Thursday, May 7, 2009

Summer Around the Corner

I'm excited to think about Summer being right around the corner. There's a few things about Spring that I don't like and the wind is one of them AND it's still blowing everyday. Boy, I thought I left that wind behind in Kansas 34 years ago today!!!!! Yes, I've lived in this area now for 34 years. I have to say I still love it here and have no regrets ever moving but I do miss the corn and wheat fields of SW Kansas. But the smell, not so much! (feedyards)

I've been knitting and learning a new toe-up sock technique. Well, new to me! I've been using double pointed needles for the past 2 years and when I tried knitting two socks at a time, I fell in love with the circulars. So now I'm doing 2 toe-up at once on 2 circular needles....what a mouthful. Thanks to the Internet, there is a plethora of information out there and I've printed everything I can. Actually had to reload ink today because I've been printing so much....lol.
I'm making these socks in a Ravelry Mystery sock pattern, hopefully. And if I can't follow the pattern, then I'll just make them plain which is great practice for me.


This yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Stripe yarn in Red Rover. Thanks, Gigi, you inspired me to knit some red socks, too.

I've also been knitting dish cloths. I keep one going almost all the time. They'll all be gifts eventually.



Well, off to fix dinner. Have a great evening, all!



3 comments:

Marilyn said...

Just love your sox. You are a very talented lady!! I haven't gotten up the courage to start sox yet. BUT... I am thinking about it for a winter project. We'll see!!
Have a great day & don't get blown away!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo

Betty said...

The ONLY thing I can knit is dishcloths; but, mine don't look nearly as pretty as yours!

Nice socks you've been doing, as well.

Rowan said...

I've not ventured into sock knitting yet! Yours are a lovely colour. The dishcloth is pretty too, I've done a couple and plan to make more. I'm like you - don't like the wind, we've had a lot of windy days so far this month, hope it's going to be a bit more summerlike soon.;