Finger update

The poor, dear, injured finger is improving.  Purling still requires a great deal of strength and mental fortitude, but it is getting better.  I like to think that the knitting is helping the mobility and not hurting it.  :)  

So I'm about a pattern repeat or two from starting the toes on the Monkeys, and I just have to say this is the easiest pattern to memorize ever!  I love it and will definitely be making a non-self striping pair which will better show off the awesome pattern.

Just so this isn't a lame photo-less post, here is a picture of a giant dandelion from my trip to Oberlin.  (Okay, so I think it was really a hydrangea without its petals, but whatever.)