I realized over Cheerios with Jellybean this morning that I haven’t blogged in several days. Or more correctly….I hadn’t scheduled any posts as most of my content comes courtesy of the WordPress scheduler 😊. Nothing crazy going on, just the flow of life. I have been knitting though, so I thought I would drop a quick update on my travel/purse project!

I’ve been carting around my Party Cake Peep Vanilla socks in my purse. They received a lot of love due to a couple of trips to my parents house. The speckles are dangerously addictive and I completed the first sock already!

The fit is pretty good. The yarn is soft and smooshy. The finished fabric feels thin but not overly so. I’ll just have to see how it wears. This project has been perfect zen knitting for my frazzled brain of late.

What’s your zen knitting?

My second Baby Sophisticate is done! Ok, well the knitting is done anyway…

This is the Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down. I knit it using Bernat Satin Solids in royal blue. It’s got quite a bit of shine to it but the blue is just so rich it’s going to look gorgeous on the blue eyed babe it’s destined for.

I worked this pattern back to back and I have to admit this second one was quite a slog. Even for a tiny baby sweater. But alas I persevered! I even managed to dig through my mom’s button and ribbon stash to find grosgrain ribbon and buttons for both this and the first baby sophisticate. I’m hoping to have some time this weekend to work on the finishing.

Happy Knitting!

Love from Dex and Chloe!

This not a knitting post but a personal one. More of a plea really. A friend is in trouble and needs help. This is my only avenue to reach any many people as possible! And I just feel helpless so I have to do something.

This is Greg Garcia and he’s been missing since Feb 15th from the Kansas City Mo area. His family is desperately seeking him as his health is poor.

This man is a talented actor, genius photographer, and sweet soul. I know most of my readers aren’t in the Kansas area but just in case you are, please keep a look out!

Please message me if you have any info. The family has filed missing persons reports and hired a private investigator. So many people are missing this guy I just wanted to do my part.

And now back to knitting posts…

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. I’ve never posted this before but I enjoyed reading others..so here goes nothing!

Here’s an excerpt:

The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 11,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 4 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.

Click here to see the complete report.

My husband has FINALLY asked for a hand knit!! Insert squeal of glee here….

He has asked for a pair of hand knit socks! Never mind his size 12 man feet. I like kooky colors and sparkles and I don’t mind a bit of scratch just as long as they are warm. Now the husband on the other hand doesn’t do scratchy. So here lies my conundrum, what yarn to knit with? I have nothing in my stash that is appropriate.

So I’m asking the blogosphere for input. I need a sock yarn that is sturdy yet soft and that comes in man approved colors. What do you guys use??

Ps. I’m also on a budget so I need a yarn that won’t break the bank…

Happy thanksgiving to all!!

I’m lounging in comfy sweatpants and hand knit sweater. Jellybean is snoozing in my lap. And the hubby has steak marinating for dinner. It’s just going to be a cozy thanksgiving of just the three of us.

I’m happy and grateful. May your day be just as sweet!