Friday, October 7, 2011

Fiber Arts Friday: First Socks are Progressing

Taking a page from the Wonder Why Gal herself, I brought my first sock to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) last Friday.  It was September 30th.

Yep, I went to the DMV on the very last day of the month. I had used up my grace period so it was my last chance to remain in compliance. I brought my sock because I figured I would have plenty of time to work on it.

The only thing is, our local DMV office is fast, efficient and friendly. There were 25 people ahead of me and I was in the office for perhaps a half-hour. I thought for sure I would be bound off and well within sock number two, but it was such a short wait that I only finished two rounds on the ankle.

The actual very first sock in all of it's glory!

I did finish it over the weekend though. Hubba put it on, put a big smile on his face and then tried to establish an Estimated Completion Date for sock #2... Two weeks. :-)

Aside from the little bit of DMV time and Knit Night, I have not had much time for fiber this week.  So I'm not sure I'll have the second sock finished in within the two week deadline, which would be next weekend.


I hope you all are having a great day.  Be sure to visit the other Fiberistas who have linked in for Fiber Arts Friday and tell them how awesome they are.
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9 comments:

  1. VivianOctober 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    It's my first time to see the words "fast, efficient and friendly" in the same sentence as DMV ;-) Your sock looks great. Somehow I think it's very funny it stands up, does it walk?

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  2. PaulaOctober 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I think it's a Colorado thing -- our DMV folks are incredibly friendly and helpful, too. And I don't think I've ever waited more than 5 minutes. Sock is looking good! Hope his mate goes as smoothly!

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  3. AlittlebitsheepishOctober 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations on your finished sock, the yarn colours are great

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  4. Melissa PlankOctober 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Nice! I love hand knit socks, it's wonderful that your husband appreciates them. I imagine he will like them even more when the snow and winter weather arrives.

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  5. Kathryn RayOctober 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    @Vivian - having previously lived in Los Angeles, I can tell you that the California DMV is not fast, friendly nor efficient. ;-)

    I also think it's funny that the sock stands up on it's own. It is a magic sock, you know.

    @Paula - it's nice to know that other offices are also helpful and friendly.

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  6. MelissaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Nice sock and here's hoping you are as "fast and efficient" as the DMV so you can make hubby's deadline.

    Happy Fiber Arts Friday!!

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  7. WonderWhyGalOctober 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love the socks! Yes, isn't it irritating when you hope to knit and the customer service is actually efficient ;-)

    Good luck getting them finished.

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  8. Spinster BethOctober 7, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I can get a LOT of knitting done at the doctor's office!

    Lovely autumny colors :)

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  9. AllyBOctober 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Your sock is fab. Isn't it funny how knitting changes your expectations of waiting? I'm always sad when I get called shortly after I sit down in the doctor's office waiting room.

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