Sunburn and Socks.

So, I finally blocked those socks. So, here's a picture. I hope my sock pal doesn't mind me spoiling her surprise. :)


I just love the colors is in this sock. I'm normally not a yellow person, but for this yarn, I'd change me stance on yellow. The yarn is from Scouts Swag. It's Puesta del Sol. 350 yards of Superwash/tencel light sport weight. Knit on a size 2 needle.
The pattern is from Nancy Bush's book "Knitting Vintage Socks" it's "Fancy Silk Sock".


Here's the pair. I really need to get myself some decent sock blockers. Can you tell where my homemade ghetto fabulous ones ended? Yeah, wire hangers are cheap, but they're just not long enough.

Oh to the sunburn!

We went to the lake yesterday.
These pictures are actually from the last time we wet, but... same lake, same dogs. Who would know?

Siris loves the water. Loves it. Now, Cleo I can understand. She's part lab. But the Italian Greyhound? He gets cold super fast. He'll stop playing and just start shivering. In 80 degree weather. So that's when I have to pick him up, and wrap him up in a towel.

What a strange little dog.

Anyway, after being out in the sun for a little while, both Hubby and I are burnt. It sucks. I went from "hey... no color" to "hey! Lobster girl!" in like... 10 seconds. The aloe is getting liberally applied often.

I did finish knitting my AquaMelon sock. I started the second one yesterday. I love it. Now I know why vesper yarn is so coveted. It's lovely.