I do love a Cookie.A sock, but my, they can take some knitting time! These Mingus socks began life in August 2008... and came to fruition this week. To be fair, I think I did not have my full set of sock knitting skills at the time that I began them. I do recall that …
WIPsadaisy
Oh dear, WIP Wednesday is all but over and I have forgotten until now that I have news to post. Well, here it is in brief but it is far too late to take photos. Perhaps I shall add them in tomorrow... 1 - Cast on last evening and now almost at the crown shaping …
A very nebulous Show & Tell
I really wanted to show you the most wonderful skein of hand-dyed yarn today. It is the most marvelous and subtle job of dyeing, on a 80/20 Merino/Nylon base, from Violet Green. I tried. Truly, I tried. Alas, my camera setup could not cope and all I have is this murky shot to show you. …
A good night in
I am a most deliriously happy woman this morning. Yes, the Mingus socks are completed (and currently soaking) but far more importantly than that... my usual Monday morning trawl of the BBC's iPlayer turned up the most wonderful treat for me -- and I don't mean Once, as fine a treat as that is. I …
Saturday Scamble 29 Jan
The rocks are laying now, at least one of them is - she gave us the dearest wee pullet egg yesterday. a big box arrived today from Approved Foods we are now getting 3 eggs per day from our girls Turkish Delight is delicious most of the eggs are being laid in Secret Places in …
Almost FO Friday
Hello Friday, it is good to see you wheel around again. We have a finished object... kind of. The Clapotis lurched to an end last night and now needs some stitches uravelling and a wash and block. Unfortunately I made something of a mess of the finishing section and I am inclined to reknit it. …