With the amazing mathematical algorithms courtesy of Random.org, I got six completely random numbers, and matched them up to the corresponding number on the sidebar.

The Socktoberfest 2005 prize winners are:

Sarah at Bluegarter.org wins the Fleece Artist Merino donated by Simply Socks Yarn Company!

Kristi at NeedleFingers wins the donated Opal 6-ply from Yarnzilla.com!

Anne at Knit 'Nabler wins the Woolarina hand-dyed sock yarn!

Sydney at As the Yarn Turns wins the goodie bag from DiscountYarnSale.com!

Rose at Enchanted Ewe wins the Opal Handpaint donated by Jess!

Eyeleen at Knitting by Eye wins the Mountain Colors Bearfoot donated by me!

CONGRATS!

So are you one of the lucky six??? If so, please EMAIL ME!

**If I do not hear from you within 48 hours of the time this entry posts, a new winner will by randomly selected. These prizes cannot linger

(Didn't get lucky here? there is still time to join Kira's contest–deadline is tonight at 11pm Pacific time!)

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You did know that all socks STARTED in the month of October counted, right? Cause I got about a MILLION emails in the past few days telling me you are all racing to finish! Don't kill yourselves, girlfriends! I still have WIP socks too!

I will be updating with the remaining Socktoberfest 2005 news until there is no more news to share… but that does not mean that you can wait till Socktoberfest 2006 before you finish them!

I only finished one pair of socks this month…

…and that was technically before Socktoberfest officially started!

I do have one sock of a pair finished…

…and another one on the needles (Dublin Bay in yesterday's post)

This is a no-pressure knitalong for a reason–I didn't want pressure on myself!

That being said, there are SO MANY wonderful finished pairs I just have to share! If you don't see your name up here and you have a finished pair, let me know by leaving a comment to this post, and I will get your name up here ASAP!

Siow Chin Wanda Jan Teresa C Brooke Diane Vicki Margene Lori

Bethe Kate Christine CJ Leah Ina Anne-Ruth sUsAn Jennifer

Carola Bliss Rachel Say Elaine Jessica Anne Elspeth Kirsty

Siri Yahaira Terhi Vicki Phia Laura Amanda Jessica

Carole Esther Jane Liz Joelene Jenn Jane Ragan Mary

Tacha Yuvee Tara Brenda Wendy Anny Chelle Teri Bonne Marie

And in case you just can't stop knitting socks, here two more knitalongs you may be interested in: Anmiryam's Fuzzy Feet-along! and PixiePurls' Solid Sock KAL!

Lastly, I was tagged for this meme by my friends, Yahaira and Winnie…

What is your all time favourite yarn to knit with?

Although I found out about LB Cotton Ease in its "twilight" months (right before it got discontinued), I so enjoyed working with it. I made a pullover, and have some stash Cotton Ease for a tank, a baby knit, and another pullover or hoodie. I love the texture of it, and how easy it is to get gauge with. I also really enjoyed working with Dale of Norway Sisik yarn.

Your favourite needles?

Addi Natura circs. Great pointy tip, and sturdy bamboo. Perfect needles in my book. In terms of straights, I also like bamboo. DPNs? I like bamboo and metal for socks.

The worst thing you've ever knit?

I don't even have a picture of it because it was so bad… it was my first scarf ever… knit with LB Woolease Thich and Quick. It was a kit that we used in my first knitting class. It was an ugly color, and my gauge as so uneven… better left unseen!

Your most favorite knit pattern? (maybe you don't like wearing it…but it was the most fun to knit)

I really enjoyed making my Tempting sweater. It was a very simple ribbed pattern. I liked the yoke construction, and used this same technique for my Balmoral cardigan. However, I don't like the way Tempting wears–it has stretched so much since I made it… it is not a good fit anymore. I think I may unravel it and reknit it about 2 sizes smaller one of these days… I also loved knitting the "Kahlo" afghan for my sister's wedding present. I saw it again while in Hawaii, and I think I need one of my own!

Most valuable knitting technique?

Short rows. I have only used them on socks, but the technique is perfect for busty girls (like me) who need a little more room up top.

Best knit book or magazine?

I am consistently happy with Interweave Knits–sometimes they may only have one of two things I like, and some great articles. Other times they have a magazine full of beautiful things. I also really like Last Minute Knitted Gifts, and have one knit from that book on the needles, and another waiting in the wings.

