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| pictish |
My sock shame - & a mini-challenge!!Having counted up my unfinished socks and been thoroughly shocked at myself I have decided to pull myself back from the brink of The Wooden Spoon by finishing AT LEAST one pair of socks I've started this year before the end of the month!!!!But - I was just thinking - could I manage 3 pairs in 13 days do you think and qualify for the Bronze badge?   Or is that just silly to attempt? 
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| gilraen |
Why not try? It would be fun to see, and we could cheer you on!!! 
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| Nevisknitter |
How 'unfinished ' are they, eg 1 sock of the pair done, toes needed grafting or just started the rib.
Go for it if you think you can do it (or have 3 pairs nearly done to complete in the first 3 months of next year )
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| pictish |
I think I might try!!! I have a pair where the first sock is up to beginning of the toe shaping, and lots where the first sock has reached the end of the cuff/beg of heel flap. I think it's do-able if I don't knit anything else - that's the hard bit for me - FOCUSSING and not getting bored
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| KnittingLadybird |
Go for it Pictish...you can do it!!!!!! My snowflakes only took 6 days from beginning to end so partial socks should be easy.
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| Piglottie |
Go for it Ali  You will get a real sense of achievement if you do finish them, and if you dont, well at least you tried
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| pictish |
I think you're right - I'll feel better for trying I think  . Not feeling tired and am off tomorrow so might crack on tonight
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| Woollywarbler |
Go for it...I've just managed 3 mens pairs and started the 4th pair yesterday. There looks like plenty of goodies on the tv to keep us entertained whilst knitting. No sweat 
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| gilraen |
Go Ali Go!!!! Woot Woot
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| pictish |
Well I've done quite well tonight so a good start. I've picked this one which was meant to be my entry for January  It's in Posh Sophia cashmere - really gorgeous - and it would be nice to make these for myself for Christmas I think. In January I got as far as the top of the cuff. Tonight I've done the heel flap, turned the heel and finished the gusset shaping. Am going to try and finish it tomorrow if I can and then cast on straightaway for the second before SSS sets in
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| Glynis |
I'm full of admiration for you Pictish. I hate going back to something after any length of time, so very well done to you for setting yourself this challenge!
(They are a beautiful colour, aren't they? They will be lovely to wear over Christmas.) |
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| Nevisknitter |
They are a lovely colour and the PY is lovely to knit with | ||
| GrannySmith |
Go go girl - now if you are reading this, you shouldn't you need to get that second sock finished
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| Blossom |
Go Ali....Go Ali!!!!
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| pictish |
It's funny I'm REALLY enjoying this!!! I don't know why I have stopped on the cuffs with them all cos I always LOVE turning the heel - it's my favourite bit
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| pictish |
Progress since last night Blurry pic cos it's so dark here 
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| KnittingLadybird |
Gorgeous!!!! Keep going you can do it...I bet they will feel scrumptious on the feet
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| pictish |
I think they will Linz!! It's the only pure cashmere I have - tho I must say the Posh Emily feels very close in terms of softness. Think I will just be wearing these on special occasions .
I really would like the Bronze button for my siggy but I'm more excited about getting 3 pairs of handknitted socks now
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| pictish |
One down - 5 to go I haven't grafted for over a year so the toe isn't perfect. Another fuzzy pic.
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| Jobo |
It looks pretty perfect to me Ali - a beautiful sock
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| pictish |
Thanks Jo!! It's VERY soft and snuggly  . Just cast on for the second one
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| Nevisknitter |
It looks great, you should get a special 'speedy sock knitter' bit for your sig at this rate. | ||
| melody yarns |
Lovely socks Ali! Smokin' .... (again!) | ||
| craftylady |
A lovely colourway and well done for finishing one of them - just give Woollywarber a yell if you need encouragment! Best of luck with your challenge! | ||
| CJ |
Go Ali I like that purple one, great colour
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| pictish |
Thanks!!! I've called it a day for today having done about 90 rows since this morning so feeling a bit knackered. Better pace myself I think
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| KnittingLadybird |
They are looking fabulous...amazing isn't it when you just get that...inspiration ...kick up the jacksy? or whatever you want to call it lol
I think having a personal goal or like you said mini challenge is just the ticket sometimes. *thinking of special button for 'challenge Pictish' *
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| Fi |
Go gal, you can do it. | ||
| pictish |
I think it was when I counted up all the cuffs and thought 'what on earth .... ' but I REALLY would like to get the Bronze medal or a special one come to that Linz AND the socks of course which I desperately need - my poor old ones need some assistance
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