When in doubt read the destructions!

 My friend Fiona used this comment once upon a time and it really stuck in my head.   Never more so than in my current tussle with this Wessex Stitchery

After linen and colours of floss had been decided (a story of its own!) I gaily got the first panel stitched and made a start on the second.  The chart seemed clear to read but alas it didn’t line up and so offended my mathematical brain.  Several episodes of reverse stitching later I gave up and knitted a pair of socks - deciding that my stitching days must be over.

Then a “light bulb moment” - try a trial piece to the side.   Well, it didn’t look exactly like the cover photo or the stitching chart.  So I consulted my Gay Eaton Wessex Stitchery book and didn’t receive any enlightenment.   So I started another pair of socks!

Finally I read the instruction book that came with this chart thoroughly and….duh!   Off I went and this morning I have motif one completed correctly.

But now the dilemma is.  Do I continue with the Wessex or finish the other sock first?