After the dumping of snow that we received this weekend, combined with my longing for Spring and finishing the back of the X/O vest, it was time for a treat.
It will still be weeks before the crocuses, daffodils and snowdrops, peek thru the snow here……so…….we will just pretend. The Yellowstone colorway of Lorna Laces is so soft and springlike, that it made pretending easy!
I fell in love with this sock pattern, when I first saw it on Margene’s page and then on Jackie’s page, that I just had to give it a try. The pattern is from the Folk Socks book and I used size 1 double pointed needles. It is a fast and rewarding sock to knit.
Not much else has been happening on the fiber front, other than finishing up these skeins of yarn on the wheels. Being an "Autumn" person……….do you notice a color preference? Other than when I am longing for Spring, I am always drawn to this paprika color. Doesn’t matter, if it light, dark, muted or bright……it is always one of my favorites. The darker skeins are a border Leicester/mohair blend that I got at NY Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck. The lighter shade is one of my angora/merino blends here at the Woolen Rabbit. When I had my last batch of angora processed, I snagged this bag of rovings for myself. I so enjoy spinning this blend up……..I have enough to make myself some sort of lacey vest. Angora is so warm, that I don’t know that I could wear a sweater made from this blend, but a vest will be nice.
Puppy Adventures
This has been a week of many "firsts" for the puppies. They literally outgrew their whelping box, so over the weekend, they moved into the kitchen and were introduced to the litter box. From the looks on their faces, you can see that they were curious and completely unsure about this new experience. It is amazing how quickly they figure out what the box is used for. The litter is compressed newspaper litter, called Yesterday’s News. It is completely safe, in the event that they try to eat it……..and they always do…LOL.
The next introduction is food. I usually start the puppies on a porridge mixture. I make up a formula of evaporated milk, egg yolk, water, Karo syrup and gelatin. Into that a little bit of baby cereal gets mixed. The babies loved it! I will gradually start adding soaked kibble into it, until they are eating mostly kibble. It usually takes a week or so of this before they are eating just kibble. Mom still spends nap-time and the evenings with the puppies.
Today, was the first day that I let them venture out onto the kitchen floor. I try to do things in baby steps with the puppies, so that they are not overwhelmed with changes.
As you can see, in true puppylike fashion, this little boy is terrorizing his sister, chewing her neck………OUCH!
Amazing to me always, is how quickly they grow.
Hmmm………..
………………….Can I?
…………………………………….Should I?
PLOP! Not too smooth, but down and running!!
Mouse and her biggest brother just sit and observe their sister taking her chances at jumping off the ledge………..
Hmmmmm…………….can we do that??
Can you guess which one does and which one does not?
Mouse is off and contemplating her next move, while big brother decides to take a nap instead. All of these adventures tire a puppy boy……..
Aaahhhh……the life of a 5 week old puppy~
The Woolen Rabbit 
I don’t know what I am enjoying more; the puppies or the yarn!
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ahhhh….those puppy escapades are so much fun! Figures the smallest one would be the more adventurous. Thanks for the update and photojournal!
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Oh thank you! The puppy pictures just made my evening. Can’t stop smiling while I look at them – and it take a while because I have a dial-up connection.
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What fun watching the babies grow! Brings to mind all my past puppy adventures! They look darling and VERY healthy and happy. I love the paprika color! I can imagine a vest in those colors as being beautiful!
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Wow. We have never had a puppy, or a dog for that matter. Looks like so much fun!
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hehe I concur. Dunno which I am enjoying more. The yarns or puppies. The paprika yarn is beautiful and the puppies are gonna be a handful of interesting experiences as they grow. hehe Looking forward to see how it goes…:)
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Ohhhh, paprika!!! And those puppy darlings. I can hardly stand it. I just keep smelling puppy breath in my memory….love it!
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Oh, the brave Mila Mouse girl! She’s looking so good, Kim. I want to love her and pet her and snuggle her. It does my heart proud to see her doing so well. Sending her and all her siblings lots of love. To you too!
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I am addict to the Puppies Adventures!!! My Cavalier Queen is always reading the newspaper in eating too! Looking forward…
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The puppies are so much fun to follow! I love that mouse was the one to go off on adventure. Lots of work for you, though. Oh, btw, I didn’t realize, dogs use the litter too?
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Ok, when I started to drool at the handspun skeins, it was kind of embarassing. But when I started to squeal at the puppy pictures, it was even worse. Could you try to measure out doses of cute and enviable in slightly smaller quantities? Please?
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Yummy yarns!! And those pup pics are too cute to keep to myself – I had to share with Lynn, reminded him of his time sitting on your floor with the pup curled up in his lap. I shared Mouse’s early struggles, too. Hmmmm, do you smell a set up???? LOL – 4 dogs is enough!!! Isn’t it??
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Kim, the yarn is lovely, and Mouse is looking beautiful! I’m not surprised at all that she is more adventurous, since she has had to work pretty hard just to grow to where she is. I want to snuggle and kiss them all!
On another note, we may be getting a puppy around summer time! 🙂
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Can never get enough of puppy pictures. I don’t know how you manage to part with them once they’re all grown… I am the proud owner of 3 ewes and a lamb. Nice addition to my angora bunnies and the barn doesn’t feel so empty anymore. And hubby promised me a spinning wheel. Happy happy…
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I love reading the adventures of the puppies. How great that you have taken so many pictures of them! Keep ’em coming!!
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Those puppies are so sweet, I feel like I’m getting cavities.
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I tried to post to the pups yesterday, but I couldn’t
so now hopefully I can tell you that the pups make my day whenever you post them
vi
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Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! They’re adorable! And your socks are beautiful.
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Those puppies are looking cuter by the day! Nice sock, too, since spring is so far away it’s nice to have flowers on your feet instead.
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Love the color of your sock! It’s a great pattern and so fun to do, no?
Those puppies are so darn cute! I love the way the start to venture out and how everything is a big step. Too much fun.
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Well…I can’t decide which is nicer looking…the sock or the puppies! what a feast for stressed eyes tonight!
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I come to your blog for knitting inspiration and always leave wanting another puppy! Though, honestly, you do both – knitting and puppies – really well …
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Oh they are GREAT! Looks like the first picture on the kitchen floor …is a ‘cristening’ happening 😉
keep them coming love them!!!
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Hi Kim!
Your puppies are the absolute cutest! I still have the little picture album you gave me with Sam in your kitchen as a baby. Brings back memories. Love those Cavaliers!
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Your Latvian Sock is beautiful!! Love the colors. And the puppies – OMG! They are just too sweet. 🙂
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Oh, those puppies are adorable!! They must be a lot of fun (and work!).
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Oh my goodness! Just when I think the puppies couldn’t possibly get cuter – they do. Go Mouse! It is such a pleasure watching their antics and firsts. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
I love the sock and the beautiful yarn too.
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I just looove your puppies! They are the cutest little things! I enjoy so much reading their adventures and progresses…
How’s the tiny girl?
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