Archive for the ‘knitting’ Category
TweetHere’s a finished runner. Started earlier this year. Originally measured for the thrifted glass-door fronted bookshelf. Now too big because of the crocheted border. New home – the living room window sill. And how much I have loved sitting at home today adding the final french knots :-) The weather outside is furious – cold, [...]
TweetI hereby declare, on this the first official day of my winter break, that this holiday shall be the holiday of Finish. Yep, just one “n”. Finish, as in “to complete something” – a concept I’ve never really grasped. Yet now, I’m just itching to give it a go. Over the next five weeks I [...]
TweetY-e-e-e-s. I’ll REALLY work hard at my anatomy this afternoon – but first, I’ll just finish off this cushion. Then I’ll feel really motivated to study. Yep. I will. When I finish the cushion. Oh, but then, I need to cook dinner. And spend some cosy time with Abby. And … and … and…. Oh [...]
Tweetthank you for all the get well wishes :-) I’m am almost over it, thank goodness, just a hacking cough left. And for those interested, I found a source for the Penguin cups (we got ours at a local bookstore). My thumbs are decidedly black. There, I’ve said it. I would LOVE to be a [...]
Tweet… or, I’m never EVER dyeing my hair again! On Sunday night, I finally finished my rosy harvest, details here. It was blissful moment – even if it was half past midnight, I couldn’t fall asleep for an hour after going to bed I was so gleeful, and the next morning felt like crap after [...]
TweetThe night outside is fierce and dark – full of gusty wind and drumming rain – but inside all is quiet and warm. One sock is finished and on the foot … Whilst standing at the stove stirring, the other sock’s wee stitches have been picked back up to work into a heel … One [...]
TweetRemember her? And there was the suggestion that she could make a sweet rabbit for easter? Well, whilst I waited for the sun to finish rising this morning, and after ironing for and feeding my two loves, I sipped my coffee and gave it a go. {sweetpea always runs to this spot to watch us [...]
Tweet :: new fabric in my letter box … must resist, must resist, must resist. But look at that paisley! Feast your eyes upon those mushrooms! Move on lily, move on. :: cups of tea whilst I work. :: toasty boonah shawl round my shoulders :: listening to Abby describe the hilarity of the shadow [...]
Tweet This is Glen – he’s my sock tutor and he’s a marvel. Look at him go! Today was my last sock class at Morris and Sons (thank you Abby sweetpie for giving me such a thoughtful and longed for birthday present) and Glen’s here winding a new ball of yarn for me. Nooooooo …. [...]
TweetJust so you know how an 8am start to a two hour midwifery lecture, followed by two hours in the library studying the assessment of the vital signs, a one hour tutorial assessing case studies, an hour reading yet another paper on the efficacy of motivational interviewing in a behaviour change programme for smokers, a [...]
TweetSunday … I spent the whole afternoon at Morris & Sons in the city learning to knit socks. On an 80cm circular needle. I thought this was a mistake when I read it in the list of supplies to bring to class. I was so sure this was a mistake, I rang and checked. Silly [...]
TweetTonight – as we have the last three – we sit in dismay and horror as we absorb the images of Japan’s terrible, terrible weekend. Oh my. Such overwhelming loss – and such unimaginable fear. Our thoughts and hearts reach out to these poor people as they attempt to make sense of the destruction and [...]
