Traveling stitches

Naming techniques of knit stitches was discussed last weekend...Bavarian, twisted and traveling stitches can all mean similar things yet here's the ultimate traveler! Traveled hundreds of miles today and thousands more coming up... what a riot of colors! Certainly not a subtle craft when I pull it out of the bag.

At the Riga airport, I lost my points....SAD FACE!  And I was very grumpy, too.  Security said no knitting needles under 5 mm.  THAT'S US 8!  Huge!  Because I was traveling with knitters, of course, I had needles.  My tiny (indeed dangerous) 1.25mm and 1.5mm dpns were taken away which were actually in a project...(pulling them out took a deep breath and sigh) and the points were cut off, leaving the cable in this sock.  I didn't point out that my traveling companion (in another security line) had the same.

This was taken AFTER my friend offered her extra 1.5mm.

Some thoughts:  Maybe it wouldn't look so lethal if they had been separated.  In fact, the dpns were all nested together.  The Circular needle wasn't noticed in the first scan, but I offered them up for inspection before the second scan.  

Water Here and Everywhere

A little info about rivers in the West and Southwest:

Even though this is dated in April, the same is true today.  Raging rivers... very soothing and noisy in Dolores, CO on our visit to the Dolores River Campground.  Big attraction:  Stay in a Conestoga Wagon.  Very cool, in fact, COLD in the night!  Used fan during the day (90ºs F) and heater at night.

Our Cowgirls in Mancos...

Slippers 2.0

My son-in-law has loved his slippers for 8 years, and they have been repaired more and more frequently...  Time for a new pair of "Felted Clogs".

Weaving with blues

After a distressing set up, finally loving this pattern.

Towels and two runners.

Mileage update

In my "Where in the World" section to the right:  I recently put in my mileage.  Updated my Finished projects page, and was amused at all I've done!  See anything interesting? 

What a life...

Repairing socks

A few years ago, we got a new dog from the shelter.  Everyone loves Mystic!  She's oh-so-soft, and only barks if there's a large bovine in the backyard.  Her tail wags constantly, and she's pretty much the perfect dog.

BUT, and there's always something, when she first arrived, she exhibited some anxiety issues which manifested itself as chewing up soft things on the floor.  From that point, I learned I had to pick up my socks...  In the picture there's a green patch on the top sock which I recently knitted in to make them wearable again.  

Turkish Socks repaired

She's over most of her anxiety, however, it now only comes out when we have guests, and are preoccupied with having a good time.  Then she disappears into another room and enjoys herself with a good chew, sometimes on our guest's clothing...  Beware!

From the past

I was so lucky to find kind people, like Mette, who contacted people and arranged for me to meet with my friend's niece.  And then Kaja (the niece) who took an afternoon off from moving to show me the family cabin I visited 45 years ago.

Here is a mix of photos from 2018 (summer) and 1973 (winter-long hair!).

Walking in to the cabin

Cabin - doubled in size from 45 years ago

Tea time

The fireplace is original

Games while it snowed

Sun after a dark winter 1973 (who are these people?)

Mick and Laila, going places or maybe cleaning the rugs

Easter egg coloring contest winner!

Enjoying the view

Kaja fetching water from the well, with just the right tool

A visit after 45 years with niece of our friend from the past. When we were there in March of 1973, there was snow so deep, this was unrecognizable.