Wednesday, July 29, 2009

On holiday


We're all enjoying a change of scenery especially Annie as she loves paddling in the sea.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Braving Lace

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to take part in a Nancy Bush workshop on Estonian Lace. Apart from a few pairs of lace socks I've never been brave enough to partake in lace but this is soon to change:

Estonian Lace sample
Estonian Lace sample


I used some Jaeger Baby Merino 4ply from my stash & really enjoyed the challenge:

Estonian Lace sample
Estonian Lace sample


Estonian Lace sample
Estonian Lace sample


Next I'm taking part in the Socktopus Mystery Shawl KAL

The first clue is to be released via Twitter on Monday but here is my swatch using Knit Picks Gloss in Concord Grape:

SMSKAL Swatch
SMSKAL Swatch in KP's Gloss Concord Grape using 5mm

Friday, July 17, 2009

24 hours later


Typical of an English summer it's now raining & I have two soggy dogs.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

cool(er) 'dales


The dogs have a bath, blowdry, haircut & pedicure much to their disgust but hopefully they're feeling a bit better for it.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Still here


Lots of changes here including the fact that we're childless for the summer: DD is on her way to Australia, as I write, for the holiday of a lifetime.

What shall I do with myself?

Knitting is happening and I have 2 FO's but as yet no photos. Lady Eleanor should be joining the queue very soon and then I'll be casting on something new.....

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