I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, both knitting and otherwise. I’m really looking forward to the long Thanksgiving weekend ahead, which will be spent in rural PA far, far away from pretty much everything. No internet, no cell phone service, it will be lovely.

Here are the socks that I started before Kid & Ewe. Not much progress has been made, huh? Perhaps this is what’s contributing to my knitting funkiness. There’s been a change in plans with these - I knit the other sock (not pictured) to the heel, worked a flap heel, and then weighed the remaining yarn. I had already split the skein into two balls, and there was less than half of a ball left for the sock. I couldn’t bear the idea of purchasing another skein of Bearfoot for the tiny bit I’d need, so the socks will feature contrast heels and toes from some leftover Koigu. I’m not crazy about the color combo (a better photo of the Koigu is here), but it’s what was in the stash. I think it gives the socks a bit more of a casual feel, which is good - they’re a gift for Rob’s dad, and I’m a bit afraid that he will only wear these for fancy-pants occasions.

The socks won’t be going with me to the northeast, since we’ll be visiting Rob’s family. No need to worry, I’ve got plenty of knitting planned for the vacation. There’s some Sea Silk and Manos for gifts for my mom and brother, and the Cashcotton (soft!) for some swatching. Hopefully I’ll have ample opportunity to wear the Target Wave Mittens (and I’ll be bringing my Clapotis), they were knit in August and haven’t seen snow yet!

I hope everyone has a fabulous holiday (or a great weekend for those not in the US)!