I found the two previous blog questions great fun.
Fancy being a daisy! And Chocolate Chip ice-cream.
The scarf knitting is progressing well. I now have over 25 scarves done and hope to make loads of dosh for the MS centre. Has anyone tried selling hand-knit scarves? Any idea how much to charge?
School holidays progressing well. Youngest daughter has just completed a week of fun tennis lessons. She manged to get a prize for improvement! Apparently she has gone from not being able to hit the ball to being able to! I suppose that is a big improvement. Not eactly a budding wimbledon hopeful!!!!
Older daughter has spent the week getting up late and generally chilling out on MSN!
She is off to walk the Cumbria Way next week with her youth hostel group the postellers
Am currently waiting for eldest daughter to download all my photos from my camera, then I will be able to show some of my recent knitting and sewing exploits.
Have to decide which projects to take on holiday. May take the scarf yarn and needles to knit in the car (while hubby drives!), along with the baby blanket squares for my step granddaughter. Also thining of taking some Sirdar Rio with soft cotton, in case I run out!
Friday, August 04, 2006
I love chocolat chip ice cream!
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Dog Show Rosettes
Today Charlie and I took Molly our mad labrador to our local village fete wher they were having a dog show in aid of the MS Therapy centre where I work. We entered four categories, best young handler, best rescue, prettiest bitch and whistle stop sit. Charlie and Molly got a 2nd place for best young handler. She was so proud as many of the competitors were much older than her. I was pleased as punch as she in not a particularly confident child, but there is a closeness between her and Molly. Then came prettiest bitch in which she again got a 2nd! We were not so successful in the best rescue as there were loads of dogs with much more heart rendering stories. Then the whistle stop sit. Bearing in mind that two years ago when Molly came to live with us she was uncontrollable and had no recognition of commands, she managed 5th place. She is now parading around the house wearing her two rosettes!
Tomorrow is our primary school fete, so I've not seen the hubby for days as he is organising the beer tent. Having been to the cash and carry twice, and the supermarkets he is now checking the gazebo to make sure all the bits are there. I find it unbelievable how little support there is for running the stalls. Everyone seems to think it's someone else's responsibility! We have been helping at the same primary school for 17 years and every year it has got worse. It really bugs me that so many parents want the new computers or playground equipment, but don't think it's their problem when it comes to running the fete.
It's the same with everything in this country at the moment. Some of the mums who drop off their daughters for Rainbows and Brownies just seem to see it as a glorified babysitting service. And by the time you get to senior school there seems to be almost no parental participation.
Well that got that off my chest. Now for the knitting. Baby clothes rule at the moment. My step-daughter's baby is due in two months and I keep finding lovely patterns and yarn to make things for her(the baby, not the step-daughter) The only problem is time. Where does it go?
Tomorrow is our primary school fete, so I've not seen the hubby for days as he is organising the beer tent. Having been to the cash and carry twice, and the supermarkets he is now checking the gazebo to make sure all the bits are there. I find it unbelievable how little support there is for running the stalls. Everyone seems to think it's someone else's responsibility! We have been helping at the same primary school for 17 years and every year it has got worse. It really bugs me that so many parents want the new computers or playground equipment, but don't think it's their problem when it comes to running the fete.
It's the same with everything in this country at the moment. Some of the mums who drop off their daughters for Rainbows and Brownies just seem to see it as a glorified babysitting service. And by the time you get to senior school there seems to be almost no parental participation.
Well that got that off my chest. Now for the knitting. Baby clothes rule at the moment. My step-daughter's baby is due in two months and I keep finding lovely patterns and yarn to make things for her(the baby, not the step-daughter) The only problem is time. Where does it go?
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
I need to learn more about blogging! All I am able to do is post my occasional photo and words. Does anyone where to get a simple how to... book or web-site on blogging? I want to put hyperlinks to other sites but I can't find out how to do it. I also want to have interesting stuff, like w.i.p. charts and other blogs that I read,listed down the side of my blog.
I feel like a real dumbo at times when I read other peoples blogs.
As far as the knitting goes, I find it hard to knit in the hot weather. I have nearly finished the little pink cardi for my step Granddaughter, and am making a blue one for one of the ladies who works in the same office as my hubby.
Today I have been making a Greek chiton for Charlie to wear to school tomorrow as they are having an "ancient greek day" at her primary school. I just have to finish off the neck when she comes home to make sure it fits!!
