Wow! It feels so wonderful to be back in the states after a restful trip. We had a great time, lounging on the beach, eating as much seafood as possible, and even getting to go bonefishing! Being abroad really does make you disconnect due to the high cost of a phone and data plan. I’m certainly grateful for my time away, but it does put me fretfully behind on reading and posting 🙂
I had some great knitting time on the trip. With a nice long journey down and back, I probably racked up around 15 hours of knitting time. I worked on several projects I already had going, but I couldn’t resist starting two new ones…
Check out this lovely pattern. It’s 22 Little Clouds by Martina Behm (joining the Knitmore Girls for #Behmalong) and I’m using some deep stash…Malabrigo Worsted in this super rich royal blue, azul bolita. It’s leftover from a Honey Cowl I made myself a few years ago. Despite its gorgeously deep color, when I blocked the Honey Cowl, no bleeding! I ❤ Malabrigo.
Meet my first pair of Toe-Up Socks!
They are the Strie pattern by Lara Neel in Sock Architecture. I must admit I was a bit intimidated by the thought of having to learn a new cast-on, Judy’s Magic Cast-On, but once I read the tutorial on Knitty a few times, I had it. Then it was just increasing which meant re-familiarizing myself with M1L & M1R. Plus I have been holding onto the Zitron Trekking for about 4 years and since it’s been caked up at least that long, I thought they should be the next pair of socks on the needles, especially since I finished Nora’s socks!
We celebrated her birthday this weekend and it took all I had to pretend I hadn’t finished them when she asked me as soon as I walked in the door. I wrapped them up and waited until it was time for presents. So mean Aunt Jenna!
I think it was worth the wait. She was so excited she put them on straight away and ran all around. She even wore them over her pajama pants to sleep in.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and I can’t wait to catch up and see what everyone’s been working on!
❤
Jenna
hardknitlife 
I’m glad your honeymoon worked out well. Looks like a perfect place for romance and relaxing.
How wonderful to have hand-knit socks appreciated so deeply! She is an adorable little girl and I am sure she has forgiven her aunt!
those socks are delightful and she looks so pleased to be wearing them! great plan pretending you hadn’t finished -makes the surprise all the better 🙂 and it looks like you were away in a divine place, i hope you had a terrific holiday! jenny xx
I can tell she loves them! She’s definitely knitworthy!!
Happy Birthday to Nora and welcome back from your holiday 🙂