Named “Not so Flashy” for the flashes of colour in the yarn – the violet and cobalt on black reminded me very much of a portion of the Eighties which I would far rather forget
Yearly archives: 2009
100 Pure Wool Laceweight
The yarn which was ordered from Uruguay via Etsy on 3rd May, with a 30 day delivery estimate, arrived this morning. The quality looks good – think Malabrigo, but fine and even. It’s not all that fine, considering the length 950 yards to 50 gms – it’s a lofty single, soft spun.
The disappointing part was the colour
Fo: Smooshypu socks
Pair of Francie socks in Dream in Color’s “Smooshy” yarn.
Details and gallery.
Spinning Day
Spinning Day dawned gloriously and made all possibility of driving out of the question. The one question that remained was: cycle, or Shanks’ pony? I packed my rucksack, donned my hat and sunglasses, rubbed on the Factor 50, and walked off to spinning. I took my camera, in the hope of a few spring shots …
Tales of the unexpected
My dearly beloved has given me a birthday card today. I think that is the first time in ten years that he has bought me a birthday card. He’s also taking me out to dinner this evening! I am reeling from this unexpected attention. It’s O.K. though, he hasn’t bought me a present – so …
A quiet weekend
I collected Mr L from the airfield yesterday morning – the poor man looked whacked, but I let him drive us home anyway. He’d mentioned on the phone how hard he was finding it, to not be in control of anything while he was travelling. So, I gave him control. We unpacked and made coffee, …