The book, Folk Socks by Nancy Bush, has been on my bookshelf for a couple of years. At first glance, I wasn't very interested in the patterns but now I find myself in a serious sock making mood. This is likely the first in a series. Like any peasant folk knitter, I changed the pattern a bit to fit the yarn and my construction preferences. The fiber is 45% cotton, 42% wool and 13% polyamide, called Strapaz Cotton by Steinback Wolle. After some washing and wearing, I'll report back on how it holds up. The needles used were US 3.
The kayak rental business is probably closed down for the season. In the summer, tourists and probably a few locals rent boats for the day to paddle around in Auke Bay and nearby waters. More ambitious kayakers can leave Juneau for adventures that last for days, weeks or months. There is a lot of wilderness around here.
