Life is hectic at present but in a good way - I'm enjoying the build up to the launch date of a new project at work whilst trying to keep the old one still functioning.
My knitting is in a similar state. I've been tinkering around with small projects whilst trying to work on some of the larger ones that are on the go.
So for light relief I bring you a Little Owl vest - one of the spin off patterns from a hot Ravelry favourite...
The yarn is by Biggan and is First Cross merino DK - a yarn I'm enjoying knitting with and have more in my stash. Trying to photograph the purple was nearly impossible!
Also new onto the needles is another Ravelry favourite - The Milkweed Shawl - early days so far but good commuter knitting
Finally, because I started new projects I found the missing Zauberball and have reunited it with my Clapotis. There'll be lots of motorway travelling this weekend so hopefully you will soon see a finished item.
That brings me to a dilemma - how much knitting, what type etc do I need for a week in Devon? I'm visiting family and friends, the Sidmouth Folk Festival and planning to see some more National Trust places. I think I need easy knitting for the travelling and something more complex for the evenings - suggestions anyone?
Annie asked about one of the photos - it was a design in the plasterwork (or whatever) that was supporting this window
The design reminded me of the effect you get when modular knitting triangles, especially if using a lace design. It reminded me of some of the designs I'd played with when I went through the modular period a few years ago.
I love the different seasons at these gardens, the unexpected splashes of colours
and the search for the elusive butterfly photos
I swear everytime I thought I'd got a photo it flew away!
Daisy - what a wonderful place to work, it was definitely balm for this stressed soul!
For the last 5 years Matt and I have spent the last Saturday in July at a Canal Festival in Leighton Buzzard. I've got to spend the day with knitting friends and Matt has enjoyed exploring the canal, the music, the birds of prey etc.
So we set off yesterday morning with high hopes for a good day out. Ten minutes after leaving home we were on the M25, eleven minutes we were in a traffic jam that didn't move for ninety minutes! The Tomtom and the radio informed us that it was going to take nearly 3 times the normal journey time due to accidents, roadworks etc. A quick discussion meant we abandoned the idea and exited the motorway as soon as we could.
We decided to head off to Scotney as we hadn't managed a visit yet this year. The gardens were looking fantastic so I thought I'd share a few images with you:
If you give someone you work with a choice of two options they will opt for a third!
When you sleep through the alarm clock your bus / train will be cancelled
When you have knit half a clapotis you'll mislay the second Zauberball..
K2 P3 rib in the round becomes an interesting version of moss stitch when you switch to knitting backwards and forwards and your brain doesn't compensate...
Knitting K2 P3 rib to your ideal sweater length does not mean it will fit once you put your body in it - thank goodness for top down knitting - I'm either about to frog and reknit the front and back edges of Cayman or be ruthless and cut it, knit more and then graft the bits together.
Before all of that I'll look for the last ball of yarn to ensure I have enough!