Despite the lengthening daylight hour of May, spare time tightens up dramatically.  Little League games, a huge "party month" with birthdays and family celebrations all month, plus the necessary work to be done to expand the vegetable/flower garden...

Here are a few of the blocks I've been puttering around with:

These mitered squares and quick to work up, and help me make use of stash that I've, well, stashed.  My "theme" for the blanket will be a travelogue - yarn collected from various family trips or given to me from other family members who have brilliant taste in bringing home souvenirs.

Also in process is this sock:

I'm think of calling it "socktopus" as I am still negotiating the "sock on 2 circular needles" technique.  I like it very much, just have to keep my traditional "dpn" method in the recesses of my mind.  Fortunately, I've only pulled out the needle twice, and I think I've got that aspect under control.  The internet is so great - watched Cat Bordhi's technique on YouTube.  Check out the link from her site here.

Hoping you are all enjoying fair weather and sunny skies, and can catch a few minutes here and there to knit.

Peace & Love,

Liz