I returned home late Monday night. Dorothy was right, “There is no place like home.”
Our son was ill and in the hospital. My daughter-in-law started a new job the day he was admitted which was a bit overwhelming. She just needed some moral support so I did what moms do and went to offer that needed support. Though our son said it wasn’t necessary for me to come, I think he was glad I was there. He is home now and recovering and that’s all good.
I think I ripped out as much as I knit on the second Shell Cottage sock. Well, not really but it felt that way to me. The stitch pattern is four rows and with things being so hectic, I “forgot” to tick off a row so I had an extra row that threw off the rhythm of the stitch pattern. Of course, I didn’t find it until 16 rows later… Perfectionist that I am, I had to fix it.
As of this writing, I’m just ready to do the heel flap. I just didn’t want to deal with dpns on the plane and I had other things to do since I’ve been home. I will get some knitting time in today!
While I was in Arkansas, my daughter-in-law picked up some yarn for a blanket. It was nice to sit and knit with someone who speaks and understands the language of knitting.
Knitting In Flashes 
What pattern are you using on the socks? They are lovely! Never go wrong with Knit Picks yarn.
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I don’t know what the stitch pattern is called but the socks are the Shell Cottage sock pattern from Helen Stewart’s Handmade Sock Society #2 series. The pattern will be available for public purchase at a later date.
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That’s great I’ll look for it!
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Your socks are amazing. Can you take knitting needles on a plane?
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Happy you are home safe and sound. Beautiful socks.!
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So sorry your son was sick, but glad you had some bonding time with you DIL, and that your son is doing better. I am sure having mom there was a plus!
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Hope your son is all recovered and that his life is back to normal. And now get back to that sock, you need a warm woolly for comfort!
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