A Trekking Knit Along Progress Report
Week 1-- we knitted the toe, using "Judy's Magic Cast-on". It was the first time I've used that particular cast-on, and I found it to be an improvement over the one I previously used. The toe knitted so quickly that I started (and finished!) the second one on a separate needle.
Week 2 -- the foot features an axis cable that is simple and interesting to knit, and makes your progress seem to go more quickly. It is pretty, as well. There's an eyelet rib at either side of the cable pattern.
I can't wait to see what the heel looks like!
I knit these mittens for Bradley, my grandson, who is 18 months old now! He and his parents are coming for the weekend to ski. All reports are that the skiing at Crystal Mountain is fabulous! The mittens are knit with a double strand of Encore Worsted on size 9 needles, so that they are thick and warm. I used a pattern I found on ravelry.com. The "string" isn't permanently fastened yet so that I can adjust the i-cord to the right length once I have the little guy here to measure.
Winter Activities in Beulah
Put the second weekend of February on your calendars for Beulah's annual Winterfest. Activities include a frozen fish toss, frozen turkey bowling, horseshoes with a toilet seat, horse drawn wagon rides, fishing, a parade and fireworks. If you haven't seen fireworks in the snow, they are spectacular! New events this year are a dog pulling contest and an outhouse race! Also the Darcy Library is hosting their annual fundraiser, Chocolate Champagne and Treasure, on Friday, February 11 at 7 pm. This event is sweet, delicious, bubbly and warm!
I'm working on additions and improvements to the website and adding a facebook page. Still trying to knit some every day.
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