A Summer KAL!

 If you've followed this blog for a while, you may recall

that I'm a big fan of Lara Smoot's knitted designs.

Above is Lara's Ferry Beach pattern 

that I knitted for my very dear friend

 and college room mate, Karen Johnson.

 And here is Lara's Mirrored Step pattern 

which I knitted for myself.   :)

These and the rest of her patterns are available 
on her Etsy shop.  
I have found each one easy to read, as well as to knit. 

No stress, just fun and relaxing. 

Now, just in time for summer knitting,
Lara is kicking off her newest sock pattern,

 ~ Aquasocks ~

 

She's hosting summer-long KAL for any of her sock patterns.

Lara has great prizes lined up, and there's already 
 plenty of excited chatter on Ravelry.  
Be sure to join Lara's Summer of Socks fun here!

A big thanks to Tracy for loaning me this 
stack of her beloved childhood books.
Fairy tales illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Sigh. 

I didn't want to be one of those bloggers who fills the space 

talking about her cat, but....

this moment was priceless. 

Stanley is rocking the wooden stake back and forth. 

The chipmunk remains steadfast.