COSY BLANKET

How could I have forgotten to show you my finished Attic 24 'Cosy Blanket'. It's just beautiful! This has been a constant colourful companion for a good few months now. It's been my 'go-to' when I've needed something cheering and relaxing. It's kept me warm whilst I've beavered away with row upon row of paintbox gorgeousness.

Following  the colour plan set on the pattern, enjoying each new colour change and knowing that my little beauty was waiting patiently for me has kept me happy and warm inside for a good long while. I didn't rush, I didn't stress (except when I temporarily ran out of one of the border colours!) I just enjoyed the ride!

So, now it's done! The space beside the sofa where my Cosy has lived is now empty.

A new-born blanket beckons. I'll bide my time until the new Attic 24 Moorland Blanket CAL begins in the new year. Before then though, the yarn pack will be bought and welcomed into it's new home.

This little beauty is currently residing on the back of a sofa, ready for evening snuggliness duty.

 Such warm, happy and welcoming  colours!

Here's a taster of what's coming next! I'm already in love with the gorgeous colour mix. 

AUTUMN DAYS.......

How time flies! It's been a couple of weeks since I last posted and a lot has happened that has got in the way of bloglandia. I spent a very lovely weekend in London with my youngest, taking in a couple of art exhibitions and then enjoying a brilliant trip to see The Lion King. It was fabulous! I love that she has learnt the art of 'welcoming'..... flowers, red wine and After Eight! :-)

The weather was rather grey and none too warm, but the river and skyline views from the bridges never cease to delight me.

The Lyceum is such a pretty theatre and it seems that a good view is had wherever you are seated. We were more than happy with our brilliant view of the stage  and also of the African animals and the extraordinary drumming skills of the percussionist (three more were hidden in the pit). 

I took with me the first of my 'secret' Christmas pressie knits. This pretty West Yorkshire Spinners 4ply will become socks for Mr Snoops. I'm thinking maybe I'll go for a solid red heel and toe. What do you think? Needless to say, not very much progress took place!

Last weekend saw us travelling up to Manchester for the Manchester Half-Marathon which was being run by Mr Snoops, our son and our youngest daughter. The day started out very cold and very wet, but our spirits were not dampened. All three did well. I'm very proud of my 'Runner Beans'!

By the time we walked through the park to our son's house for some lunch and a warm-up, the sun had come out and squirrels were busy collecting nuts and seeds.

It really has begun to feel very Autumnal here our little corner of the UK and the wood burner is being routinely lit in the evenings. I love the cosiness and warmth it gives!

After two weekends away, I relished a little bit of time during the weekday evenings to relax. I probably got a little carried away by the soporific effect of those dancing flames, or maybe my mind was elsewhere. Whichever was the case, my almost finished 'Cosy' blanket began to look rather misshapen! I have no idea how this happened, but needless to say ten stripes had to be ripped out and redone. GGGRRRHHH!

Back on track and the striping is complete.

Last evening saw the ceremonial sewing in of the ends. Yay!!!!!

After a glass of wine, to recover, I was ready to tackle the border. 

So much for great progress after an earlier setback, I've run out of yarn! GGGRRRHHH! I'm just going to have to take a break for a few days and wait for the best 'Yarn Fairy' in the world to bring me some magic remnants to complete the job!

I snapped these Autumn beauties as Mr Snoops and I walked Oscar through the local park yesterday.

A quick pop into my LYS and this little beauty decided to come home with me. I couldn't resist the purply grey stripes!

It is with a very heavy heart that I end this post, as I send much love to my dearest pal Helen, who sadly lost her darling husband a fortnight ago. Just so, so sad! XX

COSY......

In need of some woolly comfort and relaxation yesterday afternoon, I decided to wake this little beauty from his hibernation. So, so glad I did! Having been in 'sock, sock, sock sock' land since before Christmas, I had forgotten what simple pleasure such a kaleidoscope of colour can bring and how much it can lift the spirit! I managed an outdoor photo during the morning, whilst the sun was up  and just that step outside to my summer knit spot in the garden, amongst the plant pots and foliage, was enough to make it feel as if Spring is definitely not too far away.

After a spot of shopping for the younger Miss Snoops' birthday, in a couple of week's time (we are off to spend next weekend with her in London and will take her gifts with us), I headed home to a ready lit log fire and a much needed mug of tea. It really was pretty chilly!

Before I knew it, and with an unfashionable red left side of my face from sitting too close to the fire for a little too long, four new beautiful stripes had appeared. By the end of the evening nine! Oh the delight of those pretty little lines of colourful gorgeousness are enough to make my heart sing. Thank goodness I remembered to wake you!

North Norfolk Sunshine.......

Goodness, time seems to be racing by these days. No sooner is it Monday than we've arrived at Friday and no sooner is it the start of the weekend, than it's Monday morning again. It makes such a difference to feel and see some Spring sunshine though and to be out and about!

We left home yesterday morning amidst drizzly rain and dull grey skies, but with the promise of sunshine as the morning wore on. True to the weatherman's word, blue skies and warm sunshine greeted us as we drove through Holt on our way to the beautiful North Norfolk coast. We live in a really lovely little corner of the country; in the heart of city life with Arts in abundance and yet only a stone's throw from big, big skies and endless sands. I love it! Oscar  seems to quite like it too!

I have got a little more of my Roger Socks done, although I have to confess to finding very little knitting time once again this week. I just love how this pattern looks and feels. It produces a lovely squidgy warm fabric. The heel is turned and now it's full steam ahead to complete the foot. This little 'beaut' should be done by next weekend and it's twin on the way.

The younger Miss Snoops has just had an offer accepted on her first flat in London. She's very excited  and needless to say I have managed to convince her that she really does need a Snoopydog Blanket!
'Cosy' is taking a short period of hibernation at present, but needs to wake up pretty soon and head to the 'finish line'.

Yes, I'm watching the London Marathon on TV, which the very same Miss Snoops should have been running, but lost several weeks of training at a crucial time and has consequently deferred her place until next year. Old Snoops has just informed me that he thinks he'll put in a bid for a ballot place too.  Hmmmmmm!