Fred’s Garden Invaded

 

Or, my DoT post, part II. 

So, with the nice weather, I’ve been hanging out on the edge of Fred’s garden.  I cast on for my Bigfoot shawl (called Fredfoot, now) on that edge, and I’m loving how it looks so far.  Yesterday I was too tired to knit lace, so I Clapped on.  I’m well into my increases, and it’s a groovy little pattern repeat, perfect for a day when my braincells turned in before my hands.

I love the way this yarn and this pattern are working together.  That’s 17 rows, so I’m about done with the yoke and ready to move into the body of the shawl.   I can’t wait to block this one!

And a close-up, complete with a Mugsy or Sissy hair.  The yarn’s not really that fuzzy, but I guess that’s why they call them close-ups?  I love that plum-ish shade, which is PRECISELY the color of Fred’s sweet nose…

Now, while sitting at the garden, I noticed a few problems.

Those are tulip leaves.  That is, leaves that have been lunch for the resident critters.  I’d blame it on the deer, but take a look at this and tell me what you think:

See those holes?  I can’t see a deer nose or foot making a hole that little.  We don’t have rabbits.  Any other ideas?

Despite the varmint, a wee little crocus managed to survive.  I need a bigger tripod.  I have a small, short one, but I didn’t have it outside with me yesterday, so it took me about twenty tries to get this shot.  Don’t enlarge it; it’ll be blurry. 

Sissy’s done with puppy shots.  She had a nice visit at the vet’s, and next up is her spaying, once the adult teeth start coming in.  She’s stomping around the office trying to be the center of attention with her blue giant long, fuzzy toy like the ones in the previous post.  Obviously, she’s no worse for wear.

Now, to wrap up things at the shop so we can head home soon to resume knitting by Fred’s garden!