Though FAR from perfect, the socks are 
FINALLY finished!! Hallelujah!
I found knitting the second sock more relaxed and easier than the first and can find only 1 visible mistake (which I didn’t notice until the sock was finished). It took nearly as long (a week) to knit the second but I devoted less attention to it. I’ve done other things besides knitting since starting it.
My next challenge is trying to convince myself to walk away from wool and needles to concentrate on shirt making. There is already a dress shirt cut out and ready to sew.
This weekend, my clothes washer died. Naturally, it was filled with water, soap and dirty clothes when it quit so I’ve spent the past 2 days hand washing jeans and other soppy, heavy clothes. Thankfully, nothing was extremely soiled. Sadly, I don’t have a clothesline so the dryer has worked extra hard drying things that are only wrung out. DS is already on the lookout for a replacement washer.
Thank goodness I was able to save a little money last month because the bank account will be taking a hit. For the price of appliances these days, it’s ashamed they don’t last longer.
Hope your week is joyous (without appliance surprises)!
Shirl
By Christine Schwab Tue Mar 7th 2017 at 8:28 pm
It is so exciting that you pressed through to finish your socks-hooray! They look wonderful and I hope they keep your feet really warm. If you think you will miss not starting on your next pair while you focus on the shirt, make a plan that allows some time for each one . It would be like having two kittens or puppies share your lap.
By shirlsu Wed Mar 8th 2017 at 3:28 pm
Ha ha Christine, you have me figured out! I wasn’t able to stay away from starting a new pair of socks so I’m sewing off and on during the day (between other chores and when I can actually see to thread a needle) and knitting at night as I relax with a movie. Makes me feel like I’m getting LOTS accomplished.