Spirits would be lifted today – plus points being: Joshaqan socks finished last night Senneh 2nd sock cast on the rain has ceased However… I had an overall dispiriting end to the day yesterday. Having done loads of housework and spent much of the day doing laundry in order to get the best bedding back …
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September
Yummy yarn from Natalie. This is Pentland, a blend of baby camel and silk in laceweight (800m/100g). The colour is named September. I have cast on with this yarn for The Shetland Trader’s new triangle, Flukra. Flukra is constructed in the same way as the Aestlight (of which I have made a good several so …
FO: Norie
The Norie hat called to me most loudly from The Shetland Trader’s recent book release. I didn’t find enough in the book to merit buying it but, luckily for me, the Norie is available as a single purchase. The pattern is written for DK weight, and this is something that I tend not to have …
The Simple Things
I am reminded time and again of how much inspiration and beauty I find in the simple things… Mondays are refuse collection day. I rise and dress without showering as I have learned from past experience that lugging bin bags down the drive when my muscles are fresh from the shower is never a good …