More SOCKS

I am currently working on a Charlene Schurch sock pattern out of her SKS book. I finished one sock and just began the other. These are the lace rib socks.

Eco-knit-mic stimulus check

It took the feds a while to get my knitting relief check to me but it arrived (via direct deposit). Mind you my thoughts were initaly on spending it on August rent seeing that school is about to end and my cash flow will dry up. I do have some $$$$$ saved, but usually I am pinching pennies by the time August rolls around.

I decided to splurge a little and add to my "stash." I have plenty of sock yarn, so I guess I could knit other articles of clothing. Too hot for sweaters, but I can always be ready for when the weather does get cooler, not to mention those places where the AC is so cold polar bears would feel at home.

Anyway, school is coming to a close. I'll do camp again and knit during my free time like I did last year. Once I buy my bow and arrows, I'll knit a felted quiver!

Bummer

Wouldn't you know my camera would go on the fritz right before Christmas! BUM-MER! SO I haven't been posting. After I finished the socks for my brother-in-law, the sock bug kinda left. I am presently working on two tops. One is being knitted with Berroco Soft Twist yarn and the other with Berroco Cotton Twist.

I've been pretty good about not buying yarn. I did buy my first yarn of the year last week. It was on sale. How could I possibly pass that up? Once the camera is working again (or I buy a new one) I can take pics of my stuff and post project pics again.

more washcloths

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Hello again

I've been busy with work and all that. Not to mention extremely tired no thanks to insomnia nearly every night of the week. And yes I still find time to knit. I am presently in Cleveland, Oh for the holidays. It has been cold, yet there is NO SNOW yet again. Everyone got socks this year. I'm sure that they went over as well as the hat and scarves. I have a new plan for next year's gifts. I did not get a chance to take a picture of the gifts because my camera is not working. New pictures may be absent for a while until I get this rectified.

Other issue are early signs of arthritis in of all places, my HANDS. It has been hell in this cold weather and I have been feeling it EVERYDAY. Until the camera is working again, I will be featuring links to sites about arthritis help, especially for knitters and natural remedies.

Dishcloths

Dishcloths are good projects to practice pattern stitches. I have knitted several over the months. The white cloth uses the trinity stitch which I love. If you are looking for stitch patterns try the following site:
You can also find free patterns and other helpful information on this site.

Back in action

I have been back in action for about three weeks now. I had surgery on my right hand for the trigger thumb I had been sufferning from for some 4 months. I was getting difficult to not just knit, but to write, type, play my computer games, lift stuff, and so on. I thought I would be able to knit immediately after the surgery. No such luck. I waited until after the stitches were removed and even then I was still dealing with some pain. My hands have been a bit stiff, but it is slowly going away. Here is more information about trigger thumb.