THREE BAGS FULL.....

Not much to show or say this week, as I have been mega busy at school. Things always hot up around now, as there is so much to do by the end of the school year. I have managed a little more on the blanket, so thought I would show you, as I have now completed at least one stripe in each of the colours. I was a little uncertain at the start, but the colour scheme is growing on me more and more.

I took receipt of a very nice little parcel this week, from the lovely Michele over at 'Three Bags Full'.

It's a needle case for my DPNs. Isn't it pretty. I just love the bright and happy fabric! Just right for Summer knitting in the garden.

I just need to get all those rascally little DPNs into their new home now....... when I have the time!

It won't be this week though................. it's report writing time, AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Hopefully, they will be well under way by next weekend and I won't be feling quite so stressed at the prospect of writing 27!

Have a great week everyone!

All in Good Time!

Nothing like a dose of new yarn to lift the spirits (not that needed lifting, but any excuse will do, hey)! Just look at those lovely, lovely scrummy balls! Let's just say they were a little half-term treat..... soon put to good use.

Well, half-term is sadly drawing to a close, but I have to say, it has been a rather lovely break, doing lots of 'not too much', if you know what I mean. We have been out and about, drinking coffee, having lunch, walking Oscar, visiting the coast and pottering! I spent a fab day catching up with my dear pal, Helen (josiekitten), meeting Flo and having a look around her gorgeous new house and garden. Even more spectacular, is the fact that I actually managed a decent amount of chilled knitting time.

As you can see, I have started a new baby blanket; knitted rather than crocheted, this time around.  It's a very special knit and all will become clear quite soon, hence I've called it 'All in Good Time'. The pattern is another from the Rowan 'Just Baby' book; the Nezbit Blanket, by Lisa Richardson. It uses Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK, of which I am a great fan, as the colours are gorgeous, it's beautifully soft and it knits up beautifully.

As you can see, there's nothing too tricky involved, so perfect TV knitting. The pattern is a simple double moss stitch. There is one more colour to add to the stripe pattern; a bright pink, as used for Sophie's 'Dahl' sweater that I showed you a couple of posts ago. So, lots of rich, bright colours, but also some softer and lighter ones too to tone down the overall effect. Perfect for a boy or a girl!

I've also managed to complete, as far as is possible, another little 'Anderson'  sweater, again from the 'Just Baby' book. This is a super fast knit, using the Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK.

I love the super cute little pockets! I've made the 3 to 6 month size, as there is sufficient yarn and hopefully, it will get more wear. As you can see, there is no neckband or front button bands yet. Well, it could be a boy or it could be a girl: so I will just have to wait until I know! It matches perfectly with the 'All In Good Time' blanket, using the same blue/green yarn.

We had a lovely day out at Aldeburgh yesterday; sun, sea and fish and chips, as well a browse around Snape Maltings. We have enjoyed this same day out many, many times, but I never tire of the beautiful Suffolk coast. A perfect end to the day came in the form a quick pint of real ale at our 'local'.

Have a great week!