I popped up to my LYS to pick up a length of cord to use as a belt,and ended up with the cord, a couple of decorative buckles to use on the shoulders, three balls of snuggly baby yarn and another pattern book!
If I get knocked down by a bus it would probably take longer to sort out my yarn stash than anything else! I tend to be a hoarder of all things sentimental, useful, and just about everything in between. My loft will never need an extra layer of insulation as I have so much up there that the heat can never escape.
I have all my baby stuff (from both girls, now age 16 & 8), my uni stuff, yarn stash, dance school costumes from 3 shows, xmas decorations, kids toys, kids school work, art work and so on! None of it has any value (except maybe the yarn stash) but I can't bear to part with it.
Am currently chilling out watching Wimbledon. Need to have knitting with no pattern, no shaping and no difficult bits while I watch Wimbledon as I get in a right pickle!
Boring old garter st. or st.st for me for the next two weeks!
I feel like a real dumbo at times when I read other peoples blogs.
As far as the knitting goes, I find it hard to knit in the hot weather. I have nearly finished the little pink cardi for my step Granddaughter, and am making a blue one for one of the ladies who works in the same office as my hubby.
Today I have been making a Greek chiton for Charlie to wear to school tomorrow as they are having an "ancient greek day" at her primary school. I just have to finish off the neck when she comes home to make sure it fits!!
I popped up to my LYS to pick up a length of cord to use as a belt,and ended up with the cord, a couple of decorative buckles to use on the shoulders, three balls of snuggly baby yarn and another pattern book!
If I get knocked down by a bus it would probably take longer to sort out my yarn stash than anything else! I tend to be a hoarder of all things sentimental, useful, and just about everything in between. My loft will never need an extra layer of insulation as I have so much up there that the heat can never escape.
I have all my baby stuff (from both girls, now age 16 & 8), my uni stuff, yarn stash, dance school costumes from 3 shows, xmas decorations, kids toys, kids school work, art work and so on! None of it has any value (except maybe the yarn stash) but I can't bear to part with it.
Am currently chilling out watching Wimbledon. Need to have knitting with no pattern, no shaping and no difficult bits while I watch Wimbledon as I get in a right pickle!
Boring old garter st. or st.st for me for the next two weeks!
Friday, June 23, 2006
Blog or no Blog
I have just sat through the most amazingly ridiculous programme on television. Is it me or is deal or no deal the most annoyingly addictive thing on tv? I sat down with my coffee and flicked through the channels, not liking football or horse racing I ended up watching someone picking random box numbers in the hope of winning large sums of money.
I am enjoying a couple of hours peace while hubby and girls pop down to Maidstone to visit Father-in-law / Grandad. I intend to spend some of the time sorting out the pattern on yesterdays frogged cardi.Firstly though I wanted to blog as I know I won't get a look in with the computer once the kids get back. Also hubby will need it to finish off his job application. Current job runs out in July and as we can't survive for long on my income(probably about a week), he needs to get something else to keep him busy, and out of my hair!!!
I have added a few bits to my stash this week. My LYS is closing and is selling off a few bits at a discount. Being a very structured knitter I need patterns to knit by. Got three books 1/2 price. one patons, one jaeger and one Rowan. All three books are baby and kids knits, not that I haven't got a whole load already, but most of mine I have already done a few times and I want some more modern stuff to make for my step-grandaughter - due in sept! I also bought some really soft cotton blends to make baby cardis and booties. I love knitting for new babies and kids as they look so adorable in home-made stuff! Both daughters had bagfulls of stuff when they were tiny, especially number one as I had to spend loads of time with my feet up. Now they look at me as if I'm mad when I suggest home knitted stuff. The only exception is the scarves which I am currently making.
Both girls have been taught to knit, but Em is dyslexic and mildly dispraxic so finds it really difficult to get her mind and fingers in tune. Charlie on the other hand is a good little knitter and inspired me to teach her Brownie pack last year for National Knitting week.
Must stop blogging and get this knitting done.Once I get the ribbing sorted the rest of it is just st st so won't tax the brain too much! Then I want to get some baby stuff done. Hope to blog some photos of knitting soon.
