So Quiet You Could Hear a Size #00000 Knitting Needle Drop

As you can see, things are pretty quiet around here. We're either so busy working on projects that we don't have the time to write about it or not working on projects at all, so don't have anything to write about.

For myself, I'm finally getting around to knitting the pair of plain old, ribbed socks that my son in the Navy asked me for (gulp) nearly a year ago. If I don't hurry up and get them done, he'll be discharged before he's had a chance to wear them! With European size 44 feet (US size 10), that is a bit of knitting to do.

The weather here certainly hasn't been an inspiration to knit. With the exception of a couple of cold days and a rainy day, we've had nothing but warm, sometimes hot, and dry weather. That's one of the upsides of living here on the coast, but it certainly doesn't give you that same urge to knit like my old home state of Minnesota's sub-zero temperatures.

Pictures to come.

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Halloween 2005

Knitting gone wrong, so very wrong. (hat tip Boing Boing)

I could be dead wrong, but I thought those were actually kinda cute.

Here are more links to keep you busy between doorbell rings:

• Superstitions.com - everything from stepping on a crack and breaking your mother's back to black cats.


• Ben & Jerry's - a trip to the Flavor Graveyard is a must! Scream Savers too!


• Anita's Origami - All her origami is amazing, and the Halloween ones are unique. (The paper! The paper! The paper!)


• Halloween Stuff from HP - everything from trick-or-treat bags to T-shirts. Lots of cute ideas.


• The Toy Maker - Vintage style paper crafts.


• Carve a Virtual Pumpkin (Flash Plug-in required), but alas, no pumpkin seeds to roast. (My mouth just started to water. Israeli "white seeds" just don't cut it.)

Happy Haunting! (Yes, I know I'm posting this a bit early. I figure if anyone actually wants to make their own Halloween crafts, a few days head start couldn't hurt.)

so, what's everyone knitting?

On The Needles
one (1) fingerless glove
one (1) Trendsetter Dune scarf

Oh, did I mention David's sweater?
That's becoming a joke around here, isn't it?

Actually, unfortunately, for the first time, my hands ache when I knit. And since I earn my living using my hands (playing the violin) and I have an important recital in less than a week, I've put my knitting on hold for awhile.

At least I finished this before the pains set in...

...knit with my favorite, Noro Kureyon.

I'll have to knit vicariously through you!

So, what're you knitting?