What's Next?

After finishing a successful knit it's hard to get back into the swing of another. The weekend was spent in the search for something that would fill the need. 

What better time to bring out the Sock Mojo than the first day of the Summer of Socks? Saturday the temperature on our patio was 99, but it was nice to sit in the shade and feel the heat on my skin. (The cold winter has yet to leave my bones.)  With a cold glass of tea by my side, and the Flickering Flames socks on the needles, I started to knit anew.  Row after row of stitches quickly became a slog and slogging did not fill the need. It seems the Sock Mojo has once again made his escape and headed off to places unknown.  He has a wandering spirit and I must accept him as he is. There is no joy in Sockville. 

The next idea was to knit a scarf with some lovely purple Manos Silk Blend.  This time I sat with something a little stronger to keep me cool...a yummy pomegranate martini.  The pattern and yarn played together, but after dozens of mistakes (not caused by martini sipping, no sir-ree)…it was apparent this project was not to be.  At a loss, at near wits end, I wandered the house in confusion.  Why is it so hard to settle on a new project after a successful knit is off the needles? 

Since the Sweater Mojo and I have been attached at the hip, I decided a sweater it would be.  A search through the stash brought the right yarn out of hiding.  The bright and happy Shocking Pink Silky Wool was a sight for sore eyes. My first thought was a cardigan out of this yarn would be the juuust right.   Ravelry offered up a couple of ideas, but they just didn't sit right or feel right.  A search of my knitting library revealed nothing and neither did a trip to the LYS.  My confusion grew…how to find just the right thing, the perfect thing, the best thing for my knitting need?

With a sigh, I settled down to knit the tried and true Laura's Sunshine shawl. Maybe monogamy was the way to go for now.  It was the act of wrapping the beautiful handspun around the needles that brought solace and contentment to my knitting angst and it wasn't long before the inspiration light bulb came on.  Suddenly, I knew just what to knit...a pullover was the answer and I knew just which pattern. 

The yarn is wound, the needles ready….and I know we're all made for each other.

Comments

[Nora]

I hope your sock mojo returns soon - I hope it's not the pattern that's putting you off! :)

[Dianne]

The Sunshine Shawl is looking lovely..So much for that Sneaky Sock Mojo~He will return in time for colder temps and beg your attention!!
THE sweater choice ..Perfecto!It will look stunning on you~

[Carole]

That's the ticket - finish the shawl before you start a new sweater! I think I have your sock mojo.

[bmom]

Love, love, love Salina. Can't wait to see how yours turns out -- that's a wonderful color.

[Chris]

A wonderful combination, Pink Salina. I hope you'll have fun cavorting with her.

[Jennifer]

Oooh - Flickering Flames is such a beautiful pattern. Thanks for the link! Stay cool.

[CindyCindy]

OMG. I love that pattern. It's perfect for you and will look fantastic. You have influenced my color choices and I'm working on moving out of my neutral comfort zone. It's hard, but I'm heading out of there. Oh, and the sock? It'll wait until you're ready. Socks are patient by nature.

[Cheryl S.]

Sweater mojo! Sweater mojo! I love it!

[Laurie]

The process is quite the process at times. Salina looks like it will be beautiful.

[beverly]

You're new project looks gaw-jess!

[marianne]

Salina is a Beauty, great choice.
Pomegranate martini... another great choice!

[Robby]

I think perhaps Sock Mojo goes to the same mystical place that only ONE sock in a pair goes. Maybe it's plotting a future course of escape just now? Bah! Socks can obviously be replaced by another stunner of a sweater.

[Norma]

Ooooh, I love Salina and hope to knit her someday....Silky Wool is the right gauge? Or do you have to do....ick....MATH?

[Stacey (sock whisperer)]

I can't wait to see the shocking pink sweater, it sounds lovely.

[Knitnana]

I really like Salina, but she doesn't come in my size (sob!)...still your's will be beautiful...
I do hope your sock mojo returns!
(((Hugs)))

[Wool Winder]

I'm sure you have a couple of drawers full of socks anyway. A sweater is the way to go.

[Jewel]

Did you know that yesterday it was six months tell Christmas, enjoy the hot weather before we know it the snow will come again. Can't wait to see your sweater!

[Marcia Cooke]

That happens to me all the time! And anyone who knows me knows that when I turn off, I REALLY turn off. Fortunately, my spinning MoJo has returned....I was getting worried! I love that pattern, by the way.

[jillian]

It IS so hard to settle on that next "just right" project! Bad wandering mojo :)

And, mnnnn, pomegranate martini.

[Beth S.]

Too bad about the scarf--it looks lovely! But you can never go wrong by listening to the Wool Muse. If she says 'sweater', then it's definitely time for a sweater. ;-)

[kat]

The shawl is looking truly lovely. I aways find it amusing that I may spend all winter knitting small items or lace in silk, then when it is disgustingly hot and humid I have a sudden need to knit wool sweaters! Hopefully your sock mojo will come back before it is too hot for a lap full of wool.

[Hillary]

Darn that Sock Mojo and it's wandering ways. Maybe a different pattern would tempt it to return. It's good that you have other things to bring you knitty joy.

[Jenny]

Well, everything looks beautiful as always. I need to find my mojo period. Knitting and otherwise.

[Cookie]

I think our sock mojoes may have run off together because I am so not feeling it.

I'm looking forward to seeing how your new project knits up.

[Sarah]

That will be gorgeous!