Knitting Tid Bits

So this is my sock frozen in time. I think I know the proportions are kind of off, so I think it's slowed the momentum a bit. But don't worry, I've joined Andi's KAL (which is really a FAL - finish along) and is very awesome, because if there is any kind of peer pressure I need, it's the follow-through kind.

Andi's awesome knitalong!

(Yet for the record, it's really only your own pressure, Andi's not going to come after you with a wooden spoon like my Mom when I wouldn't do my chores, smart talking her and knocking over stuff in the kitchen running away from her -- sorry, flashback.)

This is how I have been distracting myself, I finally managed to cast on for a hitchhiker. It's fantastic times. When my mind is whirly-birding with next day work anxiety or I just can't focus on yarn overs, I crack this project bag open. The yarn is my first go with Little Red Bicycle. The colorway is "Sidewalk Chalk", and the little girl in me says, "totally."

And then there is the gift knitting.

 This one has potential to feel like obligation because I said I would make it out loud. This means there's a level of expectation. So I "have to". But it's a baby item and it's a return to pattern (Baby Sophisticate - Free). I have faith, and I'm sorry, I know I've mentioned it before, but if you're gonna acrylic, I can't hype the Brava worsted from Knit Picks enough. Get on that horse and ride it, because you and your hands will be happy with this washable soft project yarn.

What say you? We are verging on August. Where does your summer knitting stand? Have you joined Andi's knit along? Are you doing another one? Are you too deep in the heat or work or family to clickety clack?