It is spinning day today – we are at M’s. The weather has broken somewhat and is grey and overcast with a little dampness, but scarcely any wind. I am trying to decide whether to take the car and the spinning wheel, or to cycle with my knitting. It’s a difficult decision. I do need …
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Ears of Corn
The Teosinte sock is cracking along – but not quite as fast as I had thought that it would. The heel is not yet in sight, although tea time has arrived. It is a very pretty sock. We are having a Harry Potter Fest. HP3 tonight. It’s scarcely taxing viewing, so I may get more …
Bread and Beauty
The Knitpicks needles are great – sturdy and slick, and just the right size for my hands at 6″. There are 6 sets of five needles from 2.00mm to 3.25mm – I am equipped now for any sock eventuality. The Teosinte sock is now progressing rapidly, and looking very nice indeed. It’s a happy marriage …
In the garden
The sock has been out in the garden. Just a couple more inches of foot to go before shaping the toe now. I have named the project: Cash and Burn – though, according to this pic, it’s a bit more like Orbison 🙂 Had to laugh, having been sat out in the sun in t-shirt, …
It’s a Wrap
I have decided to frog the Pomatomus sock – purely because I am unhappy with my workmanship. I will cast on again and knit more carefully next time. With two froggings in quick succession I now need a “big hit” – a fast and easy completion. I thought I would knit the Hug yarn up …
On my wheel
On my wheel, the Deep Fried Vegis batt. I hope I am going to like this. Maybe it will look better once plyed… I should use this lens more often. Watching me while I work – Suzie. She’s looking old these days. This is the best photo I have ever managed of Suzie – she’s …