Circinus socks

Knitting Notes

My next project is Rich Ensor’s Circinus socks.     I’m using Blue Moon Yarn Silky Sock in a yellow colorway, which is my Auntie B’s favorite color – guess who I’m making them for? The pattern is fun so far – it’s got a winding chart pattern around the leg which is fun to keep

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Laminaria shawl

Knitting Notes

Pattern: Laminaria by Elizabeth Freeman (shawlette size)Yarn: Tess’ Designer Yarns Superwash Merino Lace in the Maine Woods and Waters colorwayNeedles: Size 6 circs It always amazes me how lace starts out so small and plain looking, and blocks out to something amazing. I got all the way to the first border chart in this, and

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Seedlings

Garden Notes

I’m late to note that the early seedlings were planted up two weekends ago now.   They’re doing pretty well, other than the Swiss chard, which for some reason just isn’t doing quite so well this year.   I do still have several left (the advantage of planting 12), but I may end up buying some seedlings

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