He's adorable! (The dog's not bad either...)
:evil:

For some reason the CD section at the bookstore's never tempted me. Now, I only bought one sock book, and the LoT book club book. So we're almost like twins--only you spent more. ;)

I'd also like to say that The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is long. I'm wondering why we chose the largest Murakami book there is when I've got so much to do.

I have 'Love's Theme' in my head right now. Ya gotta love Love Unlimited. :D

Oooh! Which sock book did you get?

Best Song Ever!

well, until i can think of another favorite.

it's in my head now also... thanks for the memory!:snap:

Sensational Knitted Socks, by Charlene Schurch. I began a very unsensational sock yesterday, but got to the heel flap tonight, goofed, and ended up ripping the whole thing out. I may be having needle issues.

I bought the same book yesterday! I also bought Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns. I have to finish up the pair I'm working on already, though.

I looked at that one, but it said the patterns were for size 8-9 women's, which is a bit large for me. And I didn't want to do that math to change a pattern before I really understand what I'm doing. I do hate that the book I got will not remail open.

What needles do you use? I could use some help.

Actually, the different patterns fit different sizes. The adult version of "Child's First Sock", for example, fits women's 6 1/2 - 7 1/2, as does "Evening Stockings for a Young Lady." Most of them are 8-9, though. (Men's are all over the place.)

I'm currently using Takumi Bamboo needles (Clover is the manufacturer). What pattern did you start with? Socks are really hard and confusing the first time through when you don't know what you're doing or what different stages look like. The good news is that once you've done one it starts to make way more sense.

Shall we move this conversation to the crafting thread? I'm happy to help - with wordy descriptions and photos as necessary.

I think a talk with the current drummer is in line as well!