Your favourite knit-a-long?

I have not joined too many knitalongs because I don't like the pressure to finish… however, I have started two no-pressure knitalongs myself. I don't want to "toot my own horn" but I just loved the way that Socktoberfest 2005 caught on and the inspiration I received from each and every blogger in the group. I learned SO MUCH. Little tips and techniques were so helpful. It was a great community effort. So much so that I can't wait for Socktoberfest 2006!

Your favourite knitblogs?

This is not the way I roll, girlfriends. I don't play favorites. However, I will say, I have met so many fabulous knitbloggers, my Bloglines has grown to over 300 people. It is hard to keep up with all of you!

Your favourite knitwear designer?

I find myself consistently attracted to Kim Hargreaves designs, Veronik Avery, and Teva Durham. I like many of Stef's patterns, especially the new cardi.

The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)

Accessory: Colinette Giotto scarf (I just wore this tonight!)

Garment: Dale of Norway Balmoral cardigan

Tag: This is a fun and informative meme. If you liked reading my answers, and want to answer them on your blog, go for it! Consider yourself tagged by Lolly

We are home. Safe and sound… and cold! You know those commercials (I think they are for Sierra Mist) when the unsuspecting individual is hit by an arctic blast? Well, that is a little how Kris and I felt when we stepped off the plane. Mind you, the sun had already set here in Maryland, and it was about 30 degrees! Brrr!

The flight was long and uncomfortable… you know how it is trying to sleep on a plane–nearly impossible. Nevertheless, we got home to our puppies and kitties and our little house on the big road.

Just to relive some of the warmer days, here are the remaining pics from Hawaii: Thursday’s snorkeling adventure at Hanauma Bay, and the Paradise Cove luau.

Hanauma Bay on Oahu’s southeast side

This was my first time to try snorkeling. I am not exactly an adept athlete… and especially not when it comes to water sports. However, I really enjoyed this adventure. See all the grayish brown spots in the water? That is the coral reef–and in that coral reef live lots of fishies!

Neither of these are original Lolly pics, because I did not have an underwater camera, but all of these fish are ones that we saw–right in front of our faces! The top picture includes various butterly fish, parrot fish, and some others that I don’t know the names of. The bottom picture shows the most common fish we saw on our day of snorkeling: Convict Tangs. They are so beautiful and stay in tight schools that move very quickly. We also saw several Humuhumu-nukunuku-apua’a — the state fish of Hawaii. I practiced the word all week and finally got it down!

After our fun in the sun (too much fun! I got burnt on my right leg–which is pretty easy for me to do considering I have a ghost complection. Oh well…) we headed back to Mimi’s for a little R&R before our night at the luau.

We went to the Paradise Cove luau, located on the western coast of the island. Because we were in the west, we got some great sunset shots–among them, one of the three of us:

We each got a complimentary shell lei, and some drink coupons. We all had a free mai tai, and then Kris and I sampled the different Blue Hawaiians, Lava Flows, Tropical Itches, and Pina Coladas. They were small glasses though… just so you know! We were not even tipsy when we left.

Before the big meal, Mimi and I made some wrist leis with fresh plumerias and orchids, and both of us got temporary tattoos on our arms. Mimi’s is a pink plumeria, and mine is a hibiscus.

The actual luau was fun. Lots of good foods–plenty for meat eaters, and a pretty good portion for the vegetarians too. They had plenty of salads to sample, a large tray of veggies and fruits, and some different breads. I even tried the poi. Not too bad–pretty much tasteless.

On Friday, Mimi and I did some shopping and hanging out. We hit Aloha Yarns in Kaneohe. They had some nice things that I had not seen before–like Bouton d’Or, but I found them much more expensive than Yarn & Friends in Honolulu. One thing that I noticed in both of the yarn shops that I went to was the popularity of the knitted and crocheted leis. They were pretty cute, and definitely held up longer than the flower version!

These leis often use copious amounts of fun fur–but they are still pretty cute! Many also have bobbled ribbon yarns that look like little flowers, and usually have a grosgain ribbon as a tie. I saw two books sold in the stores that explain the technique further for those of you that are interested: Making Eyelash Crochet Leis and Making Ribbon Leis. It is a good way to bust the stash of eyelash yarns and make a cute little accessory for a costume or every day wear! I may even try one myself!

