A big dog needs a big bed…like our large sofa. 
What a face..he always looks like that…kinda drunk, kinda grumpy…but he’s really the dearest dog. Though we have considered renaming him Lurch. 
First attempt at sock knitting! It came out pretty good, completely wearable, and nearly perfect. I made it to be an anklet (in the interest of time) for Chris’ long, skinny foot. The heel had one or two complications that I understand and can prevent next time.
And my second rolled brim hat. The first I knitted for myself. And I mused that it was unfair that something I made for myself is so easy to get perfect while nothing else is. Well, I gotta say, in this case it’s totally about the pattern. I knit this one for a holiday present and it also turned out darn-near perfect. This is such an easy pattern. I recommend it highly: http://knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hats/rolled-brim.html
That page has the instructions for knitting this one up from infant through adult male.
That hat, btw, is made from a yarn that is a yummy blend of alpaca and wool and acrylic. It is super soft and yet oh, so, warm. (And that is a feature that its recipient will no doubt appreciate, what with his mostly bald head.
As always, off to more knitting, cleaning, cooking, homeschooling and trying to remember to enjoy every day.
Mary
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Wow! The sock looks great! I made the same hats for everyone in our house. They’re so easy! Have a great day.