Socks and Stars

First the socks. 

I started the Cascadia socks I got for the month of January Socks that Rock project.  They are challenging without being difficult.  I REALLY love the color though.  And I LOVE Blue Moon Fibre Arts.  I have to pay attention with this project.  It has charts!  Whichis why I cast on a pair of plain socks for Scott’s daughter Kiera.  I’m using the Opal variegated that Christina brought me from the factory in Germany.  There are so many vibrant colors in this yarn that putting in a pattern would be a waste.  I’m also going to cast on a pair of socks for Emily – Scott’s B/F’s daughter.  We were there for dinner last weekend and I must have given her the knit-bug.  She went downstairs and fished out her mother’s knitting basket and had me show her how to knit.  Apparently, she’s obsessed now – and frustrated that she’s not good at this yet.  Maybe I’ve created a new knitter.

I’ve officially finished all of my baby hats.  I added a few flowers.  Aren’t they cute?

Now for the stars. 

I came home later enough last night.  I was babysitting little Patty (my pseudo-nephew).  When I got out of the car at home at about 10:00 pm, the stars were out in full force.  I just couldn’t believe it.  Every once in a while, it hits me – I love where I live because I get to see this.  If it hadn’t been so cold and so late, I would have sat out on the deck to stare at them.  They were spectacular.

I think I might spin a little before my nap.  I’m working nights all weekend.  Yikes!