Here is what I want to know...

I was reading some UK blogs today, one in particular that I always think is brilliant Yarnstorm.
Take a look at what she creates...and the colours in her blog...well they would brighten up any day!
The other led me to wonder which cast-on method is preferred by sock knitters, so here is what I would like to know from YOU!

Which cast on method do you prefer to use for socks??

Please comment! I will wait until the end of the week, and if there are a substantial number of answers, then I will do the stats! I myself am confused on what seems to be the most popular or best way, maybe its just the easiest way that I am looking for? But what truly gives the best cuff?
I would appreciate hearing from you!!

Happy Day to All!

Hi everyone, I can't believe it has been a few weeks since I posted! Anyway, today as we know, is Mothers Day. As my boys know, I don't really like to think about it so much, as 2 years ago, it fell the day before my mom passed away. I remember it well, she was unable to speak, but still (as she was my best friend) we probably had the best conversation we had ever had. I joked with her, I shared everything with her, and I told her not to worry. So here we are 2 years later, and I find it difficult to not go out and buy her a card.
I sit here with tears in my eyes, thinking of all the time that we spent together, and how I would always make a point of seeing her on Mother's Day, usually buying her flowers, as we lived in the same city. The weather here is beautiful, and I am able to spend time in the garden, as I love, and was my mom's favorite passtime. Listening to the birds, and putting all of our energy into improving our garden, as we tend to do every weekend, this is what gives me peace.
I have been working on my knitting, knitting a baby hat on DPN's for my sister, and attempting socks, hey its going well! I am hoping to continue on a baby sweater that my mom had 1/2 finished for my son when he was born, but never finished. I thought that this would be a nice gift for my sister, when her first arrives in a few months.
So, for now a toast, to all the mom's out there - and to the knitting, that gives us peace, and also brings back the nicest of memories about our mom's .
To my mom, I miss you terribly, but am thankful that you are at peace and out of pain, and thankful that you taught me how to knit all those years ago, and how I never would have imagined at that time that it would turn into my passion!

Here is my family!

Hi Again, This is my hubby and son in March at my SIL's wedding!
I so love my boys!!

They take away the stress...and encourage me to knit!

Sunny Days Are Here Again..!!

Hey Knitter, yes I am being a slacker, actually took pictures last weeknd to post, but never got around to it. We finally have some nice weather, after a LONG winter, the buds are finally appearing, and my Hostas are starting to come up!! Exciting!!
So here are some recent pics:
Firstly, here is the completed sock...yes how could you tell it was my first one! I had a good laugh knitting it, maybe I should publish the pattern..NOT! As I mentioned before I didn't even clue in that I wasn't doing k2p2 rib until I was about 1/3 of the way into it!
Hey...here's a close up!! Hardy Har Har!

The heel...not too bad, but I am starting to wonder whether I will be able to do it again!


I am going to attempt today to start a new pair today (looong break here in the blog while I deal with some business issues on the phone....ok 1hr later!)

Where was I, oh yeah, the sock, well I am not knitting a mate for it, that's for sure, thought that I would use some nice spring-like sock yarn this time, I have some Trekking that I bought last weekend at the Knitters Frolic in Toronto - nice striping pale green etc.
By the way, the Knitters Frolic, was great to go to, but I thought knitters were supposed to be gentle folk! I was pushed around, and then glared at when I said "excuse me" to have access to the yarn on display -- hey, you know what, don't stand and read patterns in the middle of everyone, while at the same time discussing your personal life!!!!!!!! There are some people who want to buy .. oh yeah, and don't stand in the line up to pay, only to say "I'm not in line!!!!###%!" I did buy a ball winder and a swift though, yey!!

In other knitting I am making this for my future nephew, actually using Sugar N' Cream (trying to use up all the millions of balls that I purchased last summer!)




I think I mentioned this in the last post, I have now finished the sleeves, in white, and won't be putting the pocket on. So I just have to do the finishing, this was a very easy project for those who might want to try it.

Well, the garden, and knitting calls again!
Ummm, do I seem stressed!!!!!!! Next time my post will be involve less ranting!!! TTFN
I was in a great mood until my business call! Always on a Friday afternoon!