Flat Feet

First of all, thank you so much for writing/calling/caring about me. Remembering we're not alone in the world is the best antidote for fear that I can think of.

I have an appointment on Monday afternoon for the digital mammogram and assume I'll get some sort of response not too long after that. I'll let you know how it goes.

I've been wanting to post pictures of this wonderful sock yarn, Flat Feet by Conjoined Creations. It arrives as two mirror-dyed pre-knit panels that you unravel to knit. I can't remember having so much fun with a yarn. There's absolutely no way to tell what's going to happen with the colors.

I almost forgot to snap a pic before I'd knit too far into the second sock. I'd intended to take a photo after I finished the first sock with the second panel intact, but I guess I was just too excited not to cast on... and knit...

But here's the finished first sock and most of the second panel with the second sock begun. Just plain sock; after dithering over fancy patterns, I decided I'd rather just see what the yarn does on its own. I've got a little less than a quarter panel left from the first sock so will probably use that and the remains of the second panel to make baby socks for Afghans for Afghans.

Once you get used to the crimps in the yarn (from being pre-knit), this is a dream to work with. Crimps didn't bother me as I tend to keep tight tension while knitting and use my whole hand to cast the yarn around the needle (self-taught, bad habits, what can I say?). Blocking is supposed to remove all traces of crimping from the final product, but I'm not sure I'm going to block because as it is now, there's a lot of spring and cushion in the sock. And the bumples smooth out anyway when I put it on.

I'll definitely be buying more Flat Feet. There are so many creative colorways and dye patterns, no two alike. And what a joy to carry this around instead of yarn balls that bounce and roll around on dirty floors when knitting in public. Plus, I just wrap the sock and needles up in the flat when I'm done knitting, and Voila! Instant knitting case and project all in one.

Sending lots of love back out into the world...

Kristin