Yoo hoo

Just a quick note to say I am still here. Just very busy - and keeping mail, browsers and suchlike switched  off in order to avoid temptations while my head is down and in work mode. Back soon (next week, maybe), with reports of RAKs received, RAKs sent, FOs etc. All the usual gibberish. Don't …

Bigger and Better

For some time now I have been itching to tackle a more substantial knitting project. I am minded to do the kind of knitting that goes on for a while - not in the sense that it languishes in the workbasket, but more in the vein of a large-scale and challenging project. This is the main reason that I have been working to clear my basket out. I want to knit something that requires living with it for a while. I had at first imagined that this would be an intricate large laceweight shawl... ...anyway, I have been shopping!

Spinning Cake: Really foolproof meringues

Number two in an occasional series of recipes for hungry spinners. This is a fail-safe recipe for meringues-in-a-hurry. Caution: this product may contain nuts.

Waiting

The Fear Factor. Cosy weekend living. Plans for knitting and not-knitting. "Well. This is it. This is the truly scary bit. The winners are announced and I will make them a bespoke gift. What will they want? Shall I be able to execute it satisfactorily? " "...Still feel like I am wading waist deep in mud with my knitting... Overall, the January FO list is very pleasing,...not planning much for February - I really have a lot of stuff going on ...it may be possible to sit in the sitting room with my wheel now and again... "

Pay It Forward now closed

It's the 1st February and that means that the Pay It Forward giveaway is now closed. I hope that the concept remains and would urge readers to consider making a similar offer on their own blog space when they have the resources to do so. It's good to give. There were thirteen commenters in the thread:

Note to Self

Kind of meme-ish. Leave a comment to link to your efforts, if you upload them anywhere. The Bus Generator: