blogging and 2020 ...

It will be 2020 in a " little while".  This year is starting early..I want to make plans....there are no plans to make..a happy face :) to help decide which way to turn...A new beginning or a path I have taken before...there is no later in retirement. .retirement is freedom..thepacked "bug out" bag.
here is the sock pattern I use...when I don't want to use a written pattern..
Starting at the toe
example:  8, 12, 16
starting stitches for the toe up
Using 4 needles, needles 1&2
the second stitch is the increase stitch
needle 3, second and next to last stitch is increase stitch.
Increase tillcorrect amount of stitch for the feet, the sock is being made for.  At ankle start heel ( or keep knitting 12 or so inches for tube sock)
Simple👠
using half of stitches- begin to work
back and forth ..knit one row ..purls one row
placing one stitch each time on a stitch holder, till 1/3 of stitches on each holder..
Then add back..
purl or knit till held stitches
One stitch PK UP( make) 2 stitches
Slip 1 stitch over the 2 made stitches (or 2 picked up stitches..)
till all stitches are back..
Cuff
Work 10 rows (for short socks)or desired length..in round..then add ribbing or omit the 10 rows- for short socks...

Use your size needles...  example size 8 would be 42 stitches
example size 2 64 stitches or 72...

Retirement Cooking
Beans ...soup ..patties..dessert ...3 bean salad is "good"
🍌 cookies or pancakes
Avocado ... ice cream ..spread...
Ice cream ..freeze a banana ...then blend in blender ...add some flavoring...
My new jewelry...www.jswbodyjewelry.com
good prices ...longer tunnels..

In order..

Granny Squares
Beans or Annunities

this is retirement transition..time filled with time..time to make some of those Granny square projects..learn everything about cooking with beans and living with less money..

Dude ...or some of page one

Retirement. ...woW ...empty time to fill..time to knit
all those simple time consuming ...boring things
like: "Dude"  Dude is 66 stitches on size 10 needles and
six feet long ..all garter stitch..
Mine has one gray stripe that is 6 rows wide....
I might sit on the porch tonight..
knit some on "Dude" and think about my retirements future..

"Dude" I am watching hiking the PCT and AT
 on Youtube to fill the void...like what am I gonna do?

the next project should be named "good gawk almighty girl" a granny square poncho...lol

Dan and Dierde ..page two

Page one will be next..we are starting with two..
"All that glitters is not gold,"Welcome".
A hook is underneath this plague..
On the hook "Dan and Dierde"a simple uni-sex poncho.
Two rectangles that do not have to match..
Add a neckline to one rectangle or join to make a hood or turtleneck..
Black ..metallic black
Blue and gray
Brown ..red
Patterns..designs ...
" Dan and Dierde"  ?  walk the dog, need to check the mail..shoveling  the snow on the driveway....whatever..
"Dan and Dierde"
I used home spun..add a turtleneck hood..create great for yourself :)

consider..if you will

Consider the life of Jesus? : for lack of a good clear way to put it..
Yes..consider the life of Jesus...
was your answer "strange"..

I am fired up...and

what would iit mean to you..if you bought irregular handmade ...stuff?
let me know ..you have my email don't you?

would you care for a cup of tea..

this is a thought for an online business based on   life at risk.  and lonely 💓 clubs...
     Second Voice
like interest, .let's say your walking home or late night traveling..
it doesn't have to be at  night the service is used ..second voice  may need to call police or whatever a some one to talk with..favorite recipes ..gossip..
You enlist byour number and time you have to spend...
of course this is a twenty four business...     or .  ....
How about a basket weave swing cardigan with garter sleeves... 😷 :-)