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For once I have something to share!

 

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I finished up Celtic Myths recently. I’m not sure if I shared pictures but I just had one of it blocking. Last Sunday when we went to Rhys’ Mums the weather was so so nice I took it to get some outside shots.

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It’s huge! A bit too big to wear this way around I suppose but I still like it.

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It’s made with the Risby Flock Lincoln Longwool. It’s not the softest wool in the world, but that’s the nature of the sheep breed. It created amazingly crisp and clear cables and will be very warm in the winter. As it’s going to be worn in February this is a bonus.

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I really need a set of blocking wires. As well as I tried to get the edge non puckered but still smooth and curved it still has small points in places. I’m going to have to invest at some point. I’ll re-block it then and maybe add some conditioner into the wash.

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I’ve completed the June section of my Christmas Tree skirt as well. Not too much to say on this, it’s coming along. Section 6 of 11; so just over halfway there.

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I finished up some nice bright stripy socks as well. The yarn is Sidar Heart and Sole and it’s my normal go to sock pattern; 64 stitches, 32 row heel flap and a V Shaped Heel with a standard toