Pretty Shoes

Soon it'll be time to go back to my socks and clogs. For the past two years I've been wearing Birkenstock clogs. Very comfy, especially Boston. One has to admit that these can be butt-ugly, though. and Boston does get really tiresome to look at after a while.

While shopping at Annapolis Mall, I stopped in to check out the shoes at Clarks Shoes. I've passed this store in the past, not paying heed to shoes being sold there. But this time I decided to take a look. Wow, these clogs are very pretty! And there are some that I could easily wear for work (when I do re-enter the working world - it better be this year!!!). Here's one that I like. And I also like this one. Best of all, there are reader's comments, positive and negative, for most of these shoes so you can see how people like the model. I think it's great for a retailer to allow this on their own site and that inspires more confidence in me.

I finally scored a ball of Trekking XXL, #100. And yes, I started another project, this time using the Diamante pattern from Knitty. I've already had to make modifications . . . 72 stitches is just to much for me, even with 2.5mm needles. I would have had to go down to size 2.0mm but I don't really like knitting at that size as the Addi Turbos at that size are just too sharp for me. So, I cut out one pattern repeat, ending up with 60 stitches. And I used the Priscilla G-R's toe-up method. I can't get too attached to this, though - still need to finish Mother's sock. Better get going on it . . .