For those needing a bit of inspiration in this final homestretch, check out Whimsy's post here. Perfect. It will give you the strength to go on!
In response to some recent comments: Yes, it's a toe-up sock based on a combination of Wendy's Toe-up sock pattern and the Baby Cable Rib from Sensational Knitted Socks. The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Valentine, knit on #1 dpns, over 52 stitches. I started with the Textured Rib pattern from the same book, but after turning the heel and starting to incorporate the pattern across all the stitches for the leg section, I realized that I had started with the wrong number of stitches and now the pattern wouldn't line up. Looking back, I think that I could have just picked up some stitches to make the pattern work but, impulsively, I ripped instead. Oh, well. I've been wanting for awhile to try out a sock pattern with tiny cables.
As for Jessie's question about the mismatched needles, I almost never have a full set of the same needles possibly due to the fact that I use them for other purposes...
...and then misplace or lose them altogether. I did this on Saturday while making eggrolls for a potluck and now there's a bamboo needle in the mix.
