Am I too late?

Here are my answers to the contest question...hope I'm not too late. :)
1. The Greek word for tree frog is Callidryas and it means "beautiful tree nymph".
2. Most tree frogs lay their eggs in or around water, many times on the underside of leaves or on twigs hanging over water.
3. Tree frogs range in size 1 - 3.5 inches.

Froggin Socks

This is actually the first time I've made up the pattern that came with anybody's sock club shipment. These were colors I would never have thought of for myself, and I love the socks with my hiking hi-tops.

Thanks, Woolgirl!!!

I just want the world to know that if I had to choose only one sock club, it would be this one. It's just the best. And I placed an order this week on the website. It came wrapped in pretty pink tissue paper, along with a pen and some Soak. I love you, Woolgirl!!! You rock!

Froggin Contest

What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Tree frog is in the Hylidae family, coming from the word Hyla, which means forest/woods.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
In the water, sometimes on underside of leaves or attached to floating sticks and plants

3. How large do tree frogs get?
They vary in length from less than one inch (2.5 cm) to more than four inches (10 cm).

Sock club shipment arrived today!

Yes, my sock club shipment finally arrived on July 17th, against all hope. Canada Customs decided it was going to open it, because it obviously looked very suspicious with its "yarn" description on the customs label. It's amazing it takes them 5 weeks to open a package and then send it on to its rightful destination. Needless to say, it cleared customs... They must have been disappointed to see it did contain yarn, right?

Unfortunately, I have now missed the deadline for contest #2 by two days! I guess it will be for next time.

Manon

Froggin' DONE!

Here are my Ankle Froggin socks. DD wanted them. She fell in love with the yarn when it arrived and told me I HAD to make them for her!

So I did. I knit them 2 at a time on the magic loop.


She LOVES them! Thanks Jen!
Wendi
the Knitted Squirrel
www.knittedsquirrel.blogspot.com

Tree Froggies

1. What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
The specific name "callidryas" derives from two Greek words: kallos, or beautiful, and dryas, or tree nymph.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
On the underside of leaves that hang over bodies of water.

3. How large do tree frogs get?
The males reach an adult length of about 2 inches, and the females reach an adult length of up to 3 inches.

My Twee Fwog answers

1.The Greek word for tree frog is 'Callidryas' which loosely translates to 'beautiful tree nymph'.

2. Usually they lay eggs near the water, sometimes on the underside of leaves or twigs

3Range between 1-4inches depending on species and local.

Tree Frog Contest #2

Here are my answers:

1: The Red-eyed Tree Frog is Agalychnis Callidryas, which is loosely translated from the Greek as "beautiful tree nymph" (at least Callidryas is translated as such).

2: Red-eyed Tree Frogs lay eggs on the underside of leaves (that are near water), so that once the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water below.

3: Red-eyed Tree Frogs are usually 2-3 inches in length.

This was a lot harder than I thought it would be! Since I found so many different varieties of tree frog, not all the answers coincided, so I chose answers based only on the Red-eyed Tree Frog, since that was the one our colorway and images on the contest/shipment showed.

Thanks, Jen, for another great club shipment and fun contest questions!

Contest #2

1. What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?

Hylidae is the Genus for tree frogs. Scinax is one of the families which is derived from the Greek word Skinos. Skinos means quick or nimble.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?

Most tree frogs lay their eggs in water.

3. How large do tree frogs get?

1" to 4"

Froggin' Contest

Just have to start off by saying that I absolutely loved this package...ever so clever! I bragged to knitters and non-knitters alike. Trying to make headway toward the toe of my first Froggin' sock...but it is being knit Magic Loop style on size zero Addi's.

And now the answers to the Froggin' contest:
Question #1: What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Beautiful tree nymph is the English translation of the Greek word for tree frog, which is callidryas (derived from kallos and dryas).

Question #2: Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
Well what I found out was interesting...tree frogs have different breeding habits especially among tropical American species. Some lay their eggs on leaves overhanging water into which the tadpoles fall after hatching. The tadpoles of certain other species are carried from tree to stream on the back of the male frog. And the female of some kinds carries her eggs in a pouch on her back where they hatch and the tadpoles remain until they metamorphose.

