This time I used a heel flap pattern. I love knitting scrappy socks, though if a recent pair that wore through are any indication, they’re only as long-lasting as the least robust yarn you use.
I’m tempted to start another pair. I have sock yarn scraps gathered together ready, in a range of either blues or browns, but there’s something I need to start first. For Christmas this year (among other presents) I gave the beau some yarn and the Extermiknit pattern. He looked a little worried, and very amused, so I explained I was going to knit it for him. I hadn’t been able to knit it before Christmas because of the trouble I was having with muscle pain. I’ve decided to make the dalek out of sock yarn, which means using 2.00 mm needles to get the fabric nice and tight, and that’s going to be rather hard on the hands.
I started it last night, and it did make my hands ache and burn a little, so I think I’ll be pacing myself carefully. Which means I still need a simple WIP for travel and waiting rooms. Maybe I’ll start another scrappy sock after all…
If you continue with the hand pain try acupuncture. I’m dealing with muscle pain too… Left shoulder… over did it on the knitting, trying to finish a sweater in two weeks.
Good luck with your shoulder. This is why I don’t like deadline knitting – or the attitude that knitting faster is desirable!
It’s better… got a massage today… You have no room to discuss knitting faster…. 68 items in a year? I don’t want to know that you have a full time job and a husband and two kids, or I’ll scream. Pace yourself sweetheart or you’ll burst into flames.