Happy Monday! I'm happy to have time to post again, and happy that I've had time to knit. With caring for my mom (who is doing much better) and watching Super Bowl XL with my guys (DH and Dad) I've had more knitting time. So...the tubes are done and on the proper feet! These are done in Plymouth Encore that was purchased at Smiley's Yarn online. A warning, though -- besides the $30 minimum order, their yarns are not always perfect. Twice I have gotten skeins that did not match even though they were the same dye lot. One was faded, one was just a whole different color. The low prices usually make it worthwhile. Right now there is a sale on Lion Brand Thick-n-Quick Chenille, which might make a nice chemo cap. Back to the socks at hand... DH is very pleased with them. They are a color he likes, even if I don't really. He doesn't mind the bunchies and wrinkles that happen because they don't have a fitted heel. Me? Think of the Princess and the Pea. A wrinkle!? Call 9-1-1! Evacuate the bed! Imagine helping my mom after surgery -- she is the same way. A wrinkle is a major problem. Anyway...I had great incentive to finish the socks. They were taking up my size 5 and 6 Denise circulars and that's what I needed to make the dishcloth for my exchange. So...Off with the Socks! The E-Z Knit, E-Z Fit Tube Socks pattern is from Fruhal Knitting Haus and is quite a mindless knit. I finished off with kitchener stitch rather than pull the yarn through. They serve the purpose of making something for DH for Valentine's Day, making socks for DH so he doesn't feel left out, and doing something other than a hat, since that has not proven successful yet. On the needles...a lovely dishcloth using lovely yarn...and part of an exchange, so it will be shared later. Also the monthly dishcloth which is taking a backseat for now. The Caps for a Cure KAL is growing and hats are being completed. I'm anxious to get started on one myself. I'm trying to get several things done to clear the way for the UFOlympics. I'm looking forward to picking up Picovoli again. Have a lovely knitty week!