Matching bag

Sleepless night so made the matching bag, just scaled down the pattern to suit a little person

Done it again

Called into the charity shop on my way in as I was later today, and they were just putting out some bags of 4ply wool. I am now the owner of approx 1500g of 4ply in shades of green, pink, and light brown, for the princely sum of £5.50. Also been told they have more to be put out in the next week! I like to do my bit for charity

WIP finished

Got this finished in time for the eldests visit this evening, she's staying over tonight and off to Lord's for the cricket with her Dad tomorrow; lets hope the rain holds off, and England improve their play! Decided against the bag as I felt it was a bit large for a one year old, thought she might strangle herself, the pattern goes up to age 7-8 years. If I have time I may make some little shoes, but I'll see what the opinion is once she's viewed it later.

What shall I knit next? Possibly the wedding garter from the Simply Knitting supplement from a few issues ago

So naughty

The boss just sent me to the post office with a parcel and they had a new display of King Cole Splash DK yarn, I just couldn't resist, do you think I have a problem?

It's up

Just look at my beautiful dovecote. Made by Peter from recycled material and a top cone for an African style beach hut supplied by The Lapa Company. The total cost with cement was £85, a bargain I'm sure you'll agree. Can't wait to see if the birds will use it! Well it will keep the cat amused.

Work in progress

I am currently knitting this up for the eldest daughter as mentioned before, which hopefully I can get finished this evening, just the button band etc to do. If I have enough wool left I plan to knit a matching hairband and bag, then the dreaded sewing up. I really do hate this task, in fact don't know of many who do!

My new name tapes arrived today from Cash's, smartly sporting my blog address.

Outside now to help erect the dovecote. Pictures to follow

A paint brush too far

It's been a busy weekend.

Firstly, Friday the youngest and I went to visit my parents in Norwich. A good day was had, the weather was lovely, we even came home a shade pinker.

Saturday, saw me rushing around making the house presentable for our visitors, Judy and Stephen. They were down the the annual beer festival at the local pub. The men went to sample the ales and Judy and I sat in the sun catching up and discussing all things wedding. Her eldest gets married this year too.

As you can see so far I have been kept from the garden. Like a fool I went for it big time yesterday, putting plants in, painting decking, dovecote (more on that in another entry) and garden furniture, by 6pm my neck was starting to give me grief. Managed to get the dinner on, bath and spend the evening knitting. It seems strange that knitting doesn't really affect my neck, which I have to say I'm pleased about. Passed a reasonable night with the aid of ibruprofen and a valium muscle relaxant.

Was stiff this morning but that's not unusual. As the weather was grey, we popped to Homebase for some odds and ends then home to give the garden chairs another coat, that's when my neck locked up, so I'm sat here frustrated, ice pack, more ibruprofen, and tiger balm, if I keep my neck level I'm fine, its just when I bend over or turn it to the side that I get pain. Anyway I have an appointment at the doctors on Thursday, so I hope to try and find out what the underlying problem really is. I know I should have gone sooner, it certainly would have been cheaper.

Peter is still out playing in the garden, he should be putting in the bean poles and potting up some more tomato plants for me, I hate feeling so useless