fair isle

On my own terms, I've decided I enjoy doing this. Or rather the terms are I make it up as I go along. There is a bit of the challenge to this as the bodies of the hats are 133 stitches, a number not easily divisible.

And, I confess, this is all cashmere, pleasurable to knit and wear. These are staying in my collection.

may, eastside of the sierra

Road to Little Lakes Valley trailhead Rock Creek, taken on May 2, could be awhile before any hiking is possible.

And here is the pack station.

We stuck to lower elevations, where the wind seemed to be the major factor.

But on day three we found the perfect spot.