Fiber Fool

I don’t know what was going on that I couldn’t figure out the Sherman heel. It really is quite easy and I hope I didn’t scare anyone away from trying it. I have to say it is my favorite short row heel technique so far. Since you aren’t wrapping stitches except at the very beginning of the heel it goes faster. Picking up the encroachment stitches goes more smoothly and faster for me than picking up wraps as well. At least once I was clear on what made up the “encroachment stitches.” The inside of the heel is also very smooth. You actually see more texture than you can really feel.

I know I’ll be using this technique again. I am still a big fan of the traditional flap and gusset. Perhaps because that was what I first learned. It also fits me quite well. However, I enjoy making contrasting heels and toes and I don’t care for the look of contrasted flap and gusset heels. I also enjoy learning new things and being able to do such is what keeps me interested in something.

Now, if only I could move a little faster on these socks! They aren’t in time out or anything. They are getting a few rounds of attention here and there, but nothing to make me zoom along quickly. The handspun project last week has divided my attention, as has the arrival of the new Cat Bordhi sock book that I need to review. I can tell you now that this book will become a part of my fiber arts library, without a doubt!

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Now an update the health of our household - Emma is doing well. She is her normal self and hasn’t had any seizures since coming home on Sunday morning. We did finally leave her home alone for a bit last night, but it was only a touch more than an hour. As for me and my back, yesterday I thought my back was doing quite well but it started acting up again during the night. It is frustrating, but it is nothing unusual for me so I have ways of dealing with it. It does slow down my creative pursuits though. I thank all of you for your kind words for Emma and myself.