The actual knitting in the round is going quite well. The one thing that I tend to find frustrating is that when I turn my work I have to sort through this tangle of hanging needles and yarn to get it situated for knitting the next row. Maybe it will get better with practice?

Seriously, pictures soon, because what is a knitting blog without pictures?