It's Just Too Good to Use!

I purchased this Lorna's Laces very soon after I began my first sock and it has been sitting in my stash calling to me ever since. However, I just can't bring myself to use it, believing it is much too special to use on just any socks. I am saving it until I find my perfect sock pattern or style. I haven't perfected my sock knitting as of yet and I don't want to use this yarn until I am sure the socks will come out JUST RIGHT!

Birthday Socks

I wanted to share this week the special sock project I have been working on for my father in law, whom is struggling with lung cancer right now. I just finished them today and my husband is going for a visit this weekend. I am afraid time is short and precious these days. It was his birthday this past Monday so I finished them at a perfect time. Here is a personal letter that I will include along with his socks.

Dear Dad,
I wanted to make you this pair of socks as my way of letting you know how very special you are to me. You are, you know! I only regret that I didn’t begin them sooner but I am glad that I finished them just in time for a birthday gift. I wish I was there to give them to you in person but I know that you will understand, that it is difficult for me to get the time off from my new job.

As I sat and knitted each and every stitch, thoughts and prayers for you were on my mind. I hope they will warm your feet the way you have warmed my heart with many memorable moments.
Making the socks gave me the time to remember some of the wonderful things, that make you, YOU!

Like how you used to butter Mandy’s toast and then pop it back into the toaster, so it got all nice and melted. Like the huge honorable impression you have made on my boy’s lives (and that includes Jim). Like listening to your deep calming voice, sing gently to all of the little grandchildren. Like looking up at you sitting up so high in the cab of your tractor, when lunch was brought out to the field. Like how the dust left smudges of dirt on your face, after a hard days work. Like how totally handsome you looked on Jim’s and my wedding day.
Like the strong look I saw on your face every time I kissed you on the cheek. Like the wonderful way you took care of mom when she was sick and really needed you…

You are an amazing man and I am truly blessed to have you in my life. I love you so much Dad.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Handspun Checkers

I will start off by announcing, I have quit my new job at Hobby Lobby and have moved on to another new job. I will start on Monday working for a community residential service, that provides care for people with disabilities. I think this job is much more about who I am. I have been a care giver all of my life, and for some strange reason, I thought a change would be fun. I knew I didn't want to sit in an office all day so that was out. I chose retail. Well I have discovered that retail is definitely not for me. I think I will be much more fulfilled in this new position. I will keep you posted, I am so looking forward to my happiness coming back. Hobby Lobby was draining me completely. I just hated it so much.

Anyway, onto the yarn PrOn for the week. I am calling this new handspun yarn "King Me!" because of coarse the black and red reminds me of, a game of checkers.

I really love how the yarn came together and think it will make a perfect hat and scarf set for my new wool winter coat. I can't wait to work with it, It is my best handspun yet. It seems to have a perfect twist, not to loose, not too tight. It is for the most part, a worsted weight yarn.

360 yards and it weighs in at 10 1/2 oz. or 296 gr.