Hey Friends! Since I last touched base I’ve become a hiking fool! I’m lucky to live in an area of the world with many spectacular trails just down the road from me. I’m very close to Camden Hills State Park, and this year I got a pass to Acadia National Park which is about 2 hours away. FUN!
One fine day I reunited with an old friend from art school printmaking days and we hiked Acadia the whole day long, from Witch Hole Pond, all the way across the Bubbles and down to Jordan Pond. Ten miles.
When we arrived at famous Jordon Pond House, the usual 2 hour wait was vanished by a couple who approached us and said; “are you two? We can’t wait anymore, so you are now the Norton’s, check at the desk, you should be right up”.
We were immediately seated outside with the fantastic views, scrumptious lobster stew and delicious popovers! Hooray for the Nortons! WHAT. A. DAY. What a life!
When I’m alone, which is mostly the case…I do bring along my knitting. Here’s Solidago in a pretty green colorway. It’s my new free fair isle sock pattern on Knitty.com (issue 44 – first fall 2013). I’m at Zeke’s Lookout, one of my favorite spots. Lots of blueberries, pretty lichen and splendid views.
Solidago Green Colorway:
Harrisville American Shetland [100% Pure Virgin Wool; 217/m per 50g skein]
[MC] grey: #61 53 Silver Mist 1 [2, 2] skein(s)
[CC1] green: #10 Spruce; 1 [1, 1, 1] skein
[CC2]light green: #60 Kiwi; 1 [1, 1, 1] skein
[CC3]white: #44 White; 1 [1, 1, 1] skein
Of course you don’t need to use the yarn I did, many different yarns could be substituted, sock yarn with a little nylon to reinforce the heels and toes…endless possibilities…the sky’s the limit!
So yardage….
I knit, ripped and measured the Fair Isle section of my Solidago socks. Based on these measurements I think we’re safe to allow:
CC1: S 18 yds, M 19 yds, L 20 yds
CC2: S 8 yds, M 9 yds, L 10 yds
CC3: S 8 yds, M 9 yds, L 10 yds
or meters if you like:
CC1: S 16.5m, M 17.5m, L 18.5m
CC2: S 7.5m, M 8.5m, L 9.5m
CC3: S 7.5m, M 8.5m, L 9.5m
I’ve rounded up, so you may use less…but with the mysteries of individual knitting styles, you may use more – but I don’t think you will. If it did happen, you could substitute a different color and have a very unique and envy worthy pair of socks!
I hope you get to be the Nortons again and again.
Oh, the popovers, it has been years!
I really enjoyed reading this. I’m not a hiker myself (yet), I prefer long distance running, but lately I’ve felt the urge to go on a hike more and more strongly. Your post really encourages me! I’m gonna start planning for my first hike now!
Oh it is so much fun Katarina. So nice just to walk along. I still have to try not to hurry, though! I always think I should be running, like a trail runner, but when you walk, there is so much to see that I miss otherwise. I also really love hiking UP things, to see how far I can see. Rejuvenating, I often hate to leave the trail to go home! And like your recent blogpost, there are hikes all around, some just down the road!
Beautiful pictures, Maryjane. I am lucky enough to live on MDI (home of Acadia National Park), and marvel everyday that I get to live in such a gorgeous place. It’s even better in winter when I get it mostly to myself! Imagine xc skiing on miles of groomed trails with no one else around. Glad you got to enjoy the Park, and had decent weather. Happy knitting.
You are sooooo lucky! I’m hoping to get there this weekend, praying for no car troubles!
yay for the Norton’s, I hope you have many more Norton kind of days on the trail. You’re looking fabulous. I’m one week in with my fitbut-haven’t scaled any mountains but wow it makes you walk that extra mile or two.
You said it! Yay for those lovely Nortons! Aren’t fitbits the most fun? So happy you have one too.
Hi! I absolutely LOVED this post! Not only is Acadia National park my most favorite place on earth (as well as Birch Harbor and Winter Harbor) but it was sooo awesome to see you wearing Keens. Haha, I live in mine!
BTW, will you be attending the Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Festival in October here in Rhinebeck NY? If you are, can I get my book (your book) autographed? It would be an honor.
I love my Keens! I have hiking boots too which I never thought I would want, but I love them too. And yes hooray – I will be at Rhinebeck – we’re trying to set up a booksigning in that booksigning area. I would LOVE to sign your book!
See you then, Happy Hiking!!!