After our day, we said our sad goodbyes to Mimi and Dan and headed to our departure gate. We had a red-eye to LAX, and the whole red-eye thing definitely held true. Kris and I were so tired. We caught the next plane to Baltimore and got a little more rest on that flight before getting home. My mom and dad picked us up and took us to get a quick dinner.

As I unpacked and went through the backlog of snail mail, I looked over all of the goodies that amassed!

Chris was such a lovely hostess! She showed us all such a lovely time in Honolulu and Waikiki. She was so kind, she even gave me an aloha bag of goodies. Inside, she included a pair of amazing handknit socks (!) an adorable mug designed in Hawaii, some chocolates (not pictured–you do the math) and some handmade notecards customized with my initials and with verses and phrases about friendship. I was so moved by her lovely spirit and hospitality. Chris, I was so thrilled to meet you! it is a great day when an online friend becomes a real-life friend!

Also from my unpacking–the yarn I picked up at Yarn & Friends. Five skeins of Katia Dolby–perfect for a tank next summer. Also in the pile was Mimi’s early birthday present to me: Two skeins of Cascade Fixation! Chris got the same colorway, so we will have matching socks one of these days!

The Ziploc bags are from Knotty Gnome Sara, my Sock Scrap Swapper. She sent me some real goodies, perfect for some baby socks, kids socks, and even some small scarves. Thanks! In the back, there are two large cones –white and sky blue– that my Momma found at the thrift store. They are a great quality cotton/rayon with little nubs throughout. I have a perfect pattern in mind–based on something I saw at a great store in Hawaii. More on that later. Thanks Mom–and only 50 cents for each cone!! Also, I got a review copy of Vicki Howell’s newest book, New Knits on the Block from Sterling Publishers. A full review and some pattern pics will follow. First glance through? Some really cute and whimsical patterns/costumes for the kiddies!

I am beginning to realize that this may be the longest post I have ever written… but I still have some things to tell you! Are you good? You can take a breather and stretch your legs if you need to… make sure and come back to see all of the other things…

The Other Things I Have to Share

I didn’t do much in Hawaii, other than enjoy Hawaii. I took two books to read for school, and I got about 275 pages done on the plane (and on the beach that one day), but didn’t touch the other one, much less write the paper that I was supposed to write for tomorrow’s class. Oh well, it was one of those optional (but highly encouraged) sort of deals. Just so you know, I did not get that much knitting done either.

Sleeve 1 of my Klaralund was an easy airplane knit. I am in the extended garter section which also serves as the bodice/bust for the sweater. I love the Noro striping, but the Silk Garden has a lot of “stuff” in it. Has anyone else noticed this? Like little bits of grass and strings? I just pick them out as I go along. It is still nice to work with though. The little novelty project on the side is a belt/sash that I am making for Mimi. I think it is a Reynold yarn-forgot the name though. I am just going to go until the yarn runs out. So far, it is working up pretty well. I know she will like it. She wears belts and sashes like I wear scarves!

My Dublin Bay sock attracted some attention on the plane. Three of the flight attendants were also knitters, and were amazed at the small needles. I love meeting knitters when knitting in public! During the flight, one came up and talked to me for about 20 minutes about her different projects etc. Then she sent her friends! I actually turned the heel on this sock already… the picture is a little old. It does show the lovely yarn and lace though!

As for a Socktoberfest post, I have many items to share with you…but those will have to wait till tomorrow! There are many finished pairs by your fellow Socktoberists, and even some new knitalongs you can join since Socktoberfest is coming to a close.

**Also, don’t forget to check in with me tomorrow night for the names of the WINNERS of the prizes! I have SIX prizes to give away to Socktoberists!

Thanks to Simply Sock Yarns for the donated Fleece Artist Merino, to Yarnzilla for the donated Opal 6-ply, Woolarina for their donated hand-dyed sock yarn, DiscountYarnSale.com (Jeanie) for the donated knitting bag full of goodies, and to Jess for her donation of Opal Handpaint.

…and here is what I am offering up… some Mountain Colors Bearfoot in Mountain Twilight colorway.

You could be the lucky winner

Our days have been so packed… but I am enjoying every moment of it. It is hard to believe that we leave for home tomorrow. I wish we could stay longer–there is so much more that I would like to experience! It looks like another trip is necessary. Not only to see my dear sister, but to experience more of this amazing place.

