Ankle-High to a Grasshopper

I started my April RSC Grasshopper sock at the end of June before we left on vacation. And, let's just say that this pattern, although really not that complicated, has taken quite a bit of concentration for me! It took me a couple of tries to get the rhythym of the pattern down, and when I was an inch away from starting the heel, I noticed a few holes in the pattern, so I had to rip back and re-do it. I do feel that I have developed much more persistence when doing my crafts. I used to just give up with sewing or other craft projects when I hit a snag, now I am determined to not let these snags get the better of me. When I tried on the sock, I couldn't see any holes, at least none that weren't supposed to be there!

With the last RSC sock pattern, I used the medium size, and the socks were very snug going over the ankle. This time I chose the large size, and so far it seem to be OK, maybe even a little loose on the foot.

When I returned from vacation, I had my next sock club kit waiting for me. The Firebird colorway is so bright and vibrant.I really need to hurry up and finish the Grasshoppers so that I have empty needles to use on the Solstice Slip. I'm hoping this next pattern works up a little quicker. I sure am learning about knitting toe-up socks!

I did finish my blue Trekking XXL socks during my trip to Wyoming. The color is #108 and these were knit on size 2 US DPNs.

I also got a good start on the Feather and Fan Stole.

close-up of pattern......................

And the project that I was working on as soon as I got back from vacation was a raggedy chenille throw. The cotton that was used was commemorative of the Lewis and Clark expedition. I bought the kit for the throw 2 years ago in Kerrville Texas while I was visiting my mom and sister. There is the neatest quilt store there called Creations. I think we spent 2 hours in there trying to absorb all the wonderful fabrics and quilting ideas and samples that they have displayed throughout the store. This quilt was easy to make. The worst part was the how messy it was (I kept a vacuum handy and used it frequently), and clipping the exposed seam allowances. I had to clip in intervals to spare my hands!! Now I need to take this thing down to the laundromat and wash it for the first time to get rid of the fuzz that keeps floating off of it!!!

Alright, I guess I better quit blathering on and on and get back to knitting on the Grasshopper!