Yesterday, I was visiting my parents’ house for the afternoon.  While I was there, a GIANT bird came and perched on a rock in the yard.  He was a red-tailed hawk (discerned after a look through several bird books).  He was very handsome, sitting there braving the cold, feathers ruffling in the wind.  I got many good photos of him.  Here are a few:

On to the socks.  I have been knitting socks this winter.  As those of you who know me know, this is really just about ALL I ever knit.  I know how to knit other things, I just like socks.   Socks are small, not too difficult, and quick.  In other words – instant gratification!  It’s amazing how quickly they shape up.  They start out as just a short row of loops, become a small cuff, and then before you know it, there is a finished sock in your hands!

The first pair below was a little more time consuming, because there was color changing involved.  I sent this pair off in the mail today to my friend Laurie.  The second pair is the pair I finished today.  I loved that this yarn did its own striping with the variegation.  I made these to fit me.  I have made MANY pairs of socks, but only kept a few.  I figured it was my turn.

I may try knitting something else next…other than socks, that is.

Thanks for reading.  Enjoy your day!