Well, I waited. I waited and I waited. Alas, nobody applied the sole of their foot to the seat of my pants. I decided in the end that I would have to galvanise myself. So, I set to and wrote almost all of the sock article – it still needs photographs taking and a few …
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A little of what you fancy
There was a step change yesterday and I was delighted to be able to spend my day in an upright position and without benefit of painkillers. I put the improvement down to this I cast on on Tuesday for my Windswept shawl. It seems to have been therapeutic and relaxing. It has now reached the …
Bits and Pieces
We’ve been painfully short of treats this week and you have had to put up with my constant whingeing about my bad back – I think it’s a result of not being able to focus and recall the good parts of the week. Anyway – to compensate, and to say “sorry” – here’s a few …
Whoops Cake
Hmmm, maybe I’ll stop by the shop for some biscuits tomorrow. I expect the invention cake will be all right with a dollop of custard… Shawl pinned out (and looking like a dog’s breakfast) I’ve worked out what’s wrong. It’s Knitting Withdrawal. I should never have gone Cold Turkey on it. Maybe if I work …
The Holiday Hit List
So much for finishing Flukra off this weekend – I managed all of half a row. I hate this time of year, when routine is so disrupted. Looking forward to normality being returned to me on 2nd January. ALL the commissions are completed, bar a hat to be made for February. The bed …
Francie, my dear, I don’t give a…
When the power goes off long term, it is essential to find ways of keeping warm. I try to stay active and perhaps use the time to catch up on housework – that generates some body heat. The thermal vest and long johns are deployed when it is time to rest but I find that …