After our lovely day with Chris and her family last Monday, we had a nice dinner and relaxation time at Mimi’s house.

On Tuesday, we headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the north side of the island. I am so glad we did… this place was amazing. There are sections for eight of the major island(s) in Polynesia. Each section has guides from that area, authentic clothing, foods, and housing. Each section also has two shows that they perform throughout the day. One is a cultural “hands on” show with arts, crafts, dance, or music. The other show is dancing, cultural rites, singing and playing instruments.

There is a canal in the middle of the park. Each island has a flat canoe that they row down the canal while there are dancers on top of it! One guy fell in the water–but I was not sure if it was scripted or not

These particular dancers are from Tahiti.

After seeing these temporary tatoos on everyone, we finally tracked down the hut–in Marquesas–where they were giving them out.

Mimi got a turtle and I got a woodcut design. I actually liked the look of it alot But I am too big of a wuss to get a real tattoo–so the temporaty tattoo was the perfect fit!

We went to every show we could fit in, plus an IMAX show about coral reefs and their importance to Polynesia.

We learned so much that day about the islands’ cultures–we had a lesson in the history and evolution of the ukulele, did some Tahitian hula dancing, and tried some fresh poi.

It was a wonderful time, and the Polynesian Cultural Center is highly recommended if you are planning a trip to Oahu

There is also a luau at the PCC several times a week, but we opted out of this one, in favor of another one on the other side of the island (we are going to that tonight!)

Tuesday was a late night… Mimi’s husband, Dan, finally returned from his latest training session–he got in about 1am from California. He was gone for 6 weeks, and we were all very happy to see him (especially Mimi!) We did not wait up, but we did get to see him the next morn…

We woke up early to make it to Waikiki to meet with our guide and group for the Waterfall Hike. Our group was through Oahu Nature Tours, which is an eco-tourism company that specializes in flora and fauna of Oahu. Our guide was a native Hawaiian, and added so many great aspects about mythology, geology, native farming techniques, etc.

We were tired after our hiking tour, but it was one of the best things I have ever done. I learned so much and saw so many sights.

That evening, we hit a local bar and grill for some fun with Mimi and Dan. It was so much fun to hang out with both of them and have a few drinks–we got there right before Happy Hour was over

Pinky’s was a great restaurant, and while they had tons of entrees for the meat-eaters in the group, they also had some great salads and sides for my veggie meal.

…and when we got home, we had some fun playing dress-up in Dan’s field gear… wow, is that stuff heavy! Here are Dan and Kris in the vest and helmet

…and just for fun, here is the picture of me in the gear. What a load.

Yesterday, we went snorkeling on the southeast side of the island at Hanauma Bay. I have some pictures to share of our snorkeling, and our evening luau. Those are going to have to wait for another day though… probably when I get home to Maryland.

Many thanks to you all who have read along with me while this blog became more of a travel blog instead of a knitting blog! I hope you have enjoyed it. Knitting news will return soon–I still want to show you the lovely yarn I got at the shop here in Hawaii, and my knitting lesson with Mimi

So, we leave Hawaii tonight (10/28) and will be flying through the night. Tomorrow, we will get home–where it is apparently quite cold and rainy. Hmm–well, Hawaii was a dream while it lasted!

Aloha~

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 I have SO many updates to share! I wish I could go through individually and comment on each pair of socks on each of your blogs, but in the meantime, I want to thank you all for the success of Socktoberfest 2005! So many of you saw the spirit of it that I first imagined–and while these past few days have been a little lacking on my part, you all have really kept it going so well!

And here are some lovely finished socks! Go see them and comment to your fellow Socktoberist!

Aimee Agnes Barb Kristin Carolyn Ada Beth

April Christine Kimberly Ariane Donna Fannie Gwen

Courtney Saun Jess Lisa Nadine Paula Isela

Jennifer Janine Danielle Norma Ruth Kathy Heather

**Remember, there are some fabulous gifts for the Socktoberists–I will draw names with a random number generator on Monday, OCTOBER 31st! So, check in on this day to see if you are the lucky winner of the great prizes!

Kris and I checking the rocks for ocean life on the North Shore of Oahu. We saw many tiny snails and crabs on the rocks, and more came in with each wave.

