I did produce a couple of pairs of socks while we were in Italy, patterns and yarns I've used before so you don't need to see them.
Since we returned I've made this little wrap top for Pam's latest grandchild who was born on Sunday 03 June, the day of the Jubilee celebrations on the River Thames. I suggested the little girl be called Pageant but apparently they have gone for Millie. I need to stitch it up but that's not my favourite part of knitting, I've been spoilt by socks, so I've started a little bolero top for the baby too.
After a coffee and scone each in the cafe, gorgeous industrial architecture, we achieved the main purpose of our visit, to buy some yarn to knit Mr FF a new jumper. I really like supporting New Lanark, their yarn is lovely, using British wool and traditional methods and its as economic for us to visit as pay postage plus we get a nice trip out.
Mr FF chose the graphite dk with 10% silk he had for his last jumper, said he wanted exactly the same plain round neck he had before, simple.
Wouldn't it be nice to sit down of an evening in front of the fire and watch some gripping drama whilst knitting away but oh no, apparently we are not much more than half way through the two matches per night stage of the competition, that boy might have a long wait for his new jumper.
Most inconsiderate of Wills and Harry not to pop in. Hope Mr FF is on the mend, nothing worse than a sickly husband in my view!! Maybe Mr FF will lose interest in the football if his teams get eliminated?
ReplyDeleteI remember knitting the mister a sweater once. It would have fit, too, if he'd had arms down to his knees. Actually, I don't think you're missing much on the telly at the moment. I think I'm going to have to dig out some DVDs.
ReplyDeleteThe wool at New Lanark did look lovely and I liked how it was locally produced. I loved seeing the carding machine from the shop - fascinating! I was visiting without a project in mind so didn't invest. When I do eventually manage to knit well enough to create a garment I think I'd treat myself to some New Lanark wool.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the mention too. Here's hoping the weather improves so at least you can escape the football into the garden. Wishfull thinking though. You may have missed our summer, it being that lovely spell we had in May while you were in Italy...
Anne.
What a lovely, delicate wrap for her Grandbaby, and such a wonderful stitch pattern for the bolero!
ReplyDeleteMr FF is in good company but Prince Philip is back in the saddle now.
ReplyDeleteI like the choice of wool and I think that I would get more knitting done with football on the TV.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI recently found the beautiful Kaffe Fassett cardigan in your blog dated 20 January 2011. I have a similar one, and was hoping that you could help me to find out a little about its history. Please could you tell me the Pattern Design and the Yarn it recommended to use?? Thank you very much.
ps Sorry if you've got this message twice - I've just arrived in Blogland!
Bartonwalker
ReplyDeleteIf you email me at jennyflipflops@gmail.com
I can give you some info on the cardy.