LONDON WEEKEND!

Hello there! Sorry to have missed you at the weekend. As you can see, I was elsewhere. The younger Miss Snoops was moving from Balham to Islington, so 'Mum' came to the rescue to help transport her 'stuff' across London and  sneak in a weekend of fun!!!

Islington is just bustling with life; outdoor eating, great shopping experiences, fab restaurants and amazing bakeries. I just LOVE it! Once we had dealt with the 'moving', we set out about exploring her new surroundings. As you can see, we made the most of it!

Saturday afternoon was spent close to home around Upper Street.  Our mooching had to include a trip to Loop of course,  situated very conveniently, in Camden Passage ( as seen above). How considerate of Miss Snoops to relocate herself five minutes away from a great yarn shop!!! For some reason, my photos of the store were black!!!!

However, I did make a small purchase; a couple of skeins of Quince and Co. 'Sparrow'. It's a beautiful organic linen, which softens and drapes with repeated washing. It will make pretty dresses for my 'girl bunnies' that are all set to be cast on when I return from holiday, in a couple of weeks time.

Above is a skein of 'nannyberry' colour way and below is 'truffle'.

We enjoyed a delicious meal at Ottelenghi, in Islington. It was FANTASTIC!!! Such beautiful flavour combinations! The portions are all starter size and you order four or five to share between two. That's great for me, for whom the grass is always greener.  I always wish I'd ordered what someone else has! This way you get taste everything.

On Sunday, we strolled at a leisurely pace for hours around London, taking in the sights and enjoying each other's company.

We packed so much in. I love weekends like that!

I also need to show you the 'spoils' of my trip to Fibre-East. I was very restrained, as I knew there some yarny bits and bobs that I was already planning to buy online, ready for a couple of new, exciting projects, that I'll tell you more about another time. I don't have much fibre as yet, as I never manage anywhere near enough time at my spinning wheel and so need lots more practice, before letting myself loose on lovely stuff, so I had already decided to make just two or three fibre purchases to enthuse me! So, here's my mini-haul!

This was a cute crocheted necklace kit. The pattern is gorgeous, so hopefully I'll be making many of these as pressies!!!

 Last up, a teeny tiny small needle sizer..... just too sweet to leave ;-) and some pretty buttons for a sweet little girl's jumper or cardi. Not bad eh?

We're up in Yorkshire now for a couple of weeks, with our family dropping in and out at various times. I'll try and keep in touch with some 'out and about' pics and hopefully some finished knitting. I've brought three 'to be finished' projects with me and a new one. At least two of those needing finishing have to be completed, before I can start the new one.

See you soon!

FIBRE-EAST 2013.....

As you can see, Josiekitten and I had a great day out at Fibre-East on Sunday, despite a slight detour en-route, as the sat nav didn't pick up a new road or realise there would be a diversion. Since the demise of 'Knit-Nation', there has been nothing else close enough for a day visit. This was the second day of the show, but the stalls were well stocked and, as they were spread through a number of halls, rooms and marquees, nowhere felt too busyAs you can see, Josiekitten and I had a great day out at Fibre-East on Sunday, despite a slight detour en-route, as the sat nav didn't pick up a new road or realise there would be a diversion. Since the demise of 'Knit-Nation', there has been nothing else close enough for a day visit. This was the second day of the show, but the stalls were well stocked and, as they were spread through a number of halls, rooms and marquees, nowhere felt too busy.

The show caters for knitters as well as spinners, with plenty to buy, try and watch. It's grown each year and looks set to become a regular date in the diary. A great start to the school holidays!

So far, the weather has been glorious and we've made the most of it by getting out and about, without going to far from home.

How lucky we are to live in the centre of a city, yet five minutes from this beautiful and peaceful former quarry. It makes perfect Oscar walking territory. He loves it!

Mr Snoops has been harvesting a bumper crop of veg from the allotment, as you can see from this afternoons pickings.

The beetroot has been cooked, a crumble made and the potatoes, carrots, chard, beans and fresh broccoli heads used for dinner this evening. YUM! I LOVE summer!