RSI

I have a deadline - tomorrow is Geoff's birthday and I decided weeks ago to knit some socks with some 6 ply Opal yarn in blue and grey. I left it to the last minute though and as you can see, I have another 20 minutes to go, but I have such sore hands after an afternoon of frenzied knitting at the Group today.

I have reinforced the heels and toes with another strand of 4 ply - I hope this is a good idea, I was trying to think of ways to make them last a bit longer. I hope he likes them - I think he will!

I have been thinking about this blog lately and about my reason for starting it. I had been enjoying other people's musings for ages and thought this would be a good way to share what I do - mostly with my far flung family. The last post made me smile so much - I mean the comments posted.

Firstly, its very gratifying to hear from people I have never met but who have happened by from their own blogging world. THANK YOU for your interest - you are all really lovely!

But also all three of my lovely kids left comments. Go and have a look! Martha is in Bristol - nice to know that she is sorting out her paid work. Owen lives here with us! but always good to discover new ways of communicating! John is coming to the end of a year of volunteer work in South Africa and we have all missed him SOOOO much!! We are going to visit him very soon and I for one can hardly wait!

I found this link yesterday and thought we could all have a go - Wateraid is such a good charity and how often do you sign a petition for something and then wonder what happened to the cause? Everyone at Knitting is going to have a go!

I don't usually do this many words. So here are some corners of my garden that have grown themselves without any help from me to leave you with.

Comments

[laurie]

what are those flowers at the top? chamimole? i think they are so beautiful, i would like to grow them. thanks!

[Zoe]

Count me in on the Water Aid link. Come on everyone, if we all knit at least one square, we will make a difference.
Geoff should love the socks. Flowers are pretty.

[kristin]

i'm quite impressed by the socks. and what gorgeous, gorgeous flowers!

[wendy]

Gorgeous socks and flowers. Hope your rsi is improving.

[Sheila]

Hi, just have to say what fabulous socks, Geoff will love them, tell him Happy Birthday from me and Alan.
You have a lot to answer for, I have just sent for patterns and wool to start knitting socks myself, so if Alan has to wait for his tea, its your fault!!...:)
The flowers are great.

[Dad.]

The yellow flowers, (Limnanthes douglasii) always make a good show but their beauty is enhanced by the brilliant photographic work.....guess who this is? Well done love, another interesting episode in your very interesting life. Geoff will love the socks. Lots of love.

Dad.

[tania]

ooh lovely socks and lovely garden!
now to go read the comments from last post!
:)
thanks for your comment on my moving!
xox

[Annie]

The blog just gets better and better! Loved the flowers, Katie - and looking forward to seeing them on Saturday when the knitting group invade. I hope for sunshine, but it'll be a joy anyway. I hope Geoff had a fab birthday and is enjoying the socks.

love,
Annie

[wendy]

Katie you have inspired me to knit a ripple for the river have bought some blue wool today. Thanks

[weirdbunny]

Loving your flowers. The colours of those socks are so nice. They remind me of the sea.

[Siri]

That's what I do with my socks, too, either with an extra strand of 4 ply or thinner reinforcing yarn and yes, it certainly does make them last longer.