Knitting Dragonflies

I had dyed this yarn using Kool Aid and had so much fun it lead to a Kool Aid explosion in my kitchen. Lots of Kool Aid, lots of yarn, fun and color. See this post for the yarny back-story. So then I began looking for a pattern that would suit my needs. I settled on The Sailor’s Delight Socks (rav link)  from 2 at a Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes . I decided to use the dark plum for the cuffs, toe and heel. and the variegated for the rest of the sock (I hope I have enough) Here I have started the heel. This will be the 2nd pair of socks that I have knitted with Melissa’s 2 at a time technique. The first attempt was rocky, but this one is going smoothly. Heel turned and…. Gusset done, now all I have to finish is the foot and toe. Almost there…. All done, pre blocking. I do like knitting two socks at a time. Pros… -use every bit of yarn -if you alter a pattern, and don’t write it down (like me, thinking “I will remember that” no worries, you have already ...

We took a much needed vacation into the woods, I found a great genuine log cabin to rent, we took a week and tried to regain some sanity. So with some hiking and some knitting, reading and relaxing in the plans, we start off. The cabin is located in a forrest of 23,000 hand planted pine trees planted over 50 years ago. Yes look very closely, that little speck is my husband. Truly magnificent, the pines that is, well maybe my husband also. Some knitting to be done   After a long day of hiking, and yes my feet are on a hot tub on our screen in back porch. What more could you need? A pond, yes we had that also. More hiking See my husband there?? and here? (at Ash cave ) Well you have to take some knitting when you hike. Knitting on my Sailor’s Delight socks. (at old man’s cave) And yes, my husband again, I see the back of him during all of our hiking adventures. ( at Cantwell Cliffs ) More hiking Great wilderness How many dragonflies do you see...