Farewell...

From the Back Yard began in 2006 as a place to keep track of my knitting projects.

Those of you who blog know the time and thought that goes into even the shortest of posts--time that could (and possibly should) be spent doing other things.

After much consideration over many months, I have decided to take a sabbatical from blogging. This will most likely be a permanent move. For now, my knitting projects will remain on Ravelry.

To my readers--and especially those who have faithfully commented on even those mundane stockinette socks--thank you. You have warmed my heart.

Monkeying Around

Another opportunity to make a monkey---missed! Instead, another pair of my favorite brown monkey socks were born. If they fit my grandson, they will be his.
Yarn: Järbo Garn Mini Raggi - 75% wool, 25% Nylon, colorway 68074, brown.
Pattern: Improvised, using the Band Heel spreadsheet. No gusset!
Needles: #1 (2.25mm) dpns
Comments: The Band Heel seems to fit just fine. You might not even notice the difference between it and a regular flap. But it sure is nice not to have to do the gusset thing. Give it a try on your next pair of socks!

Big Socks

Yarn: MC: Lang Jawoll colorway Navy, CC: Lana Gross Meilenweit, colorway Burgundy 1273.
Pattern: My own, for The Judge.
Needles: #1 (2.5mm) dpns
Comments: It took me months to finish these, not because they were difficult. They just take a whole lot of uninteresting knitting as they are for a size 13 foot. And they are a very dark navy (darker than shows in these photos) so most of the knitting was done during the daylight hours. But his feet will be warm this winter!