I just needed to pop in for a little *bounce*. I am so excited, you see, because I have done something very exciting and rewarding. You see, I have cast on a new project – one that has been in my mind for a long time. It’s just a simple thing, but it is the …
Tag archives: WIP
Dogged Persistence
Having undertaken to complete Mr L’s socks during Socktoberfest, I find myself plugging away at them with dogged persistence today – despite several interruptions and a migraine. My head wasn’t too bad this morning and I managed to get several little jobs done, but the pain has been cranking up since around 11am. This is …
FOs
Two FOs so far today – the Clapotis and the Spiraluscious are both finished and ready for blocking. Edging the collar was fun – my first knit-on edge and it all went very easily. I feel ready to tackle a shawl edge now. I enjoy learning new skills – though I have to confess that …
Knit, purl and pop
I love knitting this Clapotis. Dropping stitches is almost as satisfying as popping bubblewrap. I have 9 of 13 repeats done on the length, though will definitely add some extra repeats to get to the length that I want. If I knitted this again in the same yarn I would certainly use a smaller needle, …
Brrr…
Every so often something inexplicable comes over me and I disappear into the kitchen to spend an entire morning preparing our midday meal. Today was one of those days and my morning culminated in serving a fine example of a Goats’ Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tart. We had new potatoes and a cabbage salad with …
Lightsoutis
That Clapotis sure is coming in handy. The lights have gone out again and the UPS is singing its song at us. Time to power down and go for a candlelit bath I think. And there was me poised to snap a beautiful skein of yarn from Posh Yarns at 7pm. *sigh* Plans are afoot …