The view from my front window after about a foot of snow melted over a balmy 40F weekend:
Can you see my mailbox peeking out from the top of the snow? It is nice to be able to see it from the window now. And, our road is finally bare. But, my there is a long way to go before we see anything green outside.
But, inside S has new socks to warm his toes:
I modified Veronik Avery's and Mona Schmidt's Ribbed Sock pattern from Reynold's Steppin' Out booklet to knit from the toe-up. I also did my usual short row heel. The yarn is from my stash; some old Knit Picks Essential (it's called Stroll now) in Trooper Tweed. I love the colored flecks in this yarn, and it knit up really nicely. The finished socks are soft and a comfortable weight (not too thick).
I really like to support my LYS (local yarn shop), but on a recent visit I just couldn't find what I wanted: a soft sunshiny color in a cotton blend to knit a spring sweater for L. So, it was back to Knit Picks. The other day there was a box of sunshine waiting in my mailbox:
I plan on casting on that sweater in the coming weekend. For now, I have these colorful socks on my needles in Opal Good Morning City:
This bright morning I have to head out to the post office to mail a Valentine to my parents. I'm sending them the DVD of Knight and Day. It's just the thing to beat the winter blues: fast paced, funny, and great scenery (Tom Cruise ;- ).