A Love/Hate Relationship

I have been plugging away on my Holland Socks. I am two rounds away from turning the heel. The pattern is very easy to memorize and I am really liking it. I am doing the basic version because I did not want to follow a chart right now. I also love how the yarn is working up.



So where does the hate part come in? Well I am a tight knitter and my hands are killing me after a week of working only on this sock. The pinkie on my left hand is the worst. I am not used to knitting on such small needles so I keep a death grip on them. I do try to relax but a few minutes later I am strangling them again. Now I know why it took me so long to finish my fruity pebbles socks. For the next few days I will be taking a break from the sock to work on Clark's sweater or my dishcloth and hope my hands, especially that pinkie, feel better. Until next time ....