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Once apon a sock - the one with the court

I fibbed when I said that I wouldn't be casting on a sock until I finished Strathendrick. Two Sundays ago Leon and I were running and meeting some friends, and they came and picked up changes of clothes for us the day before, and I slipped in this unstarted sock project. After that I've just been knitting on it when its not worth bringing a huge jumper along - so mainly when I have coffee with my manager.
Today I went to do jury duty. I knew they might take my knitting, because the info they sent in preparation said "no knitting needles". I don't know what crazy damage they think knitters can do, that you couldn't do with a pen. Anyway, I also brought my turkish spindle, just in case. Due to some oddities - mainly that the security people had no idea what knitting looks like - they decided my spindle was knitting needles and confiscated it, but never questioned my knitting needles. So I knit in the jury waiting room, but only in a fairly circumspect manner. I did finish my first Sweet Tomato Heel. The sock is the same size as my other sports socks, but seems tighter. I'll do a full review of the construction once I've finished the second one and worn them.

 As I like to do on the first Thursday of the month, I'm linking up with Paula, of Spin ayarn. I love seeing everyone else's monthly sock adventures. Come see what everyone else is knitting for their feet, or join in yourself. 
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  1. Paula07 September, 2018

    Those are super cute! I love the colorway. What yarn are you using? I'm headed to find out what a "Sweet Tomato Heel" is. I've never heard of that construction and am intrigued.

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    1. diaryofadizzygirl07 September, 2018

      I believe it was designed by Kat Bordhi, and is known for using about two thirds of the stitches to create.

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    2. Sharondoubleknit07 September, 2018

      Yep, Cat Bordhi. The colourway is "mind the gap" - it's got all the colours of the London Underground in it. I don't know who the dyer is, one of my friends gave me some of her leftovers.

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  2. diaryofadizzygirl07 September, 2018

    This is the joy of socks, so simple and easy to put in your handbag for whenever it's needed. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Sweet Tomato Heel. It's one I've thought about trying, but I've not found many reviews on what it feels like to wear.

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    1. Sharondoubleknit07 September, 2018

      I think it will be good for sneaker liners - I often use the Fish Lips Kiss heel, but that can be a little short at the back.

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