Glorious sunny day. We topped 15°C today and I spent ages trying to find cool clothes that I don’t actually possess since we moved to the Frozen Norfâ„¢. I wanted something sleeveless as I was overheated while doing the housework (yes, I l know, we are on holiday, but laundry must be done while the …
Everything looks so weird…
New computers are the biggest pain. Nothing works in the way that I want/expect it to – buttons look so very different that my brain can’t even see them! Things progress but slowly this week. I will be happy when my environment feels like my own again. Spinning was here this week, on account of …
Phew
Just been to Backaskaill to collect raffle prize hamper of Fairtrade and home-made goodies. Took the dogs and had a romp on the beach before coming home. Glorious sun. Tide out. Fishing boat in bay. All very picturesque and wonderful. But a bit too warm for my liking. Also, forgot to apply F50 before going …
Fo: Not so Flashy
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
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.