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Tres bien ensemble

Grazing in the Grass.

3/29/2016

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After my last assessment of Mike's meager collection of handknit socks, I convinced myself to cast-on another pair for him immediately. Man socks are just. so. big. They push at my limit between the normally meditative state of pleasure induced by sock knitting and frustration.  
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Sometimes, while I'm working on them, I question whether I'm making any progress at all.  When I finally get to the heel construction everything is good again. I start to feel renewed satisfaction in my decision to be selfless and knit socks for someone who loves them.  The pleasure of casting off is short lived by the realization that I have to make a mate for that initial sock. 
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I give myself a pep-talk. The cycle begins again; this time, it's the last lap. Fueled by thoughts of the finish line, I keep knitting. I stop to complain. I consider starting something new. I start again. Then, it's over. 
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And, it's worth it.  And, he reaches for them first when he looks in he sock drawer. He puts them on and smiles. And, I smile. And it makes me want to knit for him again and again. 
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Pattern: Variation on Plowshare
Yarn: Schaefer Yarn, Heathers Shades of Green
6 Comments
Jenny link
3/29/2016 10:30:26 am

These are great! I've made my husband only one pair of socks, and they were my first socks ever, so the fit is a little big. You inspire me to get going on another pair for him. :-)

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Lynn link
3/29/2016 03:02:11 pm

A process that I've found to avoid the second sock syndrome is to invest in two sets of needles (I use double-point, because that's how I learned to knit them) and knit both socks at the same time: cuff-cuff, leg-leg, heel-heel, foot-foot, and toe-toe. Seems to go faster because I'm already "warmed up" on a particular section. And then when you are done, the pair is finished! Love your blog, btw.

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Nat @ Made in Home link
4/2/2016 07:57:25 am

Love the colour! It is really great for the srping!

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Aoife link
4/2/2016 11:36:12 am

These look awesome! I admire your stamina in knitting them. I have lucked out so far in that my husband is typically over-warm and so hardly ever wears socks. I'm about to start a sweater for him, but that feels way less daunting somehow.

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Elizabeth link
4/12/2016 03:34:07 pm

Love your mods to the pattern, and your photos are beautiful!

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Heather link
4/16/2016 10:17:16 am

These are beautiful! I have to say I have similar thoughts to when I sew for the men in my life. It's such a pain for some reason but when I see them wear something I've made it makes me so happy. Happy enough to do it again. 😉

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