We had a great time at the lake. The weather was sunny and warm. Everything was budding and blooming. The frogs greeted us when we arrived at midnight.
I bought a new toy before leaving. It allowed me to start my forecast socks on the trip up Friday night. It worked very well clipped onto my shirt (and the strap of a certain undergarment known for providing support). The neck is extremely flexible and I was able to direct the light exactly where I wanted it to be. The light quality is bright but not at all accurate color-wise. Still, being able to knit during 3.5 hours of driving was great.
Currently, my sock looks like this. I am working a basic feather and fan pattern with an eyelet band to accentuate the wave. The color transitions look good. I like the wider stripes; I am glad I only split the roving into fourths.
Below is the first version, now frogged. The needle size was too small making the fabric stiff. I also miscalculated the pattern repeat. The double bumps (at the decreases) looks weird. I also decide to change the double decrease from slip 2 knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over to slip 1 knitwise, knit 2, pass slipped stitch over to remove the ridge. The ridge made it look more like a chevron instead of a wave.
My father-in-law came as well, so Sammie got another play date with his buddy Pancho. Here they are taking Roger for a walk. So much cuteness.
And Sammie got to dip his toes in the lake.
I just knew you'd have some fresh green spring foliage to enjoy! I'm glad you had an nice trip.
Posted by: LaurieM | April 02, 2007 at 11:58 AM
A day at the lake sounds like heaven!
The sock is looking great.
Posted by: Julie | April 02, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Glad you had a lovely time. We could do with those lights at SnB where the lighting is not good. Some girls use miner's lamps strapped round their heads - but this looks more discreet.
Does Sammie like the water? Charlie was never bothered but since the weather has been a little warmer she has enjoyed lying down and wallowing in shallow water. I think she may be turning into a little hippopotamus!
Posted by: Jacquie | April 02, 2007 at 01:16 PM
LOL -- I want to see how that light looks in action, clipped to your shirt and your, uh, support garment. But seriously, now I have to get one of those.
Posted by: AuntieAnn | April 02, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Those lights are great!!! I have about 3 different kinds. I like the ones that you wear like a headlamp, too. Out power goes out a lot and I can knit, read, fix a sandwich, etc. I love it!! I also use them when I'm the passenger -- the light is not too bright to disturb the driver. Great tool for everyone to have.
Posted by: Robin | April 02, 2007 at 09:43 PM
Good idea to get the wee light! 3.5 hours is a long time to have idle hands. And your socks are sooooo beautiful!
Posted by: jackie | April 03, 2007 at 04:23 AM
I love your socks! They are perfect for spring :)
happy knitting :)
Posted by: hakucho | April 04, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Love your light fix. I know it's got to be cheaper than those Ott Lights (pricey). Love the sock. I'm working on a feather and fan with a short row heel. That was fun. Shannon helped me.
Ang
Posted by: angelarae | April 06, 2007 at 05:31 AM
Great tip on the light! There are so many dark drives where I want to knit. Thanks.
Posted by: Laurie | April 07, 2007 at 04:22 AM