SOCK DRAMA!

I have been deep in the throes of major sock drama. Dad's socks drama. I got one sock half done. Got the second sock all the way to picking up the gusset stitches. HOLES! Not just your generic socky holes. REALLY bad ladders! Well, after 4 times of knitting the heel, I finally got it to work out to satisfaction. So, I was knitting at high speed down the sock .... hope was mounting .... I ran out of yarn! The ribbed sock pattern takes a HUGE amount of yarn. (I'll give the pattern and yarn details later.) My hopes were dashed again. But wait! I have some brown that doesnt' match, but it will blend in...and it is quite a bit thinner...but I have ONE DAY LEFT! So... If I get a finished sock, I will give Dad one and a half socks for Christmas. And it will be fine. :) While I was shopping, I made sure I picked up the yarn for Mrs. B's wrist warmers. Can't wait! I found a wonderful fabric basket for my mom and filled it with enough goodies to make a Noro bag she likes, and then a sweater out of Manos del Uraguay and Paton's Classic. She'll have to exchange the blue for turquois after the holidays when a new shipment comes into the LYS. I am real happy with this gifty for Mom. She will appreciate the do-it-yourself kit more than my feeble attempts at knitting. Well, maybe not more, but just as much. :) Well, tonight is my oldest son's birthday -- the big 3-0! Then the Christmas routine. I will probably finish my Angel Hair scarf then and give it away. Then I'm off to Kansas City on Monday the 26th to see my 3 year old grandson. Whew! I look forward to seeing all the new knitting when I get back! Have a wonderful holiday!