speed bump

i was all set to settle in with the fifth season of six feet under and try to start a pair of socks (again, see below) for my sister-in-law for christmas and i find i've misplaced a needle. normally, that wouldn't be a tragedy, but i'm trying these socks with two circulars, and one just won't cut it.

i decided a few days ago that i would try to get at least one sock done before christmas for her, but having tried to do the hemmed cuff THREE times, and now the lost needle, i'm starting to think the universe doesn't want me making these socks.