Pattern note: I created the cast on, using a figure 8 cast on. Easier (when working with Mohair), as you don’t have to peel out the waste yarn first.

Today in History:

Mark Cavendish wins a stage in Le Tour de France. It is his second, as he won a stage yesterday as well.

Octopus Paul in Oberhausen predicts: Spain is going to win the finals against The Netherlands in the world championship soccer in South Africa. I hope the octopus is not right this time.

July 2 and 3: Le Tour de France starts in Rotterdam - 10 km south of where we live.