I am enjoying a couple of hours peace while hubby and girls pop down to Maidstone to visit Father-in-law / Grandad. I intend to spend some of the time sorting out the pattern on yesterdays frogged cardi.Firstly though I wanted to blog as I know I won't get a look in with the computer once the kids get back. Also hubby will need it to finish off his job application. Current job runs out in July and as we can't survive for long on my income(probably about a week), he needs to get something else to keep him busy, and out of my hair!!!
I have added a few bits to my stash this week. My LYS is closing and is selling off a few bits at a discount. Being a very structured knitter I need patterns to knit by. Got three books 1/2 price. one patons, one jaeger and one Rowan. All three books are baby and kids knits, not that I haven't got a whole load already, but most of mine I have already done a few times and I want some more modern stuff to make for my step-grandaughter - due in sept! I also bought some really soft cotton blends to make baby cardis and booties. I love knitting for new babies and kids as they look so adorable in home-made stuff! Both daughters had bagfulls of stuff when they were tiny, especially number one as I had to spend loads of time with my feet up. Now they look at me as if I'm mad when I suggest home knitted stuff. The only exception is the scarves which I am currently making.
Both girls have been taught to knit, but Em is dyslexic and mildly dispraxic so finds it really difficult to get her mind and fingers in tune. Charlie on the other hand is a good little knitter and inspired me to teach her Brownie pack last year for National Knitting week.
Must stop blogging and get this knitting done.Once I get the ribbing sorted the rest of it is just st st so won't tax the brain too much! Then I want to get some baby stuff done. Hope to blog some photos of knitting soon.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Having been away from the computer for a short time I have been having withdrawal symptoms. First off the trusty hard-drive crashed, then I spent a weekend away with the Rainbows (not the fairies),Followed by a busy week at work and home. I was surprised to see it was May when I last blogged!
I use my hubby's lap-top to blog as the pc is located in the Black Hole of Calcutta, also known as the eldest daughters bedroom!!! Well just my luck when I want to use it to find that the second hard drive in a year has crashed and everything is un-recoverable! I find that sort of thing really frustrating. Even more so than frogging a piece of knitting that has taken all afternoon to knit up. (you can probably guess that thats what I spent today doing.
I have been asked to knit a short sleeve cardi for a friend using an unidentified beige 4ply. I cast on all 161 stitches, then tried to get the pattern sorted. After frogging it four times as it wasn't working out, I gave up and went out to pick up from school. When I came back to it it was much easier, but I lost count of the pattern repeat (probably due to constant questions from Charlie) and had to frog once more. I'm leaving it now and doing another scarf!!!
I am in mourning as my LYS is closing. HELP The couple who run it retired two years ago and set up selling wool from their house via local church halls. Then they opened another shop, but they are now retiring for good as their lease has not been renewed. They are selling up lock stock and barrel, but it won't be the same atmosphere and the new shop will be much further away.
Will blog again soon as it is cuddle time before bed!
I use my hubby's lap-top to blog as the pc is located in the Black Hole of Calcutta, also known as the eldest daughters bedroom!!! Well just my luck when I want to use it to find that the second hard drive in a year has crashed and everything is un-recoverable! I find that sort of thing really frustrating. Even more so than frogging a piece of knitting that has taken all afternoon to knit up. (you can probably guess that thats what I spent today doing.
I have been asked to knit a short sleeve cardi for a friend using an unidentified beige 4ply. I cast on all 161 stitches, then tried to get the pattern sorted. After frogging it four times as it wasn't working out, I gave up and went out to pick up from school. When I came back to it it was much easier, but I lost count of the pattern repeat (probably due to constant questions from Charlie) and had to frog once more. I'm leaving it now and doing another scarf!!!
I am in mourning as my LYS is closing. HELP The couple who run it retired two years ago and set up selling wool from their house via local church halls. Then they opened another shop, but they are now retiring for good as their lease has not been renewed. They are selling up lock stock and barrel, but it won't be the same atmosphere and the new shop will be much further away.
Will blog again soon as it is cuddle time before bed!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Twice in one day
Having managed to get one photo on I thought I would post another while the going is good.
Emily went to her first formal evening on Friday. Her High School held their Year 11 Prom at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon.
It was a very emotional occasion, not just for the students, as many of the parents had a tear in the corner of their eye as we waved them off in their Limo.
I really feel old now! Emily is at school today for the last day of statutory education. It seems like five minutes since she started primary school.
Third Time Lucky
Third time lucky?
