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Oatmeal Circles

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We are just now back from our three month stay in California.  I started this afghan there and almost finished it! I had just two more stripes to sew on when we got home and now I'm working on the border. I'm not sure if I'll go around once or twice. We will see. In other news...the temperature blanket is right on track and up to date. It's so much fun doing just one little square a day and having the feeling of completion!

Another Pair of Socks!

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 Sue gave me a bunch of yarn to make her some socks. Some of it has already been used up into socks. Some of it I was suppose to rewind just because, but I think I'm going to make shorties out of the top two orange/brown balls. Maybe even the tan balls. We will see how it goes. I've finished a green pair for Helena (Sue's yarn) that were quick and easy. I often make short socks because they go so much quicker and sock recipients appreciate short or long socks. And a pink pair (Sue's yarn, again): Once or twice a year I get together with my sisters for a day of shopping and lunch. This time we met at the Olive Garden!  I highly recommend it for their soup, salad and bread sticks lunch combo that is cost effective.  And a grey pair for Sue. Again, I didn't make them very tall and I use four size 5 or size 6 needles worked from the top down. Sooo quick!  Using every minute! Even at the lodge waiting for our food! Another pair of gray socks! I'm losing track. (These...