Even if it rained all day last Saturday, our plans were not ruined. When in Hawaii, things are just better. We woke up and hit the flea market/swap meet in Honolulu. I got some great souvenirs and some little gifties for the family. Kris came away with a souvenir of his own.

Play that little tune on the ukulele, Kris! He has played guitar for years, so he was able to pick up some chords pretty quickly. I even strummed a few notes… I am not so good at it though.

(See the afghan behind Kris? that was one of the wedding presents I gave them… Kahlo afghan, remember?)

We also visited the Dole Pineapple Plantation in the center of the island.

It was still pouring down, but we took a train ride around the plantation and learned so much about the history and culture of the pineapple in Hawaii. It was fascinating! We also got some pineapple sorbet. I never knew that pineapples could be pink and red! This plant was near the entrance, where they displayed their most unique plants–I had no idea that they grew this way either.

Saturday night was one of the nights I was the most excited about! Mimi moved to Hawaii in June, and already, she had the starring role in a big production here on the island. She plays Nellie Forbush in South Pacific! Kris and I planned this trip back in the spring (before she was even married and moved here) and our trip coincided with her play. We were so happy to see her!

Here she is in the middle, in the beautiful red dress. This costume is from one of the last scenes in the play. It is my favorite! The production has a florist that makes fresh leis for every week’s show. Here she is with two of her co-stars. Her performance even attracted some local attention in the newspapers: South Pacific at Paliku Theatre, and a review from the Honolulu Advertiser (okay, so one of the critics was not so nice… but they play was great–everyone there thought so!)

It was too funny: everyone there immediately recognized me as her sister. Of course, the next question was, “Do you have a voice like Maryn?” well, the answer is no… I only sing to the car radio!

On Sunday, Mimi had her matinee performance, so Kris and I hung out at the beach.

I had to fit in some homework, so I just carted it along with me, and sat out in the sun. It was the most enjoyable reading session I have had. It was not such a chore when I had the sea right next to me!

Mimi’s Sunday performance also went well, and when she got home, we fixed dinner, and watched the first episodes of the first season of LOST. Kris and I love the show, and Mimi is into it now too! The show is actually filmed on Oahu, and it was amazing to see some of the same mountains and beach fronts on the show. I got a little knitting time in on Sunday night. I am turning the heel on my Dublin Bay sock, and I am nearly finished with the sleeve of Klaralund. Pictures soon to follow.

Monday was also another day I could not wait for! We started off the morning early with a trip to Pearl Harbor. It was a beautiful clear day, and the museum and the memorial were top-notch. We toured the museum itself, and then took a short boat ride across the water to the Pearl Harbor memorial itself, where the USS Arizona still lies in the water. You can clearly see the battleship under the water. It was a stunning sight.

You can see the small white building over my shoulder in the top picture. That is the memorial built over the sunken ship–the memorial itself is pictured below. (the sun was right in our eyes, hence our weird faces in the photo!)

And for our afternoon activities, we met up with the lovely Chris and her awesome family! We had a dinner at a great Vietnamese restaraunt in Honolulu, (So good!) and then headed out to have some fiber adventures! Our first stop, Isle Knits, was closed on Mondays, but we did a quick rebound and headed over to Yarn & Friends (also in Honolulu). We were able to chat with the owners, and I snapped this pic of Chris, her husband, J, and her two adorable kids. She calls them “Bossy” and “Stinky” on her blog. However, the kids were not bossy or stinky whatsoever. They were great and so well-behaved!

Meeting Chris was fabulous! It just reaffirmed my earlier notion that KNIT BLOGGERS ARE THE BEST PEOPLE EVER. It is just stunning that I can go halfway across the world and find someone who loves knitting and blogging as much as I do. It was a pleasure to meet you Chris, and I thank you for your wonderful hospitality and generosity!! (check out her great blog for some more photos of our fun day–our memory card got filled up!)

More details about our afternoon activities and yarn shop spoils in the next post We have four more days in Hawaii and still so many things planned.

Aloha~

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Thank you for keeping the Socktoberfest spirit alive, girls! I have not paid too much attention to my socks–but I am so inspired by all of your progress reports! I have received so many great emails about finished socks in the past two days alone. At this point, I really need people to email me or comment when they have a finished pair or some Socktoberfest news. I am not able to surf around the blogs and check. Thank you!!Here are some of the amazing finished pairs! Please go check them out: they are all so wonderful!

