Ocean Socks

 


Yesterday evening I finished these socks which will be a Christmas gift. I hope the gift recipient will love them. I created a simple design to break up the monotony of the stockinette knitting. I did 4 rows of stockinette, 1 purl row, 4 rows of 1x1 ribbing, 1 purl row. Then I repeated that. It was a nice diversion.

Thank you for your well wishes and happy thoughts about Frodo. He was the best dog ever and he is living free and easy in doggie heaven. We have Holly (the cat) to devote all of our love and attention to for now. She is the Queen Bee of the house!! We are adjusting to all the free time we have now that we are not taking care of an elderly dog. Bittersweet!

What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. BonnyAugust 21, 2024 at 8:09 AM

    Those are great socks; the colors just glow! I'm sure you'll be missing Frodo for a long time. Even Holly might miss him, but I'm sure she's enjoying being the Queen!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AsKatKnitsAugust 21, 2024 at 8:20 AM

    Those socks are just so fun, Karen! (and I hear you about free time... it is very bittersweet.) XO

    ReplyDelete
  3. VeraAugust 21, 2024 at 9:54 AM

    What gorgeous socks Karen! And I love the idea of your pattern. Great way to keep boredom at bay. I'm betting that Holly also misses Frodo...it will take time for all of you to adjust. Go easy on yourself. I thought of you yesterday as I walked with a flannel shirt on and was chilly! It was absolutely delightful.

    ReplyDelete
  4. MonicaAugust 21, 2024 at 2:39 PM

    Karen, I love these socks! What fun colors. I understand caring for an elderly pet. My Lewey turned 17 this past week. He doesn't get around very well at all. I try not to complain about his feebleness. I know I will miss him when he is gone.

    ReplyDelete
  5. DiannaAugust 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    The socks turned out so nice, Karen. They look cozy and warm. Our Border Collie was 15 years old when she passed and we still miss her. I've been praying for you with your loss. Adjustment can be hard.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MaryAugust 22, 2024 at 5:55 PM

    You've got a nice start on your Christmas gifts! holding you in my prayers ... xxoo.

    ReplyDelete
  7. JaneAugust 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM

    The socks are so nice. Someone is getting a very thoughtful Christmas gift. Take good care, especially these days. I'm sure you miss Frodo.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment


Your comments are welcome as long as they are relevant to the post and spread joy, thank you for visiting and sharing your ideas.

Popular posts from this blog

Weekends

Image
My weekend happily contained: -wearing the above woolens all at the same time without being hot -so many walks and taking in the changing leaves. -a leaf shower on Saturday-the wind swirled the leaves off the trees up in the air to float down -changing screen savers to autumn themes! -a craft fair where my husband and I say "we could make that", but we don't. -french fries at the craft fair -scrambled eggs and toast for dinner because we were lazy. -football season has descended in my house. he was in the front room watching whatever is on today -I sat in the family room and watched A Tree Grows in Brooklyn .   Now I want to read it again. -Oh! I finished the socks!! So I wound up about six skeins of yarn and have three projects ready -started a cowl for me in fall colors (I hope to finish before fall ends) -enjoying Spirits of Joy .  Hannah graciously had a one day free sign up for her birthday at the end of September which I luckily saw on Twitter.  Than
Read more

Hopefulness

Image
  Good morning! This week has been busy with classes and routine doctor appointments. The arthritis doctor has a few tricks up her sleeve for some of my dry mouth issues (from my autoimmune disease - Sjorgren's Syndrome) that make me feel hopeful. What was the most important thing during that doctor visit is that I felt seen and heard. I am thankful for her and her team. Speaking of hopefulness, look at my daffodils sprouting up! Some of the daffodils are just starting and some already have a head start. I love winter, but I'm looking forward to spring. The crocuses seem to be taking their time this year, as well as the snowdrops (unless those pesky deer have eaten them, grr). Even though I am still knitting my baby blanket, I have gathered four skeins of potential socks to be and am dreaming of a wonderful sock frenzy cast on. 
Read more

New Year

Image
  Good morning! How are you? Happy New Year, may this year be full of blessings to all of you. Well now, I finally have an empty home after having our son, daughter in law, grandson and granddaughter here for six nights.  I am still experiencing fatigue and symptoms from the virus even though I am feeling better. It was a challenge hosting family while recovering. Also we babysat the kids overnight (!!) while my son and daughter in law went for little getaway. I am thankful and grateful my Aunt came over both days to help out with the granddaughter who never sleeps during the day. (snack-naps do not count!). They all left early in the morning, and while I was tired, sleep deprived and fatigued, I put away Christmas plus all the toys and doodads you need for babies. Today I am looking at a squeaky clean house. I am planning on reading books and falling asleep while doing so! My exercise routine is on hold as I slowly get better. Maybe next week I can muster up some energy for some yoga
Read more