Friday, May 7, 2010

Hockey playoff knitting


It seems that the NHL playoffs have increased my knitting productivity . Witness these socks , one done and one already at the heel flap . I'm continuing my stash smackdown with this ancient Fortissima Colori Socka yarn . If memory serves me correctly this was one of my first purchases of sock yarn . That would date it circa 2004 . About time that it was knit up don't you think ...
As for the Ishbel shawl , its coming along really well . Lace knitting and watching hockey are not necessarily compatible . To save my sanity and avoid tinking back I knit on it only when I have a few minutes spare time here and there .
Mike and I are working on a major overhaul of the perrenial beds in the backyard most days , weather permitting . The garden has been sadly neglected in the last few years in favour of house renovations . Consequently this has been a week of digging , enlarging some of the beds cleaning out weeds , dividing and transplanting , adding new earth , fertilizing , mulching , etc. There's still lots more work to do but I have visions of sitting outside on the patio this summer with a nice glass of wine , a good book or some knitting , enjoying the fruits of all this hard work . A gals gotta dream right...
With this Sunday being Mother's Day , I wish all the moms a very happy day with all the blessings of family to surround you !

2 comments:

Donna M said...

That was one of the first sock yarns I bought as well! Love them!

Even down east here in NS the gardens are starting to look good.

Monika said...

I have some Fortissima, Regia and Opal sock yarn in my stash as well. I used to knit all those self striping etc. socks.
Sounds like a lot of work. I've hired a landscaping company this year for major improvements. :o)