Mr L made his way home safely and I collected him from the ferry at breakfast time on Saturday. Needless to say – we had a quiet weekend, though not so idle as we may have expected. Saturday was a day of cuddles, relaxing baths, and welcome home food, And shopping, let’s not forget shopping. …
Yearly archives: 2009
… of mice and men
Plans for this week have gone slightly agley, as you might expect; there’s never as much week as one expects, somehow. So, not much to report and very little time to do it in. (though I am told that there will be other times, longer ones, in my near future when I shall be free …
Buninabox
My troubles seem to be multiplying
Scruffy Beggar
You may call me a dirty pig if you wish but… I just washed my Clapotis for the first time (- I didn’t block it after knitting.)Â I only mention this because I am totally gobsmacked at the amount of dye that washed out of it. The yarn was a hand-dyed Aran weight silk. I …
Blossom End Rot
The Blossom sock is in abeyance. I emailed the designer but still await a response. Close now to the point where I shall rip it out again and re-knit using a different technique. Needless to say , I’ve lost all heart on the Show front where this project is concerned. Time is short too. We’ve …
Spinning update
I seem to have my spinning mojo back. Hurrah! As previously mentioned, I am currently spinning against the clock in the hope of turning out at least 2 pairs of skeins for the Show. My first intended pair is from prepared tops and I am using the Yarn Yard Merino and Silk blend in shades …