So much for finishing Flukra off this weekend – I managed all of half a row. I hate this time of year, when routine is so disrupted. Looking forward to normality being returned to me on 2nd January. ALL the commissions are completed, bar a hat to be made for February. The bed …
Monthly archives: December 2011
The end is in sight
There are three rows left to go on the commissioned socks. I find myself filled with excitement. I can feel the weight lifting from my shoulders. What shall I do next? After a little rest for my hands, and to do all that birthday cooking, I think I shall earmark Sunday to complete the …
Something worth remembering
I knit. You know that. I knit a lot. I know that. I knit and I knit and I knit… often to the exclusion of all else – witness the past couple of months. Sometimes, I knit so much and so often that I forget that my primary creative focus is, and always shall be …
Francie, my dear, I don’t give a…
When the power goes off long term, it is essential to find ways of keeping warm. I try to stay active and perhaps use the time to catch up on housework – that generates some body heat. The thermal vest and long johns are deployed when it is time to rest but I find that …
Ear we go again
Two very handsome hats are sitting on my desk beside me and I feel justly proud of pulling out all the stops yesterday. I am particularly satisfied with the bespoke Lipper Ear Flap Hat. Sadly, it is a surprise present so I cannot show it off just now. It is very distinctive, and very …
Never mind Manic Monday
Today has continued to be manic. Two more cars have pulled up at my door today, since writing my last post. I’m only writing this (one-handed) as when I sat down to pick up the bespoke hat and finally get some work done… a cat immediately took advantage of the situation, climbing from my …