Mojo Go-Go...

And The Sheep can't find it. Anywhere. And she's looked. High and low. The Sheep has been deserted by the knitting powers-that-be.

Not since the July Jaywalker Junket has there been such difficulty achieving a smooth join at a cuff. I cast on the first time and wasn't feeling the love. It was going to be all "gappy." Try #2 was no better. I felt a surge of determination and a desire to achieve that which is perfect. I tried several different methods. With each successive attempt, I found my jaw getting just a bit tighter. The hot flashes, which had been in remission for several weeks, began to cast their rosy glow about my countenance and my temper rose accordingly. Then it hit me.

When did I suddenly become such a perfectionist?

I mean, c'mon!!! Is it that you post pictures of the stuff now? We'll just do what we always do: turn the sock to the "good side, " snap the photo and call it done. In the event of an error so glaring that it transcends the whole "side" strategy, then we'll just find a big fluffy kitty to perch upon that part of it. The kitty has proven to be an effective distraction in posts past.

Perfection...blah. I really just want a sock. Two, if that's not too much to ask. And, having reviewed the status of sock #1 in this current project, it seems that there is a bit of a gap at the join in that one as well. It's not shoddy knitting. It is consistency. This is a good thing.

Maybe if I live in a humble manner and give all credit to the yarn, the needles, the stitch counter and any other knitting related item I can find, the knitting powers will see fit to forgive me my sins and dole out a measure of the mojo again.

I'll get back to you on that one...

Meanwhile, thanks to all who welcomed Mommy and Daddy Sheep as new blog lurkers. I'm sure they got a big kick out of it. Speaking of the 'rents, they are also the answer to the question that was asked a couple of times in the comments with regard to my wheel. My Jensen Tina II was brought to you in its entirety through a grant from The Parental Sheep Foundation. They did quite a bit of research then purchased it through The Woolery. Daddy Sheep then worked his magic and did the assembling and finishing in time for The Sheep to caper about it giddily on Christmas morning several years ago.

And no. They are not in the market for new Sheepie children. This Sheep don't share! I say this because I know what I am getting for Christmas this year. It seems prudent to plan ahead.

There will be adoption inquiries...I'm sure of it.

SA