I DID IT!.. First Ever Socks

I finally finished my first ever pair of socks!! They were done toe up with Knit Picks Essential Tweed in the Marina colorway. I used 2 size 3 circulars-next time will use 2's. Fit is pretty good, there are a few mistakes, mostly just stupid ones.

Am thankful for the Queen Kahuna Crazy Toes and Heels book. It gave me enough confidence to start knitting the socks (although I only did one at a time!), but I found it a little confusing to follow. Now I am hooked! Am waiting for some new Knit Picks needles to start the next pair!

Finally.. A Finished Project To Post

This was a lovely, easy scarf pattern that I found on the internet. It is the Wave Scarf. Used Noro Blossom in Color 16. The pictures don't do this one justice.

Local Yarn Store

All right, I am totally disgusted. Made a special trip to my local yarn shop for Tofutsies and a knitting gauge-since I have mixed up all of my wonderful Knit Picks circs. Of course, no Tofutsies... and even worse, they had never heard of it! My knitting gauge, alas, I was told to go to JoAnn Fabrics. This is why the Internet is my favorite way to shop!

Gone But Never Forgotten

On July 3rd 2007, Staff Sergeant Joshua Brandon Farnsworth, 32, was taken by the angels at his residence. Josh was an explosive military working dog handler in the United States Air Force at Fairchild AFB, Washington and also served in the United States Marine Corps as Military Police at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and Okinawa, Japan.He served overseas in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qutar, and two tours in Iraq and received over a dozen awards. Josh was born in Medford, Oregon and was a 1992 graduate of North Medford High School.Josh was somebody you could never forget after meeting once. He had the most amazing ability to make someone laugh. He had a perfect ability to teach people. Josh was a friend to all and a hero to many. The Air Force has lost a valued member, his friends have lost a cherished friend, and his family has lost a piece of their hearts.Josh is survived by his wife, Laura Farnsworth of Spokane, Washington; his daughter Bryden Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his mother Rhonda Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his father Don Wilson, of Beaverton, Oregon; his step-father Thom Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his sister Sarah Farnsworth, of Medford, Oregon, his sister Vanessa Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his brother, Victor Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his brother Brian Farnsworth, of Bend, Oregon; his nephew Noah, of Medford, Oregon; and his military working dog, Eesau.

Josh was my friend and my son-in-law. He is greatly missed!

Okay It Is My Turn....

All right, I have decided to break down and create my own blog, somewhat unwillingly! Is there time to do just one more thing... does it mean I will have to give up doing something else that I enjoy?? Guess I will have to wait and see.