Episodes of startitis always end in a flood of FOs.
My strategy for combating Second Sock Syndrome has been successful. When I finally start the second sock, I'm happy to see the yarn and colors again.
Yarn: Lorna's Laces, Tahoe colorway
Needles: Crystal Palace #1
Started: 2007 Finished: 2008
Pattern: 20 rows of ribbing, slipstitch heel flap, gusset as usual, kitchener'd toes
Maybe I should try an Eye of Partridge heel next time for variety.
I like my second sock right on the heels of the first one, otherwise I start having guilty thoughts. Also you can't wear them unless you have two..
Posted by: Caroline M | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 05:31 AM
What an unusual color combo for you. ;-)
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Perfecto! They look mahvelous on you!
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Oooo - love the colors!
And there is nothing wrong with startitis.
Posted by: Anne | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Another lovely FO!
Posted by: Manise | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Socks, socks, socks...
Posted by: Lynn | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I have to cast on the second sock IMMEDIATELY after finishing the first, or there's no hope whatsoever of getting a pair.
In theory, this means I'll
a) remember what size needles I used for the first sock, and
b) will finish the second sock in order to free up the needles for another project.
In actual practice, however, it just means I buy more needles...
Pretty socks!
Posted by: gayle | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 08:52 AM
That is one spiffy pair of socks, madame! The ones I'm slogging through are dark blue (FoxSox) for the Big One.....taking FORever!
Posted by: Marcia | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 09:13 AM
You know, I tried that and had major gauge issues, so I'll have to start all over! Well, once I dig the yarn out from the back of the closet where I threw it in a fit of pique.
Posted by: elizabeth | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Nice to see that you sneaked this one out before the end of 2008.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Wow...you go grrl! You are cranking these FO's right out. Daily blogging has been good for you!
Posted by: Kim | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Pretty! And, indeed, very different colorwise from the Just Our Yarn socks from a few days ago!
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Pretty pretty! I love your just plain socks just the way they are.
Posted by: Lorette | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 03:56 PM
So - I remember that you weren't thrilled with the LL when you started them...what do you think now?? They are beautiful (and I guarantee they will last a long time!!)
Posted by: Pat | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 04:20 PM
What a handsome and wearable pair o' socks. Excellent.
Posted by: Norma | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 07:31 PM
I adore these! But you probably would have known that already.
Posted by: Danielle | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 09:11 PM