The Knitpicks needles are great – sturdy and slick, and just the right size for my hands at 6″. There are 6 sets of five needles from 2.00mm to 3.25mm – I am equipped now for any sock eventuality. The Teosinte sock is now progressing rapidly, and looking very nice indeed. It’s a happy marriage …
Monthly archives: May 2008
Guaranteed
I think that we may guarantee Second Sock Syndrome on the Burning Rings of Fire – my new Knitpicks sock needles just arrived. I’ll be picking up the Teosinte socks once I have grafted this toe.
On the Throne
Nell has developed a habit of joining us in the toilet. It is most disconcerting to have a small dog barrel her way into the smallest room and sit watching intently. Even more disconcerting is the fact that after a short period of intense gazing, she then does a low bow. Like a courtier to …
In the garden
The sock has been out in the garden. Just a couple more inches of foot to go before shaping the toe now. I have named the project: Cash and Burn – though, according to this pic, it’s a bit more like Orbison 🙂 Had to laugh, having been sat out in the sun in t-shirt, …
Red-faced
Mr L has really caught the sun today. He says that I have, too. I daren’t look to confirm this – I have seen his face, and his rather red nose… The latest sock is mid-heel flap. Nothing else to report, other than the need for a little rain. There’s none in sight. Nothing whatsoever …
A sward of green
Today has seen little knitting – we have been in the garden again. It took five hours to mow the remainder of the front garden, only some of which was completed yesterday. FIVE hours! It’s around half an acre of rough grass and this was the first cut of the season. We have a petrol …