Bits 'n' Pieces

I received my prize for being the first one to finish up the mittens for the Mystery Mitten KAL. It's a skein of Malabrigo. I chose this yarn because it gets so much hype on knitting groups. I was sort of disappointed. Yes, it is a nice, soft 100% Merino yarn.... But it's not that great! Don't get me wrong, it's nice, I love it and it will make up into something nice. But it's not the spun gold everyone carried on about. The color is magnificent, tho....
Here's the second square for the NAS Blanket Blitz. Even with all the color changing, it takes such a short time to crochet up a nine inch block.

I didn't get any work done on my last sock. A Log Cabin Charity blanket arrived in the mail yesterday so I spent most of my knitting time on that. I still have a couple inches to do on that.

Today is working on Mittnz.

A New Blitz

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NAS has started a Blanket Blitz, too. Square by square! We are looking for nine inch squares made with acrylic yarn. Knitted or crocheted. Or if you're more in the mood to make your own blanket, please do. Quilts, polar fleece blankets, anything you'd like. There are prizes for these categories:

1. Completed afghans/blankets in any medium, random drawing
2. Squares -- random drawing
3. Viewer's Choice

I made quite a bit of progress on my Orchid Garden sock, too. The eye doctor saw me right on time and it as a short visit, so not much KIP, but it was a lazy day in the house so I did get to listen to my book(s) and knit. For some reason I was really sleepy and the knitting kept putting me to sleep, hence the crocheting.

I think the heat must be getting to everyone all over. I've read so many blog posts about nasty comments that were left by, generally, by that one nasty person, Anonymous. I sure wish someone would give Anonymous a big hug!