I am trying to get a photo onto the blog. If This works it is a photo of Charlie (my younger daughter), and Molly (my mad Labrador).
Knitting is at a standstill today. My wrists can't take any more for a while. I completed scarf number 15 last night. Thats 15 in two months. Not as many as I would have liked, but not bad given that I have to work as well!
Monday, May 08, 2006
Back to work today as the pleurisy has now gone....Yipee!!!
Luckily it was a quiet day at the centre where I work so I was able to take it gently. Even so I was absolutely shattered by the time I came home.
Yesterday I went to a really emotional christening. My friend's daughter sadly died last year, shortly after giving birth to her second child(a much longed for little girl). Daisy was born prem at 28 weeks and for a while it was touch and go. Amazingly she is now a bonny little thing who is developing well. Since leaving Hospital Daisy and her brother Kyle have lived with their Grandparents.
On the knitting front I have been getting into the scarves and have now completed eleven different styles and colours. As soon as I can get a photo to load onto this blog I will post a picture of my multicolour scarves.
My Stash:
I vowed not to add anything to my stash during May, but alas I went to a local budget shop and picked up a few balls of fluffy stuff! (actually it was 28 balls) . They are for the charity scarves so I think that excuses it. The rest of my stash currently occupies three large whicker boxes under the coffee table, Four black sacks in the loft, two drawers under the bed and a few odd balls scattered around the house in carrier bags. Oh well...I will have to make a new stash resolution in June!!! And I will have to try and keep it.
Luckily it was a quiet day at the centre where I work so I was able to take it gently. Even so I was absolutely shattered by the time I came home.
Yesterday I went to a really emotional christening. My friend's daughter sadly died last year, shortly after giving birth to her second child(a much longed for little girl). Daisy was born prem at 28 weeks and for a while it was touch and go. Amazingly she is now a bonny little thing who is developing well. Since leaving Hospital Daisy and her brother Kyle have lived with their Grandparents.
On the knitting front I have been getting into the scarves and have now completed eleven different styles and colours. As soon as I can get a photo to load onto this blog I will post a picture of my multicolour scarves.
My Stash:
I vowed not to add anything to my stash during May, but alas I went to a local budget shop and picked up a few balls of fluffy stuff! (actually it was 28 balls) . They are for the charity scarves so I think that excuses it. The rest of my stash currently occupies three large whicker boxes under the coffee table, Four black sacks in the loft, two drawers under the bed and a few odd balls scattered around the house in carrier bags. Oh well...I will have to make a new stash resolution in June!!! And I will have to try and keep it.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Rest..... Whats that?
Having been told by the doctor to rest, I thought it would be simple. Sit down, put my feet up and get the needles out!
No such luck.
Yesterday Emily managed to get hit on the back of the head by a badly placed football. The worst thing was that she was only chatting to mates during break time at school and was not even playing.
Emily is notorious at school for her continuous list of accidents. During her 5 years at high school she has broken her wrist twice, suffered concussion three times, cracked her coccyx and now has whiplash! Add to that viral meningitis and knee surgery, she has really made her mark!
Back to me... Guess who had to spend 3 1/2 hours in casualty while she had her neck xray done. At one point the doctors nearly offered me a bed due to the fact that I was getting breathless from coughing.
NATURE UPDATE
The nest is still safe. I really worry every time I see the Magpie approaching. Fortunately the parent birds are very observant and have seen it off.
They haven't finished building, but have started to decorate already. Today a piece of blue nylon rope has been added to the nest making it look very attractive.
I HATE STEROIDS
I've been on 30mg of prednisolone for 5 days and now feel like marshmallow man! My fingers are like puffed rice and I've had to take off my eternity ring. I would have taken off the wedding ring,but I couldn't get it off in time. Thus I sit here watching it dissappear into my folds of skin, knowing that if it gets any worse I will have to have it cut off......The ring not the finger ....hopefully!
No such luck.
Yesterday Emily managed to get hit on the back of the head by a badly placed football. The worst thing was that she was only chatting to mates during break time at school and was not even playing.
Emily is notorious at school for her continuous list of accidents. During her 5 years at high school she has broken her wrist twice, suffered concussion three times, cracked her coccyx and now has whiplash! Add to that viral meningitis and knee surgery, she has really made her mark!
