A New Muse

It is all Amy’s fault. I subscribe to the Knitty blog. The entry for Friday Jan 21st is one of Knitty’s instant competition blogs… or “Ninja-bonus Giveaways.” These quick draws are a regular feature of the Knitty blog, and worth keeping an eye open for. This latest one featured this wonderful book: I checked it …

FO: Socks – Twisted and Herringbone Rib

Two pairs of socks completed as part of my self-challenge to bust some UFOs during August… Pattern: Herringbone Rib Socks by Kristi Schueler Yarn: Bonny from The Yarn Yard, colourway Tay Notes: Never again Ravelry Project: Tay-lor-made I was making the Herringbone Rib socks for Mr L – he loved the colour of the yarn …

Cookie A

Have I taken time out before in order to wax lyrical about the amazing Cookie A? I hope so, because I find myself with very little time today to say much about my Monday Muse. Cookie A is my choice for today as I have her much on my mind as I attempt to schedule …

Sunday slump

There is a faint air of depression about the Acre today. Mr L goes back to work tomorrow and I know that he is not looking forward to that. As for me, I am phenomenally tired — and have been so all week. I don’t get up until 10 am -ish but by 7 pm …

FO: Tribute Socks

Knitted in Caber, a bamboo blend from The Yarn Yard. These are such pretty socks…

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Scoreline – 2:2

Well, there I was, all puffed up with pride and gloating over my TWO new pairs of socks. TWO UFOs ticked off. Then what happens? The Spring Knitty is what happens and…