I couldn't resist putting some photos of my little Ella on the blog.
I know I'm biased but I think she is rather yummy.








Here's one of the new grandma.




And now some knitting photos.
The blanket is one I have done for all the new babies in the family. Each one has had a different ribbon trim. It looks great in every colour,(I have made it in navy blue, yellow, red and white)














The pale pink cardi is done in four ply snugly. I love the classic pattern and have to admit I could probably make it with my eyes shut as I must have made it a hundred times. The great thing is it's really easy to make and can be worn with anything(provided the colour matches)!

The last photo is a deep pink cotton from Sirdar. I think it's Rio. I bought it at a very good price when my local yarn shop closed down. The colour is a bit more like rose(the colour hasn't come out as well as I would have liked on the computer) The pattern is Felicite from the Patons Fairies booklet. Now I am working on two slightly larger items, another felicite cardi and a jumper from the Jaeger book I bought at the lys closing down sale. I also have to admit to a bit of baby wool stash enhancement. I went to Maidstone to visit Father in Law last week, and found a branch of Hobbycraft. I have never been inside before and spent nearly an hour wandering round buying some reduced price Patons fairytale 4ply in a few different colours!and buttons and fluffy stuff(I can't remember which one at the moment). I could have spent lots on fabrics, wools, craft stuff etc. I had to hold myself back. Off to work now to earn an honest crust!

It's a girl

Just a short post to let those of you who read this blog know that I became a grandma again this morning. My Stepdaughter gave birth to ELLA at 6.14am , weighing in at 7lb 11oz. I haven't seen her yet so no photos, but we are going to visit tomorrow! It is going to be a mega day as we are going to Hastings, to visit the new baby, then Norfolk for the18th birthday party of my stepsister's daughter. Hopefully I will be home on Sunday evening with photos of both!

Knitting in Public (Transport)

Having signed up for a day in London hosted by the London Regional MS Society I decided to do something I haven't been able to do in a long time. I took my knitting with me to do on the train! I usually travel to courses by car with one of my colleagues or I go to town with one or both of my girls. Both of these situations do not allow me to get my kneedles out and start knitting. If I did this with Emily she would be soooo embarassed, and Charlie is still worried by thoughts of bombs on London trains to travel without holding my hand or sitting on my lap! It is impossible to knit one handed or with an eight year old on your lap!!! So, as I said I took my knitting. I got a few strange looks, but most people totally ignored me. That was until I got to London Bridge when a small child watched me intently all the way to Kings Cross Thameslink.As I got off I heard her ask her Mummy "what was that lady doing?" Mummy's reply was devastating........."I think she was sewing!!" Just goes to show haw bad our education system has got! As I arrived early for my day I sat with a cup of coffee in the conference room and got out my knitting. I was then approached by a lovely (elderly ish) lady who showed a great deal of interest in the baby cardi I was making. You could guess her age when she turned to a friend and said "yes it's a matinee coat like we thought". Does anyone make matinee coats any more I had a few for Emily(17) but by the time Charlie arrived they seemed very old fashioned. I will put some photos on soon as I have finished the blanket and two cardis.