On Jon’s last day* here in Hawaii we took a drive out to the Pali Lookout. Unfortunately it was raining so Jon rightfully decided to forgo a photo shoot, which would have gotten his lovely camera wet. I decided to risk it with my little point and click anyway and I managed to get this picture of the clouds slowly clearing the Ko’olau Range.
After enjoying the cool winds of the Pali, we went on a driving tour of the Windward side of the island. Since I wasn’t in the driver’s seat, I gladly took the opportunity to break out the knitting needles. I managed to finish the Lagoon Pomatomus Socks and then I started a new pair of socks.
I chose some Opal yarn (ha! I still snort at the name!) that I bought way back when the yarn first debuted and they offered one of a kind colourways. I thought this would be a good colour since it’s predominantly black and hey! Project Spectrum’s colours for the months of June and July are red, black, and metallics. The yarn has some red in it and you could even stretch facts to say that the gold is somewhat metallic looking. Just squint your eyes a bit.
I chose the Slipped Ribbed Stitch, a simple pattern from the book Sensational Knitted Socks. It makes great car knitting, since the pattern is so easily memorized. Plus, it’s not too busy for the already busy yarn.
I couldn’t believe how quickly the knitting went by. Just like I couldn’t believe how fast Jon’s visit went by. I’m already looking forward to his next visit. He was really good about how I toted my knitting around with me and how I pulled it out every chance I got. A true friend understands the opportunistic knitter in every one of us, don’t you think?
*Monday, June 4th
