Spring?

I think that spring is finally here. Warmer temps, lots of sunlight and very active singing birds. I love the spring and enjoy watching the earth seemingly come back to life.

I've finally finished the first sock in the sock knitting competition. Needless to say I didn't make it into round 1 and from what I've read they're already completed the 2nd pattern. I'm not necessarily a slow knitter but after 4 or 5 false starts I finally decided that I would alter the pattern enough to make a wearable sock for me. by the time I came to that decision I had lost, hopelessly. The sock is very pretty and one I will definitely wear.

My hand knit socks are wearing out so it's time I knit some for me again. The last 3 pair I completed I've given as gifts...so the next gift is mine. There comes a time in a sock's life when darning is just no longer practical. On the other hand, the holey socks are my favorites.

Off to cast on the next sock. Won't have this sitting around as a single.....

Til again

Friday and the end of the week........

For most folk Friday is the end of the work week allowing for some down time on the weekend. For me it's not quite so. I work at the restaurant for a 2 hour shift on Saturdays then 3 hours at church Sunday a.m. and now also about 2 hours in the afternoon as we prepare to present a family musical for Mother's Day. How exciting!

I always have a dilemma though....my 2 favorite things to do...music and fiber. The question?? how to blend the 2...pun intended.

I'm currently finishing up a sock that has been started for, well, about the 3rd or 4 th time and was part of the Sock Madness competition. Did I mention that I'm no longer in the running? Life is just way too busy for me to knit fast enough to catch these awesome knitters. I'll knit on however and finish the socks.

The question has been posed: "what is your favorite knitting accessory?" I think mine is the ranger beads my husband put together for me in order for me to count my rows. Like an abacus I'm able to move a bead from one end to the other as I complete a row. Certainly easier than trying to keep track on paper while being a passenger in the car.

Perhaps I'll get a pic to put in here.

Now.........on to my weekend...more fun...more crepes and lots of music.

Blessings to all
Til again.
Doll