I finally decided to cast off Jim’s Hiking socks.  They’ve been on the needles for a while, I wasn’t loving the pattern I came up with and they’re long enough to reach the top of his hiking boots.  This is the first time I’ve ever used Trekking XXL and I love it.  Mostly.  The colors are gorgeous and it’s very soft and sproingy.  It’s also pretty thin for a sock yarn…at least compared to what I’m use to (Opal).  I used a US #1 for these and I really should have used a 0.  Since I have some left1 I’ll have to try a smaller needle next time.

As for yesterday’s FO, “Berger”, I now have some modeled shots.  I don’t know…dad isn’t looking too happy.  Maybe he doesn’t like the sweater?  Maybe all the crops died? 2  At least it fits well.

1. I was using two skeins for long socks for Jim’s size 12 feet.  Plans changed, see above. [↩]
2. Inside joke.  You know those old western pictures?  Well, when we were kids, dad and the four of us took one of those.  Before the photographer shot dad said something to the effect of pretend all of our crops died and we’re starving. [↩]