I'm not someone who does well with jet lag. My fiance can travel to Australia and not have a problem (I'm not joking), but I have trouble coming back from California. I'm so tired. I'm glad that another long weekend is coming up, and that I'll get to spend it at home!
The rest of my trip to San Francisco was fun. We both participated in the Bay To Breakers. David ran it, and he placed in the top 200. I walked it with my friend A and we placed in the top 20,000 (or so). I didn't take pictures-- you're welcome :) There were some people in some crazy, inventive costumes to be sure. There were also people in crazy, not-inventive, not-costumes. It was sometimes best to just keep your eyes at shoulder level.
Here's a picture I can show you!
Pattern: Lombard Street Socks from Magknits
Needles: Susan Bates DPNs, size 2 (leg) and size 1 (foot)
Yarn: Tess Designer Yarn in Pale Green
Time to Knit: May 16 - 21
Modifications: I went down a needle size when I got to the foot. I might have been able to get away with doing the whole sock on 1's, but I started with 2's and I didn't want to rip back and try again. I like the way this works. I also lengthened the heel flap and modified the toe slightly to end at the right spot.
I finished the Lombard Street Sock while still in California airspace. I did have to knit very fast on the plane to get it done in time. I really love the way this sock fits. The pattern itself was nice and fun to knit, but seeing the sock on my foot is really what makes me love it.
This brings my single sock count up to six! I think I have a few more left in me before I'm done with my self-imposed craze. I'll be returning from Indiana a week from Sunday (we're leaving a week from tomorrow), and I want to see how many socks I can get done by then. This will extend my single-sockedness a little bit into June, but I'm totally OK with that!
I'm waaay behind on responding to e-mails. I'm very sorry for being a slacker about this. I'm working on it!
You are a sock machine. :)
Posted by: Sacha | May 24, 2007 at 12:13 AM
Love that one sock! You go on with your rebellious self!
Posted by: tiennie | May 24, 2007 at 01:29 AM
Yes, I'm with Tienne - exhibit your wild side. We love you for it!
Posted by: Nora | May 24, 2007 at 01:36 AM
lombard is beautiful! it didn't grab my eye in magknits but i love yours. i'm a sucker for cables and lace mixed together.
ps - get some rest and enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: jody | May 24, 2007 at 05:52 AM
That really is beautiful!
I agree with Jody, the one pictured in Magknits just didn't do the pattern justice. I've noticed that on many patterns lately.
May I say, you travel A LOT!!
Posted by: Tanya | May 24, 2007 at 06:47 AM
I like that pattern a whole lot better on you than in the original - not sure why, but it looks great! the picot top is cute!!!
Posted by: stacey | May 24, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Hey there, sock machine! So...did you ever receive your package?
Posted by: JulieFrick | May 24, 2007 at 10:49 AM
You are indeed a sock machine! I really love the way Lombard St sock turned out.
Posted by: Kim | May 24, 2007 at 12:15 PM
You're right, the Lombard socks look even better on. Great job!
Posted by: Jean | May 24, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Had to laugh at your Bay-to-Breakers comment. I live in the city and the run was just two blocks from my house and I was so wrapped up in studying for my finals that I forgot (!!) about the race until 2pm and it was already over. Sorry I missed the fun...but not sorry I missed seeing folks (old men) in their birthday suits! Sure is a colorful town...
Your Lombard St sock is beautiful...it may even change my opinion about that pattern...
Posted by: sb | May 24, 2007 at 11:52 PM