On holiday

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

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

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


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 in KP's Gloss Concord Grape using 5mm

24 hours later

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

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.

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.....