My Knitting Library

Thanks to Dear Friend Joanne and DD1's discount at her day job, I've got a nice little library of knitting books.Oh, yeah...my newest novel [also thanks to DD's discount] wanted to be included in the photo. I couldn't refuse.

Caps and Harry Potter 5

Finished the audio book - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I knew I'd never get through it before the movie was released. No brain power left after work these days. So I got the audio book from the public library & knit caps for the CIC-Cheyenne River project [and finished the June socks.] I'm nearly finished with cap #4. Here's a sneak peak at one of them.

Knitterish Blogs

You guys & gals Rock! I sat down to add a post [not this one], but first read my usuals. Then I linked from one to another to another.... There are SO many interesting people who knit / so many knitters who are interesting people. Lots of talented crafters. I continue to be awed by your words & handiwork.

Updated previous post

With a photo & a few links. :-)

Buster stayed overnight. He was absolutely distraught this morning when he realized his mama wasn't here. Hopefully he will take it better when he wakes up from his nap - probably shortly. I left my knitting bag in my bedroom, so now I don't have anything to do that won't wake him up...besides dust.

That doesn't sound like fun, but since I'm having visitors this afternoon, I suppose I'd better do it.

OTN: small adult (teen?) sized Seaman's cap for the Cheyenne River project. In black. I have 6 rows on the "cuff" so far. One more row & I'll do two red, two white, and two more red rows before I go back to black.

Road Trip and a not-so-local LYS

At [nearly] the very last minute, my road trip for a work-related conference ended up being a solo excursion. Yippee! On the way back up I-35 I stopped at the Rose Tree Yarn Shop in Ames, IA. Denise had mentioned on her blog that there was a new order of ToFUtsies and I had to see/feel them for myself. Of course I came home with a ball. I'm thinking about using this yarn for my attempt at nona's Sidewinders and can only hope I can do as good a job with them as Kathy has!

Also bought an inexpensive ball of Reynolds Swizzle [75% Merino Superwash-25% nylon] in green. This will do for the [3rd] pair of socks Mother has asked for - and I promised to have done before winter.

While at the Rose Tree, I introduced myself to Denise. [Hope I didn't scare her - I'm NOT a stalker.] She was teaching a class and I was late for another stop, so we didn't chat.

The other stop was to see my grandsons at their new-to-them home. By taking several 2-lane highways and getting into several road construction messes, I ended up being even later. Oh, well. They were happy to see me. I was happy to see them. Etc.

And speaking of being late -- I've got to get to work. I'll add yarn photos and links later.

Buster's 2!

[Grandson content]

Buster and some of his loot.

Sport and Buster on their new Cars chairs. [DD3 in the background]

Buster, er - I mean Spideyman.

He had a personality change when he got the suit on.

We think he thought he really was Spidey!

June Socks

Finished the denim blue Embossed Leaves Socks for Mother.

Yarn: KnitPicks' Essentials "Dusk"

Needles: Size 2 [US]

Pattern: Embossed Leaves from Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs

No modifications.

The pattern looked fussy to me before I began [of course my previous 11 pair of socks were either in st st or ribbing] - but it is Very Easy! I'd use it again.

Quik Update

Lots to write about. No time to write this a.m. Gotta get to work early.

1. Finished radiation on Monday -- and got a certificate of completion (fun!)
2. Buster's 2nd bd was Monday -- a photo or two will be posted later.
3. Finished the blue Embossed Leaves socks for mom -- had her model them -- photos later.
4. Knitting for the Cheyenne River project -- and listening to Harry Potter/Order of the Phoenix on CD the past few evenings.

Have a good day/evening!