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March 7, 2005

We Have Socks

I started my first pair of socks Saturday and I'm having a great time.  I'm working on the heel flap right now. This picture was taken last night before I actually started the heel flap part - just after I combined the 2 needles worth of stitches.  The pattern is Koigu fun socks and so far they've been pretty easy.  I love the color and the merino is yummy.  I knit them to the gauge on the pattern, but they might end up being too big for my skinny little chicken legs.  If they are, my sister will be delighted.  I'll just have to see when I get done.  Even if they are too big, I have to say that so far this has been a delightful project.  I'm going to try to pick up some more sock yarn when I'm in Phoenix.  I'm also thinking of a pattern from Rowan for after the Rebecca Knitalong Cardi.  Then of course there are the slippers from Weekend Knitting.  Just not enough time and too many projects.  I'm figuring that I'll get caught up on some stuff over the summer because I won't be making as many things to wear.  Right?

Calligraphy took up a large chunk of my day yesterday.  Those little seating card envelopes sure take a lot longer than you'd think.  But, the good news is that they're done and hopefully there won't be any stragglers. I'm quite pleased with them for the most part.  They aren't perfect, but all in all I think they look pretty good.  Now, all I have to worry about is my dress, shoes, and make-up getting here as scheduled and getting everything together that I need to take to Phoenix.  I'd better start myself a list or I'll forget something.

I bought my secret pal a couple of goodies yesterday - yummy little bits of funness. :)  I still need to get one or two more little things and then I have to get it in the mail to her.  I hope she likes what I found.  Have a great Monday.