Bleary eyed

I expect to be a wreck from lack of sleep, so I'm post-dating this blog:
What I'll miss while away:

Blossoming Sage, mmm, smell it!

Strawberries on my cereal, mmm smell them!

 What I WON'T miss:

Weeds,... nasty. Waiting for me when I get back.

Those sticky pods that fall off the cottonwood trees.  The season is just starting, and hopefully be over in July when I return.

What to take.. on the road again.

Here's my travel tip:  Dental floss.

I know it's not original; I read or heard it somewhere a few years ago and it's brilliant!  No scissors needed:  Use the dental floss cutter on your yarn, string or thread.  All of this is going into my survival kit.  There's my Route 66 bag waiting to be filled. (Maybe dental floss is a multi-purpose item!!)

 While the above all goes in my checked baggage, I'll be taking something that is rather simple:  The beginnings of a scarf in yummy Mongolian Cashmere.  Two cable needles are needed.  I know lots of people don't use cable needles anymore, and I don't either unless there's a 2-part crossover.  (2/2/2)  The pattern is Lily Chin's reversible "Cables on the Double".  When I get on the other side, I'll show you what I have.

 Along with my little survival kit, I'll need some needles, patterns, and left-handed scissors.  I understand there are a few sewing projects awaiting me.

 And just in case I have any free time, I can always knit this dropped stitch top and carry on a conversation, too.

 Then there's the toddler socks.  They are finished and packed away with the matching mommy socks.  I haven't woven in the ends yet.  They need to be tried on to make sure they fit.

 If all else is accomplished, which it won't...  (I'm rethinking this item now...)

Yep.  I better leave this home, so I can shop in Norway!  Don't want to disappoint Marija!

More Green

Green for Toddler this time.
This is a preliminary photo to compare with a later one where buttons have been selected, and maybe even a photo with a model!  Toddlers:  Difficult to catch "posing".

Very "drapy".  Feels wonderful.

Pattern:  Baby Raglan Cardigan, size 24 months, by Kelly Klem from Creative Knitting, September 2009;  See download in errata for complete revamp of pattern published.  Yarn: Bamboo by Be Sweet DK / 8 ply 100% Bamboo 115 yards/50 grams.

Woof to Wool

Have a listen to a portion of a funny show with a message about yarn.
They are pretty much irreverent about every topic... a trait I relish!

Geezers and Wind

I guess they kinda go together!
Very windy afternoon for Riverfest.  Something for everyone, but I went to listen to the Trumpet Geezers.  My 'geezer' is the leader and since there was only "some" wind which kept us from cooking in the high 80's, it was a relaxing afternoon for me.
Activities for everyone of all ages.
It was highly improbable that I could snap a shot without by-standers...

 The River Walk was busy.

 And the Geezers select another tune.

The Bridge

 The Geezermeister:

 The Geezer-fiefs:

 The Honorary Geezerette:

More from my garden...

Pattern:  hopsalots by tiny owl knits from tinyowlknits' Ravelry Downloads;  Adult size paired down to fit a 2 year old.

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 11 - 8.0 mm

Yarn

spurwink merino, Used Doubled

Stash 

585.0 yards in stash

How much?

1.2 skeins = 140.4 yards (128.4m)

Colorway

coral

Purchased at

KnitWit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine

Purchase date

July 10, 2010

From my garden...

Every year, I pull a few weeds and discover strawberries.  I don't pretend to cultivate them;  they are just there.  IF we get rain, IF the bugs and birds don't help themselves first, I get a few bowls of cereal topped with thee best strawberries.  I consider them "wild" from my garden.

Breakfast, Wimbledon where are you?
The white bits are almonds.