Paula Karen Stephanie Denise Erin

Miriam Jess Becky Folkcat Judy

Adelle Kathy Grumperina Teresa Erica

Catrin Michelle April Cara Chris

You have to check out Becca’s new pattern too! She wrote up the pattern for the socks she just finished–these are so great!

The plane ride was long and cramped, but the minute we stepped off the plane at Honolulu airport, we felt rejuvenated! Sure, it was the longest day of our lives–we were traveling with the sun across the globe–but when I saw my beautiful sister, and the amazing island, it felt SO great.

Mimi greeted us with amazing leis. Both were made of fresh flowers, leaves, and berries. They were so lovely!

When we left Maryland, it was about 45 degrees, and in Hawaii, it was about 80 degrees. They had just had an afternoon rain shower too, so the humidity was higher, but it was lovely, nonetheless.

We took it easy our first day–we were both very tired and worn out from the very long plane ride. Mimi understood, so we did some driving around her side of the island, ate a simple dinner, took a stroll on the beach, and made it an early night. We did wake up EARLY the next morning though–Kris and I went to the beach in Kailua to see the sunrise. It was spectacular.

When I looked to the left, I saw this…

and on the right, I saw this…

I am just truly overwhelmed by the beauty of this place.

On Friday, we met up with one of Kris’s best friends that went to high school with us in Maryland. He was on a short vacation in Oahu before heading off to Guam, where he will be stationed for the next three years. He is in the Navy, and it was so good to see him before he left.

We went to the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe, and hiked around the gardens for a few hours. Before it got too warm, we were able to snap a few pictures:

It was explained to me that this side of the island, the Windward (or eastern) side was formed by volcanic craters, and the large bays, Kaneohe and Kailua, filled with ocean water, and became the Pacific. This Botanical Gardens also includes a lake, one of the largest freshwater repositories on the island. There were several varieties of fish and acquatic flora in this area. The tree that Mimi and I are standing under was incredible. The limbs arch over, and go down to the ground, and form more roots.

In the afternoon, a quick rain shower sent us indoors. We went to grab a bite to eat, and then Mimi and I went grocery shopping. I saw so many new and amazing fruits and foods. I love trying new foods!

While we were out, the boys decided to go surfing. Alex has been stationed in San Diego for the last year, and surfing became his new hobby. He brought his second board and taught Kris how to surf. They were both roughed up a bit by the big waves, but I think they had a great time. Now we just need the bruise over Kris’s eye and his scrape on his chin to heal! (both injuries caused by the surfboard!)

I have MANY more great pictures to show, but I don’t want this post to be too long and tedious, so I will leave you with a picture of Kris and me on the beach in Kailua.

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Socktoberfest is alive and kicking! I have some great updates for you. Keep them rolling in, and I will update everyone with the news. Please email or leave a comment to let me know your progress–if you have finished socks to show off, if you have a special question for the whole group, or if you have other Socktoberfest news to share.In the meantime, check out these amazing finished pairs!

• Becca finished a lovely pair of “Crazy Eights” socks. (Also see her Biketoberfest photos–too cool!)
• Catrin finished a cute pair of thick socks, and started on a pair to match her pajamas!
• Cheryl finished her first pair of Socktoberfest socks, and they are too cute!
• JSC may be winning the title of quickest Socktoberist! She just finished her third big pair this month (plus one pair of baby booties!)
• Ruth’s finished socks are so cute!
• Mary’s sick day off from work turned into sock day! Her finished pair is lovely!
• Kaye finished a lovely pair of autumn colored socks for her daughter!
• Rise and her hubby show off their new Mountain colors socks together! Lovely couple!
• Becky shows her new finished socks the great outdoors!
• Mona’s new socks are so pretty, and she already stashed up for her next pair: boot socks!

Don’t forget to check out Stephanie’s Magic Loop tutorial (she is using Dani’s Gryffindor yarn for her socks!). Also, pay Kaity a visit and let her know your favorite patterns for knitting socks with two circulars.

I am still receiving many emails and comments about joining Socktoberfest 2005. I am sorry that I cannot add any more people to the sidebar–I am blogging remotely (from Hawaii) and don’t have the access to do this on my sister’s computer. Please knit along with us for Socktoberfest, and visit again next October to get your name on the blog.

More updates soon… maybe even one of my own!