Yesterday's puzzle was a very quick trot - we completed in 16 minutes, and in an amazing third place (of 36 on the leader board.) Today's finale requires an on-campus presence and we have been teamed with a local team plus another remote team. I have no idea how that is going to work! I …
And for my next trick
howsabout this? Sidewinders from NonaKnits (Sidewinders at Ravelry) in this? Though I may do a practice pair first in Trekking XXL There may be just enough time to get a pair in before the end of Socktoberfest
Shopping, shopping, shopping
Bumper post today: 2 swap postcards from Swap-Bot swap 2 separate packages of cotton fabric remnants via eBay Package from Get Knitted including Glove pattern 2 balls Opal Uni for Mr L's fingerless gloves suede soles for my Mama Janes an extra ball of Opal, because it is gorgeous colours and because I am weak …
Warm and cosy
We had a lot of hailstorms today. It has been generally cold and miserable. With a hearty lunch of home made soup and soda bread in my tum, I clapped my handspun Jacob on my head, in the form of my Urchin beret, added a coat and took the dog out. I felt beautifully snug …
More photos
More Ravelry photos in the conservatory today. I'm having a terrible time with colour consistency. Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Col.. 9332 - this is for some more Mama Janes slippers. The Yarn Yard "Aurora" Col. 425. Merino 80%/Silk 20% laceweight 1200 metres per 100g The Yarn Yard "Machair" Col. 422 70% baby Alpaca/20% silk/10% …
Laceweight
Laceweight is a peculiar form of masochism, isn't it? In oh-so-many-ways. I have been winding skeins this morning. I wound the remaining Silk Blend, no problem. Then went on to wind a couple of Yarn Yard laceweights. Even with the aid of a swift and a ball winder, I may never have the use of …