new socks, stash & my latest risk

I am working on my project list for summer, it keeps me busy and I always have somehting to do for an hour or less or when I watch a movie - this week features super heros (what else right?).

spud and chloe fine in glowworm
pattern cabled socks from the book
socks from the toe up


These are the socks that I unravelled a while back and are just now getting to re do them.  I chose a different pattern.  One with small faux cables, they are turning out nicely.  Just a short 4 row repeat.  I'm almost to the gusset and heel flap.

Then I am working on weening down the stash and randomly making granny squares for a blanket someday.  Something that isn't too fancy, but perfect for taking places or grabbing for the car. I won't be too upset if it gets dirty or misplaced, or lost.  Just quirky crochet & knit squares that are impromptu.

leftover yarn from elefante and tako (or ocho) it's a barney purple
generic acrylic yarn from red heart - I don't care for it too much, but it
is a good toy yarn and works well for a blanket when mixed with other yarns.

same deal for the black yarn.  I had make penguino with it a few years ago
and I had a ton left over.  I also made this other little guy for John.
globb is what I called him, becuase really he's just a bit of yarn
he has the most adorable eyes!
I am also planning to work up a fear of committment cowl and cameo from Wendy Bernard's book for the summer.  I'm still working through the yarn choices.  I'd like a silky bamboo blend, but the drape doesn't seem to suit the style for the sweater, however a crisp cotton would....hmmm.
Either way I go, I will enjoy the knitting aspect and hope that it fits well to wear year round..

Finally, I stopped into my LYS and they let me know they are hosting a machine quilting class and I decided I would take it and make a "picnic" blanket for the class project.  I call it that although I have no idea if that's an actual pattern or anything.  Lap blanket size, outdoorsy themed fabric easy to take with you - like the patchwork blanket with the stash, except I would worry if this one was lost or misplaced, or run over.  I wouldn't worry if it got dirty, becuase you take it on a picnic right?

Phew - this was a long one.  Thanks for hanging in there and reading!

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