Another week has gone by and life has taken a few twists and turns.  Beyond a raised eyebrow I’m trying not to show too much excitement about it or talk to much about it. But while that has been going on I’ve been knitting.  I’ve changed to my summer knitting so that means a lot of socks are in the plans.

I’m working on a new sock design.  Something a little texturual, super smooshy, and really warm.  The stitch pattern is mirrored from left sock to right and there is no way to wear the socks so that the stitches lean in the same way.  The fabric is thick and smooshy but also a little lacy.

I’m going to re-knit these in a less fuzzy yarn then I’ll be ready for some test knitters if anyone is interested. It’s a really simple 4 row pattern (two of which are plain knit).

I’ve also been knitting another pair of socks

The pattern is Kalajoki after the river in Finland and I can’t tell you how much I love them.  They were so easy and intersting and also brainless. They were exactly what I was looking for to get myself back into knitting socks for the summer.

The third pair of socks this summer are “Summer Sliding”.  A pair of socks that I have been coveting for quite a long time but since they looked complicated I never fully went for it.  How silly I was because these socks aren’t that complicated and the effect is fabulous!

I’ve also been spinning.  This is Bee Mice Elf super fine Merino & it’s a dream to spin.

We are soon going to be going  upto June Lake with the inlaws so there will be lots of good knitting time and fun family activities.  I frankly just can’t wait!