blue on blue

The beautiful Rimefrost socks are finished! Yippy skippy! They've actually been finished for a little while now, and have been waiting patiently for their photoshoot!

What better way to herald their completeness than with a diptych (click it for a larger view)featuring their namesake from this past winter adorning a remnant of Queen Anne's Lace, no less.

The pattern is exquisite. I love the yarn...I'm totally turned on to fingering weight yarn now...of which my stash is woefully barren...you know what that could mean?! Mmm-hmm.

And surprise! Look who's joining in the fun and games!

The Keukenhof Sok is also finished. I love it, too. Both socks fit beautifully!

Thank you Anne for letting me test knit these beauties! :)

These socks were a pure joy to knit.

And what better way to move seamlessly from May into June

than with a little bit of overflowing joy!

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Rimefrost in Fearless Fibers 'Rimefrost'
Keukenhof Sok in Sunshine Yarn 'Cornflower' Classic
this "diptych" of patterns has been brought to you by the most awesome Knitspot Anne!

Mad World

I heart Adam. He is the cat's meow. A standing O from Simon. Be still my beating heart.

And yes, I think we'll be going to the AI tour when it hits PDX this summer.

Happy Friday-eve!

lace light

Nothing takes the chills away like a hot cappucino. Mr. NK and I had a quick meal at my new favorite hang-out in the Pearl district.

Doesn't lace look cool when backlit with window light?

Frosty monday

I've turned the heel on the first Rimefrost sock.

I love this pattern. It actually knits up pretty quickly. I've actually started the second sock and am working the two of them in tandem. Twice the fun!

Saturday was a jammie day spent knitting and watching MI-5...kind of an oxymoron that one. If you're a fan of MI-5, you know that your knitting is put on hold during the exciting parts (i.e. you must look up and actually watch, not just listen) of the show, which if you're a fan you know that is darn near the whole program, except for opening and closing credits. I persevered; thank goodness for the rewind button, right!!?

Happy Monday!!

Late

I'm late, I'm late.
For a very important date.
No time to say "Hello."
Goodbye.

The grant is in.
The socks aren't done.

My feet are bare...

a chill is in the air.

I must run...cuz'

I'm late, I'm late, I'm late.

(with immense apologies to Lewis Carroll!!)

Forecast: Frosty

As in Hoarfrost.

What better way to introduce Rimefrost then along side a frosty bowl of cool vanilla ice cream!

I'm honored and delighted beyond all reason to be test knitting this pattern for the lovely and talented Knitspot Anne! I have her blessing to post my progress...so be forewarned...it's going to be a frosty spring here at Chez NK!

The yarn is a lovely offering from Deb of Fearless Fibers in the colorway Hoarfrost. I've never knit with Deb's yarns before, but I'm thinking I could easily become a convert!

Yum!!

AI speak: Poor Alexis. I liked her. Sadly, the judges probably made the right call not to save her. However, I can't believe that Michael was safe over her...another robbery. I was quaking in my socks that Adam would be in the bottom three...phew. I only saw snippets of his performance (recording issues...big pet peeve when equipment doesn't work as advertised). Mr. NK really liked it (he saw it live)...I thought the snippets were too edgy.

Happy Friday-eve!!!