Here are the socks that football anxiety knit.
Nothing special, just some plain vanilla socks with a workhorse yarn. The fact that I didn't have to wind it, made it exactly what I needed to watch my Denver Broncos in the playoffs. I didn't want to risk working on my Leaves of Grass for fear of messing up, during what turned out to be an extremely anxiety riddled game. My boys did not win, but thankful my Leaves did not suffer in the process.
Today will consist of watching more playoff games. Knitting will continue on the shawl, since the nerves have now settled. I will send you all off on this blissful Sunday with some loves from blogland.
- C's ripple blanket would have come in handy last night, with our temps in the 30's.
- In awe of this treasure of beautiful buttons that Annie acquired.
- Robin's stole. I mean seriously, are there words?
- This post from Raina really made sense to me.
- Everything is happy when it comes to Kate's blanket.
- Dawn's quaint heart, makes mine sing.
- Watching the beautiful progress of the Leaves of Grass KAL.
XO
Andi
It's in the minus degrees here in the UK at the moment and it's bloody freezing! We're promised snow tonight too - stroll on the Summer!! Your knitting, as always, is beautiful.
Posted by: Ruth | 01/13/2013 at 08:53 AM
My Facebook pretty much exploded after last night's game! I'm glad that you had a great project to help keep your anxiety under control throughout. I hope that you have a great rest of the day!
Posted by: Pumpkin | 01/13/2013 at 09:23 AM
I was cheering for your broncos. What an exciting game. I am sorry you lost.
Posted by: andee | 01/13/2013 at 09:39 AM
Despite your Broncos those are some stripey socks FTW. Love em!
Posted by: Jody | 01/13/2013 at 09:59 AM
Sorry about your team, but phew about the shawl. And of course you now are well on your way to a pair of socks!
Posted by: Heather | 01/13/2013 at 10:34 AM
Sorry about your team :( But I love those socks, the colors are lovely and of course, STRIPES! haha Happy Sunday!
Posted by: Lisa | 01/13/2013 at 10:41 AM
I love the vanilla socks! The stripey yarn is very nice :)
Posted by: lilirious | 01/13/2013 at 01:14 PM
Ah yes, football is a topic I'm staying clear for the time being LOL So much beauty and creativity in blogland ~ thanks for sharing :) A plain vanilla sock sounds just the ticket for me these days ~
Posted by: Mr. Puffy | 01/13/2013 at 06:40 PM
I set Leaves aside this weekend also, Andi ~ I knit a whole baby sweater for my goddaughter...it's blocking right now
here's to even better 2012-2013 seasons for your Broncos and my Seahawks! ~ Melissa
Posted by: melissa | 01/13/2013 at 08:12 PM
At least you aren't ripping any knitting after that game. And I hope that the cuff isn't too tight after all the anxiety.
Posted by: Audry | 01/13/2013 at 10:17 PM
beautiful socks andi, thank goodness your shawl is safe (hee hee), have you dropped in any lifelines yet? just in case there is any leftover football anxiety left. i love visiting all the links, mr. puffy is right, there is so much beauty and creativity in blogland! thank you for sharing!
Posted by: lori | 01/14/2013 at 12:08 AM
Too bad about the Broncos but it was a great game :( Sock looks great though!
Posted by: Louise | 01/14/2013 at 02:39 AM
those are going to be some super happy socks! and i always love to explore your links. thanks!
Posted by: cauchy09 | 01/14/2013 at 05:51 AM
Those socks are lovely! I've been wanting fancy difficult socks lately, but plain vanilla is seeming really appealing right now..
Posted by: Lolly | 01/14/2013 at 07:45 AM
I'm not a super knitter like you ... yet ... :P ... but I think you did good leaving that shawl for a less intense time!!!
Those socks were just the ticket! Sowwy your guys lost, but at least you got some socks out of the deal. Hope you're having a great week!
Posted by: Nicky | 01/14/2013 at 07:08 PM
Très belle chaussette
those socks are lovely!!
Posted by: ophelie | 01/14/2013 at 11:06 PM
Love those socks!!
Posted by: knittymuggins | 01/15/2013 at 01:42 PM
So beautiful colors !
I discovered your blog via Pinterest and I will follow you !
Posted by: Monique | 01/16/2013 at 03:32 AM
I am sorry about your Broncos :( it was such an intense game!
Posted by: Jesse | 01/16/2013 at 07:14 AM
This is a beautiful new pair of socks! I'm a futbol (= soccer for my boyfriend!) widow ;-) I'm not too sad since it may translate into more knitting time! Good luck to your team!
Posted by: Maryse | 01/19/2013 at 06:04 PM
Great sock yarn! Very cool how you're a football fan. I just got into baseball. One sport at a time for me. I can't wait to see your finished shawl.
Posted by: Kepanie | 01/29/2013 at 04:52 PM