Oh no! More socks . . .

No wonder you need a shoehorn to close Goldisox's top drawer: it's stuffed with socks!

This pair of Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Denim Blue) socks went into the rotation in early January and has probably been through the washer and dryer at least fifty times since then. Yes, they look a little scruffy but they've stayed soft and remain hole-free.


Nobody would call this boot sock pretty but according to Goldisox, you could wear this in a blizzard without shoes and your feet would stay warm. Pretty good endorsement, if you ask me. They were made from some tweedy Sirdar Highlander I had lying around. I think I used US5s over 40 or 44 stitches. I'd have to sit down and count to be sure. They've seen a whole lot of washer/dryer action too.



And this popped up in yesterday's mail. My editor sent along the first copy. First reaction? Elation. Second reaction? Terror. It's almost time to face the music . . .

I Missed You!

I really did. I missed all of you so much. I've written at least ten witty and entertaining blog posts in my head the last two weeks but so far not a single one of them has made it to my keyboard. Which led me to the realization that I don't need to be witty or entertaining right now. I just need to be here with all of you and tell you that 1) I'm still alive and 2) I finished my book and 3) I've been knitting socks.

And let's face it, the socks are what's important. Nothing fancy. Just plain old vanilla heel-flap/gusset/Magic Loop cuff-down socks in Berroco Comfort and Lion Brand Wool-Ease and some unidentifiable brightly-colored sock yarn that I'd cleverly wound into two matching balls then tossed away the ball band. Clearly I like to live dangerously.

I promise lots of stuff tomorrow night or Thursday. I have to tell you about the cold that became the flu, New Year's Eve in the emergency room, the Book that Wouldn't Die, and knitting plans for 2009 and beyond.

But mostly I wanted to say hi and to let you know that I'm giving away a baker's dozen books (all mine so if you were looking for Stephen King or Harlan Coben I apologize) over at Yankee Romance Reviewers. The info is in my guest blog (which is about The Call) (you know The Call: the "I want to buy your book" call) which you can find right here.

I'm so glad to be back among the knitting again!