So we went out.
I Couldn’t Fix Supper
October 30, 2009Thrusday
October 30, 2009
It was only in the mid fifties when we went for our walk today. I guess Autumn is finally here. Can Winter be far behind? At least I have plenty of warm socks. I was looking at my sock yarn this morning, trying to decide which one to use next. I have also been looking at shawl patterns to use the lace weight yarn I bought at Knitter’s Nest. It was hard to drag myself back to the baby socks. I finished one sock of the third pair of baby socks. I finished cutting all the pieces for the small quilt and started sewing. Can I get any more boring?
Baby Socks Progress
October 29, 2009Little Sky Socks
Little Coriolis
My Model
Little Coriolis Baby Socks
October 26, 2009
These socks are fun to make. I had never made toe-up socks before. I’m still not sure if I’ll make myself a pair. I like the diagonal line so I may. Flo wasn’t much help.
I started work on a small wall quilt for Jen for Christmas. It has finally gotten too cool to be outside. I didn’t too far. When I was changing the blade, I sliced my thumb a little. Luckily, I didn’t get any blood on the fabric.
It’s not cold enough to turn the heat on, so I make lime bars to warm it up a little this afternoon. This evening, we have a fire going.
Finished Latvian Socks
October 25, 2009I love these socks. Look at the pink and orange. Isn’t it great? These are definitely happy socks. The pattern was easy to follow and I finished them in less than two weeks. I didn’t have much yarn left. These are going to a friend so I’ll probably make a pair for myself eventually.
My daughter asked me to make something for one of her tellers. She said she had been trying to get pragnent for six years. This sounded like the perfect chance to make the practice socks in New Pathways for Sock Knitters. 
Here’s my progress so far. I used Moods from Universal Yarns Inc. I still have quite a bit left. Should I make mittens or a hat?
H1N1 Virus
October 21, 2009My daughter called earlier. She, my son-in-law and my grandson are all just getting over it. So I guess they never made it down to their trailer over the weekend. She was looking forward to the three day holiday by the water. My poor babies.
I Didn’t Think It Would Ever Stop Raining
October 20, 2009So I have been enjoying the sunshine while it lasts. Tomorrow, the weather is supposed to be warm again. The cats are happy, too. Zip doesn’t like rain.
Especially when the others laugh at him.
Knitter’s Nest in Eldersburg MD and Large Marge’s in Ellicott City
October 17, 2009I decided to Look at these shops before going home. It only takes about two hours so I had all day. I just wanted to sleep in my usual bed.
Knitter’s Nest was a pleasant surprise. It has everything I want in a yarn shop. There was a great variety of yarns, books and patterns. I would have liked to see more needles, but you know I am a needle snob. I loved the cozy sitting area. The owner was pleasant and helpful, not pushy like that one in Glyndon. I’ll definitely be going back.
Now for Large Marge. I won’t be going back.
I’ve got one sock finished. This pattern was easy to memorize.
Zombieland
October 16, 2009Monday, I drove to Reisterstown. Nothing helps the spirits like a good zombie movie. And this one was definitely one of the best. The original Night of the Living Dead is still the best. I took my son and my grandson. We had a great time. Before the movie, we went to Carmine’s and had pizza. When you go, be sure to stay through the credits. There’s a neat little scene at the end.
I also got my son to look at my computer. It caught a little virus Sunday. It didn’t take him long and now it’s better than ever. I’m so happy. I don’t know what I would do without it.
It was a Sad Weekend
October 16, 2009A friend’s husband died. He was a good man. It happened over three thousand miles away so I wasn’t able to hug her, hold her hand or wipe away a tear. I started to think of my own loved ones that died too young. I needed to do something for my friend. I picked up my needles and knit all weekend.
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 