Carol and Margene are asking us to use the two weeks from November 18 – December 2 to Knit Unto Others. This is the second year they’ve coordinated this effort, and this year there will be prizes for those who participate!
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was extremely relaxing, which I really needed after some long days at work last week – and with more long days ahead in the next week or two. Spending so many hours working in front of the computer is cutting way down on my blog reading time and inclination – when I get home, I can’t bear to be in front of the computer anymore. But I’m also frustrated about being behind in what everyone’s up to. *sigh* And then I have this significant birthday coming up in less than two weeks, which has me a bit contemplative about life, the universe, and everything. So, I’ve been distracting myself with reading and knitting (I know, how is that different from any other time?!).
Reading Update
Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton. Another Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novel (book 12, apparently) – um, yeah, I couldn’t help continue rereading this series… Moving right along!
Blood Trail, Blood Lines, and Blood Pact by Tanya Huff. More books from the Vicki Nelson series about Toronto vampire Henry Fitzroy. These are good reads. I’m curious how accurately they depict Toronto (well, beyond the obvious supernatural stuff…) – they seem very descriptive of the city!
Ok, totally not in time for Socktoberfest, but I finally finished the Flatiron socks, knitted from yarn I dyed.
A little color correction actually got them slightly closer to reality – the pink and purple defeats my camera. Strangely, no cats were lured by knitting photography…
However, lurid yarn on the floor (more hand dyed, now wound up for a new pair of socks) drew them right out.
Very nice socks! Congratulations on your FO. I do hope you get more relaxing time in the near future but if not, we’ll still be there when you come back. I love the pink and black, that will make some outrageous socks!
I agree, the pink and black will make some pretty funky socks! Love the FO – do you make your socks toe up, or top down?
Bummer about work…the nerve of them getting in the way of life like that 😉 !
Ohhhhh they are pretty! When do you open up your shop? 😉
Perfect socks to brighten a gray day!
Pretty, pretty!!! 🙂
What is it? The BIG 4-0? That was OK. It’s the next one I’m worried about!
Stoopid kitty, it’s the purple things you should maul! Maybe she doesn’t like purple?
Your flatiron socks look fantastic!
Thanks for the shout out! Your socks are fabu!
very nice socks
I am so glad you were able to have a relaxing weekend. The socks are beautiful as well as May with the “bright yarn”.
Thanks for the plug for Knit Unto Others. Great socks!
I am glad you had a relaxing weekend. Great socks, you are a speedy sock knitter!
Check out that socky goodness there!
Gorgeous socks! I love the random pooling. I’m a big fan of that, I’ve decided.
Are these gonna knit up like mine, hmm?
The socks are great! And don’t fret over the upcoming birthday….it only gets better 🙂
What cute socks, your feet will be walking in style.
LOL about the b’day. The only ones that have bothered me so far were the 1-6 and the 5-7. I have no remembrance of why turning 16 was traumatic for me; maybe it was because I had looked like I was that age for several years and, when the actual age arrived, I was afraid that I would suddenly look like I was 13 again. 57 was icky because for the first time the number associated with my age seemed… old. I’ve been looking forward to being a crazy old lady wearing tennis shoes and a purple hat and outrageous earrings for a long time. The actuality of it, however, is a little daunting.
Anyway. Pet the yarn, pet the socks, pet the kitties, and enjoy life.
42. Problem solved. 😉
For when you’re finished re-reading the Anita Blake series…Bradon’s reading a series (The Witch series by Kim Harrison) that he says reminds him of the early Anita Blake books. I haven’t read them yet myself, but they sound promising.
Significant birthday! Not as significant as the one I had recently, and I survived just fine! (And I love that pink and black yarn!) (and exclamation points!)
awesome socks!
hows that big kitty doing?
I love the Flatiron pattern and finished socks – wow they are pretty. I know what you mean by not wanting to look at a computer after long days at work!!
Significant birthday, hmm… so when’s that then? Are you going to be mumble?
Love the socks. Is it 40, I thought I was going to dread it, but I actually did’nt, and I’m really enjoying my 40’s
Not sure which one you’re anticipating, but the big 5-0 has come and passed for me and I’m still ok. Tho’ I look in the mirror more and more and say, “MOM? How did YOU get there?”
lolol!
The Little Kitty has CHEEK!
(((hugs)))
Very cool socks!
What day is your birthday? Mine’s the 18th. Happy early birthday!
What are you talking about? You’re just getting into the good years!!
ohhhh lovely socks! Glad to see you branching out in colour 🙂
Can’t wait to see the start of that pink and black.
Love the socks! And that pink and black – look out!
Cool socks! I may have to try that pattern with the Tiger or Zebra soon… hmm…
great socks! those hand-dyed yarns will really brighten up the winter days! But… shouldn’t May be wearing goggles or something? 🙂
Chris
You’re just a kid. Trying being us! LOL
I see Imbrium has already given you the answer to life, the universe, and everything. 🙂 All of my significant birthdays (those ending in 0) were underwhelming.
Hey I like your flatiron socks! I don’t know what it is about pink and purple but I can’t photograph properly in any light.
Isn’t May too young to be handling yarn that bright? 🙂
Very nice. I used to hate pooling, but now I often love it — your socks included.
Hey – can I have my finishing mojo back?
Or maybe you can send some ‘work finishing’ mojo. These double-digit work days are getting tiresome.
Those are great socks…and the pink and black yarn is really pretty, too. I love those colors together.
Ooo! Loverly socks! And such a delicious colour.
Those socks are purdy:)