Sock lives again!

Due to an extremely long (and lovely) automobile ride from GA - Texas - GA I have completed Sock #1. The toe was quite tricky - still not sure if I really got rid of the so-called "donkey ears" but I've done my best and hope to improve on my skills with the mate. I'll have it cast on tonight and will have a pair before you know it!

The holiday was lovely! My niece is as cute as she could be, and just a joy to be around. She and her parents didn't seem to really appreciate the time and thought put into her gifts though, much to my chagrin. I guess all I can do is hope she appreciates them and remembers they were from me.

I wish I could say I'm done with gift-knitting but it looks like I have at least 2 more projects to finish for some people. My step dad has requested a grey scarf to go with his wool jacket and I'm working on a pair of socks for Tripp. They are Campfire Socks from Cider Moon and the yarn is Mountain Goat - Red Tail Hawk. So far I am very pleased - lovely fiber and easy pattern. I just hope he likes them or better yet - wears them!



As for the scarf. I'm still hunting for the right pattern. It must be simple but lovely - it is for a man afterall. Perhaps a small basketweave? And for the yarn - I want it to be soft and warm, so I'm thinking cashmere or mohair blends. Regardless I must come up with something soon and send it to him ASAP - the winter does not linger in The South!