I smell the blood of an Englishman I’ve finished Aurelia sock number one!

Look at it there on my fat little foot! This is cashmere, folks, which means these socks aren’t going to be worn very often. They’ll probably be more like bed socks.

Liz asked me how they fit, as she’s had some comments about the length of the toe section when following the pattern as written. I have short, stubby feet (as you can plainly see) and I also tend to have a long row gauge. Despite all that, these socks just barely fit my foot. They’re not so short that I’d redo the toe, but I think if I were to do them again I’d modify the pattern to add a few rounds. Other than that, the pattern is exactly as written and I love it.

It’s sad that it takes me months to make one lace sock. I started this sock back in early May, on my way to Phoenix. I have worked on other things in the meantime, but still, you’d think I’d have a little more sticktuitiveness (Word Press doesn’t know how to spell that word, so this is my best guess).

Part of what’s kept me from my knitting is a hectic schedule. I’ve been teaching classes in the evening at the store, and by the time I get home, I’m hopelessly worn out. Garter stitch is about all I can handle at that point. Or spinning. I’ve been having fun playing with my drum carder lately; this was the scene in the dining room this morning.

To provide samples for this week’s spinning class, I dragged out a batt of Romney wool that I bought ages ago. I left it near the drum carder, and then decided to play. I added bits of colored wool and some undyed soy silk, ran them through the carder once, and came up with this.

Which, when it’s spun, looks like this.

This is a different style of spinning for me, and I’m pleased with the results. It’s softer and thicker than what I usually produce. I’m hoping to have enough for a vest. Depends on how long the colored wool holds up.