That was Thursday night. It's something, isn't it?
This was Saturday morning.
While the sky does look much better, it is not a clear sky. It reminds me of mud rubies. The color is nice, but you can't see through it. Or even into it.
Ya know?
Still, it is much better than what we have been living with and I will happily take it and the coming week that seems to be offering more of the same very new potential new normal.
No, I am not getting used to this. I know better. Mother Nature is a cruel mistress and one should never underestimate such a creature.
Ask me how I know. ;^)
Oh, yeah...
And I knit some socks.
Pattern: Charade
Yarn: Seacoast Hand Painted Yarns Panda blend in the colorway Afterglo. This yarn was a gift from the fabulous KnittyOtter.
Needles: 2.75 mm Harmony dpns.
Mods: I used my Cookie Cutter short row heels and toes and fewer rows of ribbing than the pattern called for. A girl can only take so much ribbing, ya know.
Time Served: About five days.
Knit For?: Me!
Again?: Yes, I think so. I liked this pattern and can see how it would make a very nice trouser sock in a solid color.
I love this yarn. It has a silky glow to it that reminds me of tencel blend sock yarns. It was a wonderful yarn to work with. No knots or weirdness with this yarn. That's a nice change of pace from some of the yarns I've knit with this year.
Y'all know.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go finish the heel on another sock.
Yes, it is all socks all the time over here.
Okay, not really, but it sounds good, doesn't it?
Happy Sunday, everyone!
Pretty! Hope you are having a fabulous Sunday!
Posted by: Frances | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Damn, you sound almost perky. Love the socks.
Posted by: Carrie | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Hoping for some rain to wash the skies. I love your socks. They are beeewwwwtiful. And, my socks have turned into a scarf. Strangest thing.
Posted by: CindyCindy | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 11:04 AM
really like em.
enjou your lay Sunday!
Posted by: KellyS | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Hooray for cooler temps and beautiful socks!
Posted by: April | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Vast improvement on your skies :^) May it continue!
Very Pretty socks!
Posted by: marianne | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM
That Thursday sky is kind of scary!
Posted by: Devorah | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Our sky is looking much better today, too! Lucky Otter, cute socks!
Posted by: margene | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Very pretty socks - I really need to try this pattern. Hope you had a wonderful Sunday!
Posted by: Jeanne | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Those are really sweet socks. Yummy.
I'm glad it is clearing a bit for you. You are so right about Mother Nature as the cruel mistress.
Posted by: Angie | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 06:21 PM
Pretty socks.You DO almost sound chipper.What's up with that?Must be all the smoke inhalation.Have a great Sunday evening!
Posted by: La Verna | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I hope your sky gets clearer and clearer!
Posted by: Carole | Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Sorry I'm late, but your socks are fabulous, as usual!
Glad your skies are giving you somewhat of a break. Fingers crossed. I'll be arriving in your state on Thursday night. Hoping not to have to pack a gas mask.
Posted by: Nora | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 03:59 AM
Lovely socks! Hope the yucky outside stays at bay for a good long time.
Posted by: Jessica | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 06:55 AM
I love how you knit those socks up. The yarn is more lovely knit up as well.
I may have to try that pattern for trouser socks. It looks very nice.
I'm glad your skies are clearing up a bit. I hope it just gets better and better.
*HUGS*
Posted by: KnittyOtter | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:31 PM
That sky looks wicked-icked. Quite unlike the socks, which look darling. :)
Posted by: Opal | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 02:16 AM
It's nice to see your sky is clearing!
You knit socks? WOW; that's new ;-) They are nice looking socks!
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 03:12 AM
I would love socks like that. Do you sell them some place?
Posted by: kateanon | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 09:47 AM