Question #3: How large do tree frogs get?
Again depends on the type...can be anywhere from less than 1 inch (the cricket tree frog is right at 1 inch in length) to 4 inches.

Contest #2

Nothing like getting this in right under deadline:)

1. What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Hyla is derived from the Greek word hyle, which means wood or forest.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
Mating frogs form a foam in which the eggs are laid. The eggs/foam is then put above a water source so the tadpoles have access to water.

3. How large do tree frogs get?
The frogs can be up to 3 inches -- females are larger than males.

Tree Frog Contest Answers

1. Callidryas = beautiful tree nymph
2. On leaves hanging over water
3. 1" to 3.5"

Reina Socks Finished

I finished up my Reina socks this week and have cast on my Froggin socks. I'm excited to be caught up and that my stash of hand knit socks for the winter is growing. Here is a picture of the finished socks:

I also posted on my blog about the Reina socks and included more details and pictures. This is my first sock club and I must say I am very impressed and having so much fun. New techniques and new yarns. And the themes are wonderful.

Contest Answers

1. The Greek word for tree frog is 'Callidryas' which loosely translates to 'beautiful tree nymph'.

2. Most tree frogs lay their eggs near the water, many times on the underside of leaves or on twigs hanging over water.

3. There is a large range in size depending on the type of tree frog. They can range in size between 1 - 3.5 inches, and cuban tree frogs can be up to 5 inches. Is this why cuban cigars seem so large as well? :) Or are most things larger in Cuba? :)

Another Frog

Yes, another frog loves these socks as well (except that creator decided to wimp out and just knit a mock seed stitch). These colors are fun and great for kids!

The number 1 sock of Amphibians

Because a modeled sock is always fun.... Dare to wear the new Froggin sock!

* Side effects of wearing froggin socks include, nonknitters staring and pointing, frog toys mysteriously being drawn to your feet, and an odd craving for flies.

More answers!

1. The Latin genera:  "hylidae", references the Greek root "hylo-, hyle-, hyl-" meaning wood or forest.

The Greek word "callidryas" derives from the Greek roots "kalos-" meaning beautiful and the root "dry-, dryos-" meaning tree.

2.  These critters are quite flexible and resourceful in choosing the best place to lay eggs and may choose either overhanging plants above the water (and the little tadpoles drop in when hatched-how cute!) or water...about 75% prefer water.

3.  Treefrogs can be anywhere from 17-140 mm in length. 

4.  None have been recorded knitters as those sticky pads just don't work, no matter how they hold the yarn.

Contest #2 Entry

Honestly, I don't even remember what the deadline was for this. I have totally lost the info sheet, but luckily remember the questions. Like my dad always said, I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached.

1. The Greek word for tree frog is callidryas (derived from kallos and dryas) which means "beautiful tree nymph".

2. They lay eggs on the top or bottom of leaves hanging over water.

3. Females can grow to 3.5 inches while the males can grow to 3 inches

The Frog is Pleased

The blog frog is very pleased that a sock club theme was dedicated to him (I'm not going to burst his bubble) and urged me to start these socks right away. He didn't have to twist my arm since the colors are beautiful and I've been wanting to try out Dashing Dachs sport weight for a while.
Now that the leg of the sock is finished the votes are in I love the sport weight. Knitting up quickly is always a plus, the thickness is pleasing and I like the way the colors stripe.
Since it's a holiday weekend I hope to have this all done by Monday. Hooray!

Sock Contest #2 - Tree Frogs

I didn't realize there were so many different types of tree frogs!

1. The Greek word for tree frog is "Callidryas" which means "beautiful tree nymph".

2. Most tree frogs lay their eggs in or around water, many times on the underside of leaves or on twigs hanging over water.

3. There is a large range in size depending on the type of tree frog. They commonly range in size between 1 - 3.5 inches.

Sock Contest #2 - Tree Froggies

Enough time spent. Here are the answers I came up with.

1) “Callidryas” comes from the Greek words meaning “beautiful tree nymph.”
2) Tree frogs typically lay their eggs on branches or leaves overhanging temporary ponds (although some lay eggs in the water or on floating material)
3) Most tree frogs are 2 inches or less, with the male being smaller than the female. However, the Gardiner's tree frog is half the size of a human fingernail, and the Cuban tree frog grows up to 5 inches in length.