Friday, March 31, 2006

nutty-knitters nutty knits

nutty-knitters nutty knits

Why is it so hard to keep to one project at a time? Currently got at least four things on the needles. I have started kniing those fluffy scarves for selling for chaity. I work at a centre for people with MS and we are always looking for ways of raising money. Being totally mad I suggested that some of us start knitting scarves to sell for xmas. It seems a long time away but I thought it best to start early. So far I have persuaded one of my ladies to knit. As it is over 10 years since she last picked up a pair of needles I was really pleased. Another has shown an interest, which is great news. MS can be so disabling it is great to encourage any activity which keeps people active, even if it is only their hands!
I have just finished my third scarf in two weeks, at this rate I will have quite a stash by xmas.
If anyone has odd balls of that lovely fluffy yarn I would love to receive it.
post to
Sutton & Croydon MS Centre
Bradbury House
LLoyd ave
The Mount
Coulsdon
surrey

Has anyone tried setting up a knitting group. My local craft shop has offered to host but I don't know how to start. Any ideas?

The Green dress mentoioned in previous blog is now finished and the dance show was fantastic, even if I was biased as my daughter had a solo to perform.

Now the spring weather has finally decided to show itself I have to get out ino the garden. The only downside is the fact that if I'm in the garden I can't be knitting.

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

I haven't managed to blog lately, due to not having access to my computer. My 16yr old seems to be on it all hours of the day (she says she is using it for revision, but I know she spends hours on MSN!).Well, I have completed the school cardigan and a couple of small baby cardis, and am now on the first of my bears! I bought 5 kits to knit Popcorn bears. I must have been having a funny turn! The pieces are all finished but I have put off sewing them together. I have to be in the right mood for sewing up! I must have about three or four things to sew together before the mood takes me. Thus I have started making a scarf and a pair of leg warmers for my 16yr old( the MSN fan).
Other projects currently under way include a dance dress in green lycra for aforementioned daughter's dance showcase at school, and wall paper and paint stripping in my bedroom. If only there were more hours in the day.
Just to add to the frantic life, my cat has developed a skin condition. She has lost half the hair on her back and tail. She now ressembles a poodle after a trip to the poodle parlour! Oh well another expensive vet bill on the horizon.
I must try and get into the habit of blogging more often. I find it very therapeutic. Only problem is I can't blog and knit at the same time!