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It will never catch on
Ah, the typewriter. It’s one of those things which is having a moment thanks to social media and the jury is out as to whether or not it’s just a bit of silliness. The big draw is that you can buy them relatively cheaply and you’ll often find them at garage sales or in charity… Continue reading
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It’s decision time
So, if all four main pieces of my jumper are done, that means I can’t put off making a decision about the neck finish any longer (although the fact I wrote this sentence 5 days ago and haven’t yet made the decision seems to prove me a liar). I can’t deny that I am sorely… Continue reading
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When you’re out of fashion
“Let them have their fad and their fix Confined by fashion and peer I love you for your courage In this frightened atmosphere” Don McLean: You Have Lived It doesn’t matter what particular hobbies you indulge in, I’m sure that every single one of them is prone to fads and fashions. I am equally certain… Continue reading
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Knitting time
When I updated my knitting progress on Wednesday, I was looking forward to getting to the armhole shaping on the back of my Coconut Ice Sweater. Then, towards the end of the week I mentioned the sudden resurrection of interest in my DSLR camera and we all know what havoc a sudden new enthusiasm wreaks… Continue reading
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A dull and messy morning
I wish I could claim to be neat and tidy, but just see what a mess I made simply writing my journal this morning! I blame it on the paper – it led me through a wormhole of experimentation which hasn’t resolved much at all. Since the beginning of May I’ve been writing my journal… Continue reading
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Knit a bit, not a lot
Knitting progress has been slow. That is to say, I have enjoyed my knitting when I have picked it up, but I haven’t picked it up enough to make significant progress, which is fairly plain from the lack of knitting posts hereabouts. I worked a few rows on my sock the other night and got… Continue reading
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