I’m making progress on my FlexiFlip sock, but I can’t call it that anymore. I made it a little over halfway through the foot before giving up. I really wanted to make it through the whole sock, to give the needles a fair shot. They felt super awkward at first, then I kind of got used to them, then once I got past the heel and into the gusset/foot, it got awkward again. Well, more uncomfortable than awkward. Maybe I was doing something weird, but knitting with them made my hands feel tight and cramped, and it hurt to knit very long. I found that I was dreading knitting them just because of the needles, and that’s never okay. One should not dread her knitting! So the sock has been transferred to my favorite bamboo DPNs and I am much happier with it. Anyone want a set of size 1 FlexiFlips??
We had a day-trip on Monday, with about four hours in the car, and I made good progress on my Textured Pullover, even if I did get super bored of knitting it. I was smart and wove in all the other ends as I finished each section, so finishing will be quick. I did make a wee error, but I think it’ll be fine. As I read the pattern again for the second sleeve, I realized there were supposed to be decrease rounds all through the sleeve that I completely missed. So my sleeves won’t taper. Oh well. I’m totally okay with that.
Since taking this photo, I’ve made it over halfway through the second sleeve and just need to find the motivation to power through the rest. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! I just need a good movie marathon to distract me. How do you motivate yourself to finish a lingering WIP?
The best news of the week is that the girl is now all done with her auditions for college! Now we wait for two more result emails, and final talent scholarship offers (fingers crossed) and then it’ll be decision time. I think we’ll all be relieved when it’s all said and done and we can focus on moving forward.
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Very nice knitting! I’ve never heard of flexi-flips. I think they’d drive me insane.
Thanks! Yeah, I think I was getting pretty close.
Could I try them?
I’m not surprised, small needles with short barrels…the only way they could be worse is if they were plastic 🙂
If I were a sock knitter, I’d definitely belong to the subset that is DPN preferred.
Have you tried the DPN alternatives that are bent? I’m not sure what they’re called but I’m curious about them. Instead of 4 or 5 straight DPNs, you work on 3 boomerang shaped needles.
I haven’t tried those, but I came across some videos when I was researching these. I’m a little curious, but now I’m gun-shy about spending money on weird new needles!
I hear ya there. That’s part of why I’ve never tried them either. I already have needles that work…it’s not likely that I’ll try them and then decide I need to buy an entire new set of every size!!
Huh, sorry the flexi flips didn’t work out. What is the yarn for that sock, though? Very colorful!
Oh, I never said that, did I? Oops! It’s Diversity by Plymouth Yarn and I love it!
It looks pretty awesome!
I’ve tried other techniques for knitting socks but I always come back to my wooden dpns. They just feel right.
I hope your daughter receives some fabulous news soon. 🙂
Thank you, me too!! 😀
You gave them your best shot but it sounds like they would have led to an injury.
Certainly possible!
I wouldn’t mind trying them. I’m a nine inch circ girl and uses to the small circumference
I so wish I could use 9″ circs comfortably! Do you have a favorite brand?
I like Addi brand for projects needing blunt tips and Hiya Hiya sharps for patterned socks
Good luck 🍀 hope your daughter gets into the schools and programs she wants to be in. This totally scares me I just realized my oldest will be in high school next year
Thank you, I hope so too! It is kind of scary, and that last year goes SUPER fast, but it’s also fun and exciting.
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