It was a complete accident that I found this week's thrill - and, believe me, it is a pretty thrilling thrill indeed. I was exploring Brave New Knits, a thrill in itself, I am sure all knitters would agree. (And, if you are interested, Amazon are quoting 5th September and taking pre-orders at £12.74) I …
WIP WEDNESDAY: The Never-ending socks
WIP Wednesday (Shellyfish) WIP Wednesday (Tamis Amis) WIP Wednesday has arrived and I have nothing new to show for it. There has been new WIP-page, but that is now an FO. All that I have today are those socks that I showed last week. Yes, they are still with me, despite a gargantuan amount of …
There is a wee kernel of self-discipline, if you care to look closely enough
Today I wish to blow my own trumpet. I think that I should drawn attention, if only my own, to the extreme effort and monumental show of self-discipline on display at the Windswept Acre. August may be over today but my UFO-busting efforts will continue because I am determined to see these socks completed now. …
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Nature’s Muse
The other day, I was wittering on about the inspiration to be gained from a simple field of Barley, and mentioned that I had found a shortcut via The Yarn Yard. Well, I fell prey: Isn't it great when a plan comes together? 🙂 EDIT: Any idea what I can make of it? There's 750 …
FU Friday?
It is FO Friday and I do have several FOs in need of recording. I cannot see it being done however as today seems to have morphed into Fed Up Friday instead. My routine is disrupted this week as Mr L is on 'is 'ols -- everything is happening at the wrong time and in …
A Growing Thrill
My visual thrills this week have been provided by the field of barley next to the Windswept Acre. Each morning when I take the dogs out, I stand with my rapidly cooling coffee and just gaze at the field. The barley is right at that stunning green-gold phase and it simply glows in the morning …