“The more you learn about genetics, the more important the environment becomes.” One more reason to study anthropological genetics and genetic epidemiology – Context.
Prof. Steve Jones: ‘Nature or Nurture?’ from The Lost Lectures on Vimeo.
FO Friday: His & Hers Edition
His Oak Ribbed Socks
Technical Specs:
- Yarn: Schoeller+Stahl Fortissima Socka
- Olive Twist
- Needles: US Size 1 47″ circular
- Pattern: Oak Ribbed Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush
- New Skills: Upsizing a women’s sock pattern for my guy
- Mods: Added two repeats to the pattern (cast-on 77 st. instead of 66), calculated percentages to get heel placement & construction correct.
I enjoyed this pattern. The wide ribbing is simple but interesting, and the vintage French Heel and round toe make a nice addition to my sock construction skills.
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Her Stripey Spring Socks
Technical Specs:
- Yarn: Ladybug Fiber Superwash 75/25 Merino/Nylon Sock Yarn
- Aquarium
- Needles: US Size 1 47″ circular (Chiagoo Red Lace)
- Pattern: Lala’s Afterthought Heel Sock + Lynn Hershberger’s Crystal Heel
- New Skills: Afterthought heels
- Mods: Used the Crystal Heel, instead of a standard afterthought heel
These were a lot of fun, standard vanilla socks + lovely striping yarn + anatomically correct heel = awesome!
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And because my toddler now insists on picture of her socks whenever I go out to take pictures -
Her toddler socks (store-bought). She has also asked me to make a pair of socks for her, so expect those soon.
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You can check more great FOs at Tami’s Amis. I was #42 on the list today (Happy Towel Day!)
FO Friday: KnerdGirl Knits
There’s been something in the works for a while, and today I finally worked up the gumption to do it. I let my teenager convince me to start a podcast with her. You can see my latest FO, plus a couple more (including a self-designed TMNT hat) at KnerdGirl Knits.
WIPW: Stripey!
I’ve been working on these for a while. Since late April at least. Now that I’ve reached the toe on sock #2, I’m finally getting around to posting a work-in-progress picture. Since I haven’t done the heel on either sock, I figure it still counts.
Happy Mother’s Day
A few science-themed Mother’s Day links for my fellow moms out there.
First, my favorite, the Biologist’s Mother’s Day Song.
Barbara J. King posted a video of a lovely orangutan mom and baby pair at NPR’s 13.7 blog.
Here’s an anthropologist’s take on breastfeeding duration in humans.
From the Smithsonian, Celebrating Motherhood in Pictures.
And RadioLab’s latest short: Fetal Consequences.
And finally, my Mother’s Day gift, a long walk down the American Tobacco Trail with my hubby and two of my favorite girls.
Happy Mothers Day!
