Sleet, Snow, and Socks for Soldiers

Just when it seemed that spring was here, the Northeast - along with much of the northern half of the country - was hit by a storm which included snow, and sleet. It began as snow Friday morning, then switched to sleet around 4 pm, and ended early this morning. Traveling home from work yesterday was very slow and slippery, as I traveled 10-20 mph all the way over poorly plowed or unplowed roads. Today, it's sunny and starting to melt.

This morning, I spied the wild turkey in the woods. He likes to visit on an almost daily basis, and often likes to perch on the deck railing and is not perturbed by our two cats and a dog.


This week I've been working on the second pair of BBS (Big Black Socks) for Socks for Soldiers . Will finish up the first sock today, and start the second. The second pair is easier than the first. The long 12" of ribbing for the cuff is the hardest part.
Kim, aka Sarge, leads the SFS group, and often runs contests, and awards yarn to be used for BBS or for leisure socks for the troops. The grey and blue yarn was a prize, and will be the next sock project.

Blue Socks

Finished a pair of "Man's socks" using Regia Silk. Although the pattern was rather ordinary, the yarn is one of my favorites to knit with, to wear, and to give as a gift. The silk really blends well with the wool, adding a bit of luxury.


I've started another pair of Black Socks for Soldiers, and depending on my free time, they should be done in a week or so.

It was an extraordinarily sunny and mild day today, and I spent most of the day outside, cleaning the yard, and clearing the flower garden of stalks and leaves. Also swept and cleaned out the garage, and vacuumed the car. A bit of spring cleaning, perhaps?

Socks for Mom

Last weekend, I completed a pair of socks for Mom, and mailed them on Monday. Wrote a heartfelt thank you with the socks, for all the love and support that she's shown over the years. Felt really good. The sock pattern was "Roza's socks" by Grumperina, in Interweave Knits, Spring 2007, and is a brioche and rib pattern. The yarn was Lana Grossa, Mega Boots Stretch. The yarn was great, will definitely use it again. Here's the socks:
Warning: unnecessary Cat photo with knitted socks.

Am really looking forward to a package of squares from Kristy of Knit a Square for Grandmother Purl. The squares that were made for the project are so nice, and it will be fun to assemble the squares. Visit Knit a Square for Grandmother Purl for pictures of the squares, and the first completed blanket, to be posted soon.