A gnome story

Gnome woke up and thought it seemed  fine day for adventuring.  He put on his best, brightest blue coat and decided to head off into the forest.  You can just see his sapphire blue jacket amongst the trees at the corner of the forest.  

He felt so carefree, he ran and ran through the trees, a blue streak against nature's background. 

He stopped and admired a stand of trees.

And smelled fields full of flowers.  There were red flowers.

 And he really liked the purple flowers.  He laid down and took a nap amongst the flowers.

Refreshed, off he ran again. 

Wait!  Where is Gnome?

As hard as you look, Gnome couldn't be seen anywhere... lots of greens, and reds... but no blue jacket.  Perhaps he tripped and fell?

Yes, there he is, dusting himself off.  

But look,  he has found a path and it seems to lead to the ocean.  What a lovely beach he's found!  

 "I will play be the ocean," he thought.

 Oh look, a quiet nook!

Look, at these people!  They have hidden in the nook!

  
 Hmmm, their food sure looks good... cheese, rosemary, olives, salami, crackers... even wine!

 The waves are crashing...

 Birds are flying.

 "What an adventurous day," thought Gnome.  "I have seen many beautiful things."

But the sun is setting, it's time to go home.

The beach sleeps.

 

Details:
Pattern: Sunday Swing(and rav)
Yarn: Snicklefritz, Gnome running through the forest
Modifications: 5 repeats of leg pattern, modified toe with kitchener stitch
Yardage: 385
Knitting yardage total 2010: 1,512

 

Comments

[Rebekah]

What a lovely post and day! Sounds nearly perfect.

[heather]

OMG this was so cute and funny... i really did LOL. yay, the socks!! you finished them. very nice indeed. i am glad the gnome enjoyed the day.

[melissa]

the socks are lovely!
and i loved all the beach photos, looks like you had a lovely day. thanks for taking us along.

ps - i'm out of town right now but checked with my husband and he said your package arrived safely in minnesota! now i just have to get home so i can fondle it!! :)

[karin]

What a lovely story, with great pictures!!! Great socks...beautiful country you live in.

[Rachel]

Nice presentation of a day at the beach and a very cool pair of socks! That day looks amazing...beautiful photos of the coast!

[Lis]

l-o-v-e-l-y.