If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try, try, try, try again

The first Child's First Sock was no match for me. 

I am very stubborn.  I couldn't stand letting the sock win, so I ripped it back the day after I realized it didn't fit. I added 14 extra rows to the heel flap, bringing it to just over 2 inches.  The fit is now perfect!

I got my replacement Ming yarn in the mail.

And I was able to complete the back.  I picked out the ribbing along the bottom so I could reknit it in the blue.  It seems to be a good match.

Kristy: 2
Problem Knitting: 0

I'm sure all of you were wondering if Sasha approved of the yarn I bought at Loop.  It was touch-and-go for awhile, but it all worked out in the end.

Comments

[Brenda]

Congratulations on your victories! Both projects look good. The second Ming yarn really works well with the first.

I think Sasha would like to come for a little visit in California. He is adorable! I have lots of yarn and tuna, and I like to pet kitties. And we'll just pretend that M isn't allergic.

[Beth]

Yay! I'm so glad you beat that darn sock! You are a better person than I am :)

[jody]

i love the duo-tone ming sweater! i think i might even like it more than in the single color. the 2 shades are close enough but still give it enough oomph. i really like it!

[stacey]

they both look fabulous! Great job conquering the knitting!

[Trish]

Oh, I love the sweater!! So pretty and I think that the ribbing really compliments it well. Nice job. Can't wait to see it finished!

[Sara Payne]

rock on! and those yarns were just made for sasha...perfect coloring for her :-)

[Jean]

Great job all around! The sock looks great and the ming sweater is stunning. The two colors are perfect.

An orange cat will always approve of green, because it flatters and makes the orange pop, thereby keeping attention on the kitty. But an orange cat can't help but eventually come around to more orange, even though it makes kitty blend in. It is the best color, afterall. (Meanwhile, black cats always manage to find something red to sit on.)

[tiennie]

Way to persist and come out on top! Beautiful!

[knittingphilistine]

Glad to see sock 1 didn't beat you. Especially because that's what I'm working on right now. I have to say that I started mine over several times to get the proper yarn to pattern ratio. What a pain, but the pattern sure is pretty!

[Jessica]

Yay for showing knitting who's boss! And yay for orange kitties too! It's almost scary how much your cat and mine look alike!

[Ariel]

Wow - persistence pays off in spades. Beautiful sock, lovely sweater. You should be damn proud of yourself!