No Progress without a Little Discouragement

One sock is completed. The slight puckering in the pattern around the ankle has led to complications with the fit. You really have to want to wear this sock in order to put it on. There's no stretch in that portion, so it is tough to get it over your heel.

L has decided to be discouraged by this, but I think she did a wonderful job with her first pattern. Next time it's just a matter of remembering not to pull it too tightly.

My octopus has part of a head. It begins with casting on 90 stitches, then stst a million rows. Well, not a million, but definitely over fifty. So far I have not enough.

Lydia's sock fervor has resulted in the purchase of yarn meant for socks. It is a lovely variegated blue and brown. It almost makes me want socks.