Little Needles... little stitches... little feet

yes.. they all go together like peas and carrots (thanks for that forrest... no really ... thanks)

i am grafting/kitchenering (i would have never EVthe soles of a pair of tiny blue baby booties for a friend who has just been presented with her first grandchild.. a lovely tiny boy named Sean ... it's a wonderful calm moment making something that will encase a brand new person's toes... film (and photos) at 11...

it's been far too long and i need to make this part of my schedule again i think.. perhaps a bit too long down on the farm??

i've completed my soldier socks.. they are freshly laundered and waiting for the photo op.. perhaps today since they are doing NO ONE any good sitting here looking lonely. I'm out of regulation yarn now.. so i am on to make an order soon... or use some of what i have for leisures.. it's been so long since i've knitted leisure soldier socks ... **sigh**

our little miss had a new sweater for St. Patrick's day and little pink mary-janes for easter - poor angel-face was fighting an ear infection and later a stomach bug... (just in time for easter festivities) but i did get to see her in her easter duds and bonnet... will post of the sweater for sure.. not that everyone in the world is not clamoring to see our girl.. you KNOW you are... LOL

I've also been in the chemo hat business again - i found a really lovely and quick and looking way more complicated than it is hat on Ravelry called the Lotus Hat which is so worth a check out - the link is to the creator's blog and it is a free pattern so do not hesitate.... okay - i will look for my pic of mine.. created out of Tahki Cotton Classic, because it was suddenly summer here on the right coast.. and i know from how hot wigs can be .....




now don'tcha wanna make one?

and in the spirit of returned quotes.....

...i just haven't been able to feel anything.. for a long.. time....