no. because I do stupid things, like read the directions without really reading them.

I was all happy on the bus ride in this morning cuz I was almost done with the heel. and then I got to the line that tells me

pick up and k 5 sts (1 st in each slipped st) along edge of flap

what 5 stitches? there’s no heel flap. did I miss something. reread the directions looking for the 5 (well, 10 actually, since they should be on both sides), no sign of them. really read the first two lines of heel directions:

Even-numbered Row 2-10 [WS]: Sl 1, p17. Turn work.
Odd-numbered Rows 3-9 [RS]: Sl 1, k17. Turn work.

DOH! there’s 10 rows there, not 2!
frog frog frog.

heel attempt #2 will commence in a couple hours.

I am anticipating that with all this glorious rain (it decided to POUR right as I got to the park & ride and was ready to get out of the car. I think I’m finally dry now.) my internet at home will be a bit spotty. this should give me plenty of knitting time tonight, I’m hoping.