The knit mojo is back in a mild way. I've finished a pair of socks in a tan speckly color, and started a second pair in plain blue vintage sock wool.
I'd like to finish up those blue socks, and bring some really special sock wool along when we go to Normandy in a week for a D-Day sites trip with some other folks from David's work. Maybe
this wool (scroll down for picture) - my winnings a while back in Liz's blog contest.
I also have my eye on a gorgeous vest pattern (thanks for enabling,
Jill) called Vertigo. Check it out
here. Nice, huh?
I shall leave you with some sock pictures, and a shot of David playing with the castle and knights I bought from a friend. This has been a VERY successful toy for both kids!
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Neat thing about the castle is that it slots together, and can be packed flat. Not that we've taken it apart yet, in the 2 weeks since we put it together...
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Notice that manky, crumply thing in the lower left corner? Unblocked, washed sock. My homemade sock blockers actually work - laminated cardboard, so not very durable, but they are fine for now.
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Here's the latest sock in progress. I'd love to finish it tonight...we'll see!
5 comments:
My son would have LOVED that castle toy when he was a kid.
That castle toy is awesome!
Can you send some knitting mojo my way?
PS: We've just moved back to Maryland. I'm homesick for Yorkshire already!
Crafting mojo coming my way would be appreciated as well! I really need to learn how to turn a heel AND get on with my stitching *sigh*
I've been doing some knitting too... mittens to wear to a bbq last weekend! Okinawa clearly did not prepare me for this weather! Now that I finally have a home phone, I'll be able to give you a call soon! I'll also rav-mail you my home #.
YoooHoooo!!!!!
HelloooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I miss you!
:-) xoxox
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