Yippee! Third time is a charm on the Retro Rib socks! I ripped back about an inch of the leg, and the plan is to knit until I have used exactly half of the original skein (2.75 oz. – measured with our kitchen scale). I guess I could post another picture, but it looks almost exactly like the one in this post. Having shortened the leg, the yarn may hold out quite a bit longer than I think, but I still have the backup skein of black for the toe, just in case.
I've also been forcing myself to work on the ribbing for the Silk Shrug, even though it's REALLY boring, and I hate that I can't seem to keep even tension. The body of the shrug is knit on size 4s, but you switch to size 9s for the ribbing. Hopefully blocking will even everything out, because right now? Not zesty. Anyway, I think I've only got about one more inch to go before it's done.
I’m glad the socks are back on track – it really sounds like that is the easiest and most direct thing to do. Interesting that you do such a big needle size change for the shrug – I guess that helps make it extra drapey. Go the distance for the inch!
I’m really thinking about trying my “hand” at socks. Can’t wait to see how yours turn out.
I am so glad that you are back to knitting the Retro Rib socks. I hate of course that you had to rip them back but gosh these make for a great looking sock!
I know how you feel about knitting something boring since that is what I am doing right now. Just trying to get through it, soon, very soon and I will be finished with this boring knit. Good luck to you too.
Yay! I’m glad your sock mojo is back (mine has vanished)! Can’t wait to see the finished pair!
So glad to hear that things are back on track with the socks!