I’ve just re-read my post from this time last year. On Dec 22nd 2020 we had been told that non-essential shops were closing (again), and most people’s plans for ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Here We Go Again”
Category Archives: 2021
Snowdrop
The first snowdrop is in flower in the garden! It’s called Gabriel and is one of the earliest, always flowering before Christmas. Seeing these always lifts me – they areContinueContinue reading “Snowdrop”
Good with my Hands
Somehow, despite being away from home for three days during the past week, I have managed to do quite a lot of knitting! I’ve finished two projects, started another andContinueContinue reading “Good with my Hands”
Silent Night
Last Sunday was Advent Sunday, so we put the Christmas tree up and decorated it. It took a little bit longer this year (maybe we’re a bit older?), but itContinueContinue reading “Silent Night”
Slow Down
I managed to log myself out of my own website about half an hour ago and have only just managed to get back in. First world problems, I know, butContinueContinue reading “Slow Down”
Raspberry Beret
Much knitting progress has happened this week and I can actually share some of it with you today! I am really enjoying my Get Garter Beret from Woolly Wormhead andContinueContinue reading “Raspberry Beret”
What a difference a ply makes!
I’m not sure I will ever get over the thrill of seeing fluffy fibre turn into actual, knit-able yarn. Or the fact that I seem to be able to achieveContinueContinue reading “What a difference a ply makes!”
Autumn Leaves
I’m sitting at my Mum’s dining table looking out at her garden in all its autumnal glory. There was a frost on the lawn this morning and it was jollyContinueContinue reading “Autumn Leaves”
Better late than never
Ok, own up; who actually noticed I didn’t publish a blog post yesterday? Answers in the comments please! It was our return journey from Kent yesterday and, at the weekend,ContinueContinue reading “Better late than never”
The Hills are Alive
My plan to weave in a section of yarn ends on my advent sweater (Serenity by Joji Locatelli) each day worked a treat. I seriously underestimated how many there were;ContinueContinue reading “The Hills are Alive”