This knitting mojo is a mysterious thing. ¬† I used to be a sock knitter. ¬†And a pretty productive one at that! ¬†But not recently, and certainly not over the last twelve months or so. ¬†Looking at my Ravelry projects, the last pair of handknitted adult sized socks where completed in May 2008. ¬†If memory serves, there is an undocumented pair of finished socks in STR Firebird that I knit while on that boating vacation. ¬†In June. ¬†They aren’t “technically” done as I haven’t woven in the ends yet. ¬†Yet. ¬†I know. ¬†
I’ve knit two pairs of shrimp girl socks, and cranked a pair or two, but that’s it. ¬†Sad. ¬†
I think i might just have my mojo back though.  I turned the heel on the Mini Mochi last night during the commute and hit the foot running this morning.
I did a few rows on my Mr. Greenjeans last night while watching ’24′ before moving back to the Ladybug to work on the second bobbin of the fiber I was spinning at Jessica’s on Saturday. ¬†I’m spinning some vintage roving that I picked up at MASW ’07.: ¬†4oz of handpainted BFL in Winnipeg from¬†Spunky Eclectic. ¬†I finished the first bobbin up on Saturday and have about an oz of fiber left to spin at this point. ¬†Makes for good TV work, and a WW activity point while I’m at it 
Craft on!
8 responses so far ↓
1 Cookie // Feb 10, 2009 at 3:26 pm
The sock mojo is a mysterious and weird thing, indeed.
2 lynne s of oz // Feb 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Ah, the magic mini mochi! Isn’t it fun to knit – the colours!
Your selbu modern looks fantastic! I’ve been wondering if I should user some mini mochi for that…
3 JessaLu // Feb 10, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Pretty socks!
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4 Hillary // Feb 11, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Yes, the sock mojo is very flighty, taking extended vacations at will. Mine has been mia for a few months but I think it may be ready to return. Your Mini Mochi looks great and so did your Selbu Modern a few days ago.
5 paula // Feb 13, 2009 at 10:32 am
I have also not felt like knitting socks in a while. But yesterday, I thought of starting Nutkin with some Yarn Pirate. I have Mini Mochi too. Hmm
6 Kim // Feb 13, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Me likey Mini Mochi! Sock mojo is indeed a mystery. Mine is back with a vengeance. Knitting a pair in Bluebell Rib with Jitterbug in the Vatican Pie colorway.
7 Abby // Feb 17, 2009 at 1:18 pm
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8 misa // Feb 18, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Mini Mochi is looking delicious. I’ve been on a sock diet because they’re so addictive. I’ve sworn not to make another pair until I finish a colorwork pair that I started last year.