I started on Knitty‘s Breeze some time ago with Knit Picks‘ Risata. The pattern is simple enough (minus a few mistakes on my end due to exciting Law & Order: SVU episodes) and I’m almost done with one sock (left with grafting the toes). However, when I tried on the sock, it’s a little too snug for me. So now I’m wondering if Risata will stretch or shrink during wash. That’ll determine if I should frog the sock and make it bigger. I don’t want to make it bigger and then have it stretch out to epic proportions after the wash. I know, I know, do a swatch right?

I still suck at picking up stitches for the gusset. Check out the hole! Blech! If I don’t re-knit this thing, I’ll have to patch up the holes. Yes, holes. There’s one on each side.

Also, I love, LOVE the colour of the yarn.

One of my favourite things to receive in the mail is post cards. A lovely lady from Minnesota has sent me one for the Random Acts of Kindness going on at Crochetville. Thank you, FGM. :)

How lucky am I to get another RAoK package? This time it’s from a pair of cute furry elves in NJ. A pair of lovely rattan handles (perfect for another fat bottom bag!), stitch markers and some gorgeous crocheted goodies. The photo of the elves in their holiday finery made me laugh. Thank you, adorable elves. :)

One of my favourite forums, Crochetville, started Random Acts of Kindness where forum users can post a wish list of 10 items which other forum users can grant out of the kindness of their hearts. There’s a special RAOK just for the month of July known as Holidays in July. I’ve been fortunate enough to have some of my wishes granted by a generous elf in Houston, Texas. She has very kindly sent me a pair of bag handles, some gorgeous stitch markers (hand made!) and a note. Thank you, elf! :)