Knitted in Caber, a bamboo blend from The Yarn Yard. These are such pretty socks... Details and gallery.
Saturday Morning Confusion
So, Mr L is off work today and I made us a cooked brunch (bagels topped with smoked ham and scrambled egg with mushrooms) - that should keep us going for the rest of the day at the Annual Show. So, clearly, it's a Saturday, isn't it? Mr L tells me no, it is only …
All Show
I was determined to be organised and ready in plenty of time this year. It has not happened. So today is all Show and no tell. I'm going flat out in the hope of gathering some entries together for submission on Thursday evening. It does not help that I am hosting Spinning Group tomorrow... Sorry. …
FO: I always cry at weddings
When I completed the Frozen Leaves shawl, I mentioned to a friend that I was planning to give it away - perhaps to a bride. She told me another friend was looking for a shawl or stole to wear as mother of the bride and it would be lovely for her. I opined that white was not an option for anyone but the bride... but that I would love to knit something custom made for Mum. Thus was born the Teardrop Stole aka I Always Cry at Weddings. Details and gallery.
Flop Friday
Today's FO post should be along tomorrow. I have been to town to hand the stole over and have returned home weary and disinclined to write blog posts...
Oh, yes, it is thrilling indeed
Today's Thursday Thrill is more of a slight frisson of relief really. I'm marginally thrilled to have completed the Teardrop Stole last night and it is away to its new owner tomorrow - currently pinned out on the blocking mats. Perhaps a better photo will be available for Friday. It is a relief - I …