So... I am on holiday again, for Beltaine. Sadly the sunrise wasn't exactly visible on Saturday, and we didn't go to the sea because the idea of trying to get a very elderly husky with a wobbly back end into the car quietly at 4am in the morning was too much for all of us. So we stayed home and saluted the sunrise in the garden. It was just as good, then we retreated to our sacred space in the big sitting room to listen to music and complete our ritual. I know, something of a cop out but we had a good excuse! Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :)
Unfortunately Sunday proved to be a bit of a disaster. I had a very nasty fall at the start of the bridal path while I was out walking Phaolin. I can't even blame the dog either because he was behind me sniffing some grass, so I can't say that he pulled me over or anything because I managed this one entirely on my own. I have a very badly damaged knee and a somewhat sprained ankle as a result so have had to spend the time since then being quiet with my crochet! And what a hardship that is - not.
The pastel afghan is now complete... I still don't really know how I feel about it, but here it is, in situ...
And laid out on the sofa in the big sitting room
I admit that it's pretty and all that and it is very soft and cosy so I suspect it will 'grow on me' so to speak.
Anyway with that blanket complete I decided to had a go at using my Rowan Handknit Cotton. Many of the colours that I love in this yarn are no longer available and I have been scouring ebay to get replacements when I run out but I can't keep on just gathering it all to my bosom and looking at it now and then so I got started on the below late last week...
It's a classic Attic24 Neat Ripple but not as big as the monster Biggan one and it seems to be growing apace, despite the fact that the fall left me very tired for a couple of days and I kept nodding off whilst crocheting. I have a horrible suspicion that when it's done I'm going to be left with a load of Rowan Handknit in colours I really don't like. Ah well they'll come in handy for something I guess. So have another picture while I'm in the mood...
Yes there's another wip in a yarn I don't like lurking ont he back of the rocker. *sigh* I also want to make the lovely doll I got the pattern for from Flutterby Patch I've had the yarn for weeks now but never got to it yet. So many lovely things to make and so little time to actually make them in! So very frustrating. And the wonderful people at the Natural Dye Studio sent me a mail telling me that my order for the rest of the yarn for the triangle blanket has been shipped. I really can't decide what to make next!
Anyway, himself is in the garden playing with the new shredder we bought last week and I fancy a cup of coffee, so ttfn. Love O. xxxxxx