I am going back on Friday to help do the kitchen, there is painting going on tomorrow and I have my visitors coming.
The boot socks are finished and more are wanted, another 2 pairs, later on. I have cast on a new pair but they are for knit and natter, I will share once they are finished.
I used the new heel construction and it was highly rated by the recipient. I should have taken a closeup, I will do soon the next pair.
Tina, from Loobylouyarns was at knit and natter yesterday, she brought me some wonderful homespun, Merino and Silk, in a peacock colour. It is eye candy of the 'nth degree. I wish that she had a sweaters worth.
Any way, after coming home and cleaning up and changing I set the swift and winder up.
The yarn is greener in the flesh, but just look at the shine, it is a shame that you can not feel the softness.
I have cast on a simple 1 row reversible pattern. There is a nice lot of texture but no so much that the yarn slides into obscurity.
There is a deal of Alpaca fleece being washed at the moment so I am hoping for a sweaters worth in the not too distant future.
When I did my Sunday shop I was just in time to pickup a stack of RTC veg, courgettes, mushrooms, peppers, celery and carrots. As well as cooking a roast I cooked for the freezer. I now have a pile of chilli, chunky pasta sauce and curry packed away. Once the garden days start I will be able to eat without worrying about cooking.
Now I really need to get back to the scarf, it will be a gift for a birthday next month.
Tea wouldn't go amiss either.
TTFN Pam
I love the cour of your new yarn, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much better knitted up and is almost iridescent in sunlight, just like a Peacock.s tail. I plan on having a chat about a sweaters worth.
DeleteThat is just the most amazing colour Pam-x-
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DeleteHow did I hit the delete button?? I will try again.
DeleteI am in lust with it, I want to wrap myself up in it and swan around like a movie star.
Pam, your yarn and knitting is lovely. Can you give me the recipe for your cleaning spray please?
ReplyDeleteI use roughly half and half white vinegar and water with a few drops of washing up liquid. The vinegar smell is gone in seconds and just leaves a hint of whatever washing up liquid you use.
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