I worked so hard yesterday...what do I have to show for it?

The heel of a sock. And wrist and shoulder pain.

my hard work. 

I worked and I toiled for hours while I cheered on Team USA. On a sock. Granted, this is the first time I've ever knit a sock, so I'm sure it took a few more minutes to figure out what I need to do than it will next time. Learning how to turn the heel, make the heel flap and such was another one of those things that was easier than I expected.  Most of knitting is simply reading directions. Even if you're not sure of something, my advice is to dive right in and go with your instincts.

Heel flap

Things I Could Have Done Yesterday Instead of Knitting the Heel of One Sock:

1. My homework....but really, who are we kidding? I'm a second semester senior. I don't do that.
2. Other knitting. My mother knit most of a lovely bandana cowl in less time than I knit the heel of a sock.
3. Applied for a job in Boston.
4. Attained Michelle Obama arms. Which is really my life goal. So busy knitting yesterday that I forgot to lift my weights! 
5. Driven to Chicago and bought high quality socks.
6. Driven to the mall and bought high quality socks.
7. Earned ~$60 at a minimum wage job to pay for high quality socks.
8. Built a snowman family.

Instead I did this: 

Heel...again.

I don't think I like sock knitting.

Ruthie

P.S. I think I've made it easier to comment on my blog, so please comment and let me know your frustrations (or joys!) of sock knitting. I'd love to hear about your experiences!! :)