April 22, 2011

new things that are great

Things have been busy lately here in the Doodle house. First I have to show you these fantastic socks I've been testknitting for Susi. She is such a fabulous sock designer. I can't say enough about them. They're challenging, graphically intriguing and super warm and well-fitting. My Rav project page is here. I used a mix of stash yarn to get the colours I liked. Many fingering weight mostly-solid yarns would do. She's also done a fingerless mitts version, which I love.

Thanks Susi for this wonderful pattern!! I know I'll be making these again.

The other news is we have a new friend in our house. She's a 6 month old Lab cross from one of the wonderful shelters here. She's been in foster care for the last while with a fantastic guy and his 2 wee dogs, so he did lots of great work socializing her and helping her with her shyness. This is her first day with us, and she's already adjusting really well. We hope very much that she likes it here. As several of you know I've been searching for the right dog for us for quite awhile.

We're still trying to figure out what name she needs and have come up with a long list of candidates so far. Something will click soon.

Hope you have a great long weekend. Happy Easter!

10 comments:

  1. oh, chris, she's adorable. those ears! those big goofy paws! LOVE. boh wishes her a wonderful adjustment to her new home.

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  2. Beautiful pup!! Congrats!

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  3. Aww, what a sweetie! Hope she's a keeper. Happy Easter to you and yours.

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  4. I'm going to embarrass myself by de-lurking & offering the name that instantly popped into my head: Sophia. Her eyes are calm & wise (but not w/o sass). I love dogs, I hope she's your girl.

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  5. Aww, how beautiful little pup! Congratulations!

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  6. Awww, too cute. I hope she works out for you and your family. Love, love those socks! I am in awe of your colourwork :)

    I'm still trying to put together a colour combo for my Autumn Rose pullover :s

    Happy Easter

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  7. Those socks are amazing!!! I am heading over to Ravelry right now to check them out. Adorable pup too, don't let her eat the socks. ;-)

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  8. Those socks are gorgeous! All that colorwork!!

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  9. I heard via my envious children that a puppy had arrived at your house. She is very cute! The socks are very impressive too! Happy Easter!

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  10. Awww to the pup, wow to the socks!

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