I've been doing a lot of bitching about my participation in the Sock Madness competition lately but now that I've successfully completed the socks for Round 1, I'm able to sit back and evaluate the experience. As much as I hated the Afterthought hell, I mean heel, now that I've done them I can appreciate the learning experience. I will probably never use this method again but at least I can say I've done it once. I also learned that I can make a pair of socks in a few days if I really want to and I didn't even spend every waking hour knitting. The bonus is that I now qualify to move into the second round of the competition, (there are four) and my competitive juices are really flowing now. I may make it to Round 3 cause I don't think I have a chance of winning the whole thing or even making it to the end. You wouldn't believe how fast some folks can knit socks. Next round I'm going to try knitting two at a time since that seems to be the faster way of doing things. Anyway here's a photo of my new Tropical Mer-Tini Socks. I didn't like the pattern at first but now I kinda like them.
Yay!!! You finished. I am so proud of you. I am also glad that you learned something new and made the most of your experience. I am right behind you. Finishing up my toes and then on to the heel next.
Posted by: Shameka | March 26, 2009 at 10:01 PM
way to go!!!! they look great.
Posted by: cici | March 28, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I'm not good with competition. In a race I would stop midway,even if I were winning,and give up.
I think if all could be winners I would do better.
Love the socks.
Posted by: Carmen | April 04, 2009 at 07:36 AM
How are you doing this round? :) I had to keep telling myself "just do 12 rows and you can go outside!" We finally had a day of sun on Monday.
Posted by: Laurie in Maine | April 09, 2009 at 04:01 AM
How are you doing with Round 2? There's still a spot in your division, so if you've been knitting away but thinking it was hopeless, it's not.
I think your round 1 socks turned out very nice. The knit-purl patterning is showing up well.
Posted by: Ronni | April 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Hi Hope,
Your socks are beautiful!
Posted by: Eryka Jackson | May 09, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Congratulations! The socks are fab and you've learned a new technique!
Posted by: Luanda | June 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
That is one awesome pair of socks.
Posted by: Todd | September 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM