Here’s a look at my Sundara Petals Collection Calla Lily socks. (Quite a mouthful, that.)

I’ve got the cuff done for both socks and am ready to turn the heels. Now, the pattern calls for a Welsh heel, and looks lovely, but of the socks I’ve made, I’ve found traditional heel-flap socks to be less comfortable than short-row heels. Maybe it’s been the way I’ve made them. Maybe it’s been the patterns. Maybe it’s been the yarn. Or maybe my feet are just too used to wearing store-bought socks that have that kind of heel. Whatever the reason, I like short-row heels for myself, and so, that’s the kind of heel I’m going to make.(Why slavishly follow a pattern when you can make adjustments that will suit you better, right?)

You’ll all be glad to know that my Peacock stole has recovered from yesterday’s bender. I did assure her before we started taking photos that they were purely for illustrative purposes–that they weren’t real options. Would I let her become a bath mat, for heaven’s sake? Of course not! And, in fact, we finished the “shawl” charts tonight and are moving on to the edging charts tomorrow. That’s, what, 25 more rows or so?

Of course, once this section is done, I have to do the whole thing all over again for half number two. The big question will be, will the second half be a continuation of Miss Diva Peacock? Or will she be more like an identical twin, that looks alike but has a completely different personality? Only time will tell. I’m also hoping I’ll have enough yarn in my skein. I think I’ll have plenty to spare, and then can simply start the second half with a fresh skein and not have any extra yarn ends to deal with (always a good thing).

Oh, and my Zen Micro Photo came back today. Hopefully, there won’t be any more problems!

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