Back to me... Guess who had to spend 3 1/2 hours in casualty while she had her neck xray done. At one point the doctors nearly offered me a bed due to the fact that I was getting breathless from coughing.
NATURE UPDATE
The nest is still safe. I really worry every time I see the Magpie approaching. Fortunately the parent birds are very observant and have seen it off.
They haven't finished building, but have started to decorate already. Today a piece of blue nylon rope has been added to the nest making it look very attractive.
I HATE STEROIDS
I've been on 30mg of prednisolone for 5 days and now feel like marshmallow man! My fingers are like puffed rice and I've had to take off my eternity ring. I would have taken off the wedding ring,but I couldn't get it off in time. Thus I sit here watching it dissappear into my folds of skin, knowing that if it gets any worse I will have to have it cut off......The ring not the finger ....hopefully!
Monday, May 01, 2006
spring fever!
Having thought the dreaded cough was improving I took myself off to Norfolk for a Physiotherapy course on the long term management of severe disablement in people with Multiple sclerosis.It was a very interesting course, but upon my return I suffered a setback(maybe caused by the driving followed by a birthday party for six kids, to celebrate charlie's 8th birthday). The wheezing and breathlessness were back accompanied by severe pain in the left side of the chest. I gave in and visited the gp.Result: Bronchitis, pleurisy and mild asthma. No wonder I felt so good!
Have now been stuck at home since Thursday without a computer as hubby took it on the boat to use it for navigation. (a chart and a pair of binoculars work just as well!!)Any way, I have completed three more scarves in jazzy yarn purchased in Norfolk. I managed to squeeze in a visit to both parents while I was there, plus a visit to one of my favourite wool shops. Well a girl has to have priorities doesn't she! I also saw my Grandmother which made it even more worthwhile.
I was hoping to go back to work in the morning, but as I am still breathless when I talk I don't think I can take my normal exercise classes for wheelchair users. Its a real bummer as I love my job.
NATURE NEWS
After a hectic weekend with my sister here, I am now sitting in my front room watching a nest being built by two very active song-thrushes. They have been continuously harrassed by a magpie, but have bravely seen it off all day. My video camera is trained on the nest so that I can get a closer view. Perhaps they will lay eggs soon and I can watch the babies.
My pond is absolutely full of tadpoles. I love going up the garden to watch them developing. What a great waste of time! Yesterday the water was so clear that I even saw a newt. My daughter Charlie can't work out why I call him MI. Well he is only small after all!!!
PARENT PANIC
My eldest daughter takes her GCSE exams in a few weeks, and I am feeling really old. I was reading on another blog about a mum whose son had just started school and I tried to leave a comment, but my laptop was so slow I kept getting cut-off mid stream. Anyway If you have a child just starting school, enjoy every moment, (even when they don't tell you anything), put your name down to help on school trips, join the pta, do anything to involve yourself in school life, as it will all be over in the blink of an eye. Ypu know the saying that school days are the best days of your life..... Well I think they're wrong... Your kids school days can be even better. It seems like five minutes since Emily started school and she leaves in June!!
Better go now as the Kids want to eat again. I really am getting hooked on blogging,although I spend more time reading other peoples than I do writing my own.
Can you believe I can no longer work out how to put photos on. The green dress was definately a fluke!
Have now been stuck at home since Thursday without a computer as hubby took it on the boat to use it for navigation. (a chart and a pair of binoculars work just as well!!)Any way, I have completed three more scarves in jazzy yarn purchased in Norfolk. I managed to squeeze in a visit to both parents while I was there, plus a visit to one of my favourite wool shops. Well a girl has to have priorities doesn't she! I also saw my Grandmother which made it even more worthwhile.
I was hoping to go back to work in the morning, but as I am still breathless when I talk I don't think I can take my normal exercise classes for wheelchair users. Its a real bummer as I love my job.
NATURE NEWS
After a hectic weekend with my sister here, I am now sitting in my front room watching a nest being built by two very active song-thrushes. They have been continuously harrassed by a magpie, but have bravely seen it off all day. My video camera is trained on the nest so that I can get a closer view. Perhaps they will lay eggs soon and I can watch the babies.
My pond is absolutely full of tadpoles. I love going up the garden to watch them developing. What a great waste of time! Yesterday the water was so clear that I even saw a newt. My daughter Charlie can't work out why I call him MI. Well he is only small after all!!!
