I must remember not to knit when I am tired.


I started a pair of socks last week. Last evening I finished the second sock and when I put the to together to compare I noticed that the first one looked 'weird'...yes weird...this morning I took a second look and sure enough I screwed up the toe on the first one.


This pair of socks is being knitted using Patons Kroy sock yarn that I purchased at our local Micheal's...just wanted to try it and see if I liked it.


The pattern is just a generic cuff down. The toe problem ~ looks like a pyramid ~ which means that I decreased every row instead of every other row.


This means that I must tink the entire toe and do it over. This in itself is not a problem as I have not closed the toes yet...must have been a reason why...


I am hoping to complete this pair TODAY! I have yarn and pattern ready for my next pair and can't wait.


Oh, by the way, I ordered and received Cookie A.'s newest book, Sock Innovation. I haven't had the time yet to really sit and look over the patterns but as I skimmed through I noted that I will probably knit most all. I am looking forward to this.


Well, off to put the figures together to send to our tax lady...yes I know there are not many more days left...yes I know I put it off until almost the last minute...yes I have been reminded by more people than I care to count...and yes it will get done on time...but first I must tink tink tink...

A Wonderful Exhausting Day

As daughter and grandson are leaving California to live in the Mid-West they wanted to see some things first. Funny, we've lived in California for over 30 years always within 2 hours of Los Angeles area and we'd never taken in the sights. Daughter asked us about it. Well, while our children were growing up hubby and I were usually working weekends. At one time hubby worked three jobs to keep us afloat. At one time I left home for work around 6 a.m. and didn't return until 10 p.m. Evidently that is why we never took in the sights.

When our oldest daughter moved to LA area I would visit and we'd do something...she took me to Malibu, Santa Monica Pier, Zuma Beach just to name a few.

When a brother visited us from the Mid-West I got brave and took him to Hollywood. It was my first time there also. We parked right smack dab in front of the Pantages Theatre. Walked all over the Stars Walk of Fame taking photos. Drove up a winding road to get the best view of the Hollywood Sign. It was a great day for me.

When a sister visited from the East coast I once again braved the traffic and took her and our oldest grandson to The Getty. What a day that was. So much to take in at one time but all of us enjoyed it so much. During her visit hubby had surgery. A few days before we took her to Hollywood to see the sign...poor hubby we walked him all over. It was his first time there and he enjoyed it.

This past Saturday we took daughter and grandson to Hollywood. We walked Rodeo Drive, took pictures, entered the Jimmy Choo store (her dream is to own one pair of Jimmy Choo shoes). Hubby took a short drive through a few neighborhoods just aweing over the size of the homes. Then we took Santa Monica Blvd to the Santa Monica Pier where we spent five hours. We had a great time. The three of them rode the roller coaster, we inhaled a funnel cake, saw colorful people, and the ocean was breathtaking.

It was overcast when we arrived but that didn't deter anyone from enjoying the day. The water was cold, we suspect, but there were dozens in the water.

We watched a couple fishermen untangle a large crab that had gotten caught in there net.

On the beach a group, Veterans for Peace, had set up an "Arlington West" Iraq War Memorial. It was very somber reading names and seeing photos of all who have lost their lives for our freedom. I'll not go on about this as everyone has their own opinions on the subject and right now I'll keep mine to myself. Hubby was in the Vietnam War as was one of my brothers and my ex-husband...I'm thankful every day they came home.

Now let's see if I can get a few photos from our Saturday posted.

Mitered Scarf

This is my mitered scarf in progress. On www.ravelry.com (check it out if you haven't already) I am doing a KAL (knit a long) with a wonderful group.

The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill fingering weight 80% Merino wool and 20% nylon ~ color is Cherry Blossom

I'm pleased with the results so far...long way to go to finish...this will be put aside for Christmas (yes, I'm thinking about that already).

Honor...

Honor

Today we had the honor of seeing our grandson graduate from Recruit to Private First Class in the Young Marines

After graduation he went with his mother to a troop encampment at a local lake. I was just informed that he had the honor of participating in the troops flag burning ceremony.

I can't but remember our daughter telling us that those attending the encampment last evening was so cold most of them slept in the vehicles...daughter and grandson went with extra blankets and long underwear

While they are camping in the cold I am in my warm home with hubby and puppy....time to knit...or maybe sew a bit...

Knit Knit Knit

Knitting is wonderful!

Well at least I think it is...

We have little Shivers...needs to go outside numerous times throughout the day

We have a courtyard out our front door with a little patio so when I take Shivers out I usually take a project out to knit on while he does his business

Now that the weather is getting a bit warmer Shivers loves to lay in the sun so I take him out and sit and knit

I had a request from our daughter in law...says that our son would love to have an apron...so a special project for special people...I've sewn one in some Snoopy fabric I acquired

While sewing Snoopy apron thought I'd do one for granddaughter "H" and her brother and sister.

Remembered that when son was in kindergarten we purchased a 'painting apron' for him and our daughters. His is the only one that has survived and for some reason I had it in the plastic bin with my patterns.

I took his 'painting apron' and made a brown wrapping paper pattern. I'm tweaking the original pattern a bit (wouldn't be me if I didn't) and have one cut out.

Tomorrow I'll sew this one up and give it to our little neighbor next door...all little ones need an apron to wear when they bake cookies...

Off to knit, knit, knit....

Holey Moley

Holey Moley I have lost time...didn't realize it has been over a month since I graced this page with my appearance.

I knitted two little pairs of socks for darling grandson Rhys

I did the finishing touches (like weaving in the ends) of a few finished items and then off they went.

I've also sewn a few things and am in the process of sewing up some little surprises for the grandkids....

The virus that has been going around has visited our home and we're all down with it now in varying stages.

Voila!

Hubby asked me to knit him a hat...not just any hat...but a beanie type that would keep his ears and bald head warm. No problem. Lots of patterns on Ravelry.

I came across a great pattern...got the yarn...a nice superwash merino wool...knit it up in record time for me...wonderful...no...he didn't like it and said it itched...it hit the frog pond with a big splash.

Okay, no problem...thought maybe I'd try some Bernat Alpaca blend...great...it fit fine...but...he didn't like it and said it itched...it also hit the frog pond with a bigger splash.

To say that I was frustrated would be a minor statement.

So I figured I'd use Red Heart acrylic, it wouldn't itch, washable...so off I go again...great...he liked it and I thought it turned out perfect...but...it was just a bit too small...the frog pond got company again...

I was so perplexed that I couldn't think straight...

I went down to a lys for something else and in talking to one of the girls there she showed me a pattern that was...foolproof...so I figured I didn't have anything to lose. I picked up the pattern and a skein of Fantasy Dark Horse Yarns ~ 50% nylon 50% acrylic ~ it feels squishy soft...although I found it to be a bit splitty at times

Finally! Hubby is very pleased with this last hat ~ the fourth one I might add ~ and I am so pleased that he is pleased. I'll be making more hats with that pattern (actually I tweaked it to my satisfaction and like it)...but I will use a variety of yarns.

I've also finished another hat for a friend...this one is out of Cascade Yarns ~ Cash Vero ~ 50% Merino Extra Fine Wool 33% Microfiber Acrylic and 12% Cashmere ~ I love working with this yarn...it is so soft! I've just started another pattern hat with this yarn for her also.

On the needles I have socks, socks, socks....I'm hoping to be able to work on at least one pair soon...