Yet more socks

Finished: Pastel ankle socks. Yarn: Koigu PPPM, color 100L. Pattern by Alison, except that I knit it toe-up. Two socks at once from the same ball of yarn was a big pain, so I ended up knitting each separately until I'd finished the heel, and then I knit the cuffs at the same time (on one long circular needle). This is one skein of KPPPM, plus a bit of reinforcing thread, knit on #1 needles. They're cute and comfy, but I'm looking forward to the yarn softening up a bit.

Started: Howlingly loud red/pink Regia socks. Toe-up, short-row heel/toe, plain stockinette, maybe a picot edge if I'm feeling adventurous.

Back-ordered: The KnitPicks Options needles. I'll post my opinion on the #5s as soon as they arrive.

Fixed: Wheel. I took it in to Maggie, she couldn't figure out what to do with it, so she called Gord Lendrum himself and he suggested tying a piece of string around the rod where the footman attaches to the wheel, to cushion it and tighten the joint a little. Fortunately, I have a few pieces of string here and there... the extra Rowan Handknit DK Cotton that I have left over from my first ChicKami worked perfectly and my wheel is smooth and quiet once more. To celebrate, I spun and plied the rest of the red silk hankies from Stefania. It's drying now but I'll take a picture soon - it's wonderful yarn.