PARENT PANIC
My eldest daughter takes her GCSE exams in a few weeks, and I am feeling really old. I was reading on another blog about a mum whose son had just started school and I tried to leave a comment, but my laptop was so slow I kept getting cut-off mid stream. Anyway If you have a child just starting school, enjoy every moment, (even when they don't tell you anything), put your name down to help on school trips, join the pta, do anything to involve yourself in school life, as it will all be over in the blink of an eye. Ypu know the saying that school days are the best days of your life..... Well I think they're wrong... Your kids school days can be even better. It seems like five minutes since Emily started school and she leaves in June!!
Better go now as the Kids want to eat again. I really am getting hooked on blogging,although I spend more time reading other peoples than I do writing my own.
Can you believe I can no longer work out how to put photos on. The green dress was definately a fluke!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Where am I going wrong
Tried this from another blog. Where am I going wrong?
I have no head for business and I definately have no control over my money!!!
I have no head for business and I definately have no control over my money!!!
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Saturday, April 08, 2006
The Green Dress
Here is a photo of oldest daughter wearing the green dress mentioned in a previous blog. The picture does not do it real credit as it doesn't show the silver and green spirals on the bottom of the skirt, the sewn in leotard and the silver bodice front which had to be added to preserve her dignity.
As a very amateur seamstress I am amazed that it held together for a dress rehearsal and three performances!
As I am blogging today it means we have not left yet for our sailing holiday. Weather not bril, and I got a rotten cough. My other half has decided its bad enough sharing a house with my cough let alone a 31ft boat!
Daughter featured in the photo currently in Norfolk staying with her Grandma, hopefully revising for her GCSE exams. Next weekend she will be youth hosteling on the North Norfolk coast with a group called the postellers.
Today i am enjoying a leisurely Saturday, with breakfast in bed and a trip out for lunch. Well a girl expects to be pampered on her birthday. My Dad really upset me though as he sent me a card with "life begins at 40" on it. I wouldn't mind except that I'm not 40 till next year! The other downside is that everyone has sent me choccies which could lead to disaster as I am trying to reduce my weight. Next year I will ask for something specific!
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
nutty-knitters nutty knits
I love e-bay
I have become hooked on buying stuff on e-bay. Last week I bought two lots of wool and this week I got another two bargains. It is a great way of getting yourself a stash at a reasonable price. You have to know what the original price was to grab a bargain (not forgetting to include the postage) but most knitters know a bargain when they see it.
Just wish there were more knitting hours in the day.
Schools out here so the kids are at home. The oldest is already driving me mad as she starts GCSE exams in five weeks. The little one is spending all day driving her dad crazy as he doesn't work during school hols, unlike me who has only booked next week off Good move really.
As I am married to a sailing enthusiast(nutcase) I will be spending next week sailing the south coast from Portsmouth to Weymouth, depending on wind and tide! In between pulling a few ropes, making tea for the captain, entertaining the seven year old whirlwind, taking the dog ashore in the dinghy and feeding the crew I hope to get a bit of knitting done. Most will have to be done when we are alongside during the evening so I won't be taking any intricate patterns!
Good job I've got loads of scarves to knit!!
I may not get another chance to blog before we go away so Happy Easter to anyone who reads my Blog!
I have become hooked on buying stuff on e-bay. Last week I bought two lots of wool and this week I got another two bargains. It is a great way of getting yourself a stash at a reasonable price. You have to know what the original price was to grab a bargain (not forgetting to include the postage) but most knitters know a bargain when they see it.
Just wish there were more knitting hours in the day.
Schools out here so the kids are at home. The oldest is already driving me mad as she starts GCSE exams in five weeks. The little one is spending all day driving her dad crazy as he doesn't work during school hols, unlike me who has only booked next week off Good move really.
As I am married to a sailing enthusiast(nutcase) I will be spending next week sailing the south coast from Portsmouth to Weymouth, depending on wind and tide! In between pulling a few ropes, making tea for the captain, entertaining the seven year old whirlwind, taking the dog ashore in the dinghy and feeding the crew I hope to get a bit of knitting done. Most will have to be done when we are alongside during the evening so I won't be taking any intricate patterns!
Good job I've got loads of scarves to knit!!
I may not get another chance to blog before we go away so Happy Easter to anyone who reads my Blog!
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.
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!
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!
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