Sock Machine – Back in Business

I should have started with a proper cleaning, but I got back to knitting with my antique sock machine and it was lovely. I recently purchased a ‘bonnet’ to help with casting on – I had been using one of the antique tools that came with it, but it was falling apart and took forever to set up properly. The bonnet is MUCH easier to use, and sturdier. Hopefully this helps me preserve the tool. The sock above is slightly too tight, so I need to mess with tension still, and I need to kitchener stitch the toe – but it took under an hour to complete, and I’m glad that I can use up some stash this way. I have an entire bag of kroy sock yarn to use up, and I’d also like to do a few practice socks while I learn what size my husband wears. You can never have too many socks.

Newest Addition to the Family

This past Mother’s Day saw us add a new member to the family – Mocha, a Pyrenees 9 week old puppy. She’ll grow to about 100-120lbs and I’m hoping everyone bonds with her and we have a great family dog. With my Son’s autism it’s really important (and sometimes difficult) that we find animals who can mesh with our particular situation. So far it’s going wonderful, and I can’t wait to see what sort of adventures everyone gets into.

Going After Warclaw

Me and my husband have been back playing GW2 – and it feels great. We’ve been working on unlocking the roller beetle, and are on the final steps of a collection required to obtain it. In the meantime, I’ve been working towards my Warclaw mount. I have completed the collection aside from the track reward, so once I’m done a bit more PvP I will hopefully get to unlock that, too.

Happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself!

Finally

I FINALLY managed to get Herta completed – a collection that will let me use up some crafting items that otherwise seem to just stack forever in my bank going unused. It was a great feeling, and I can’t wait to move on to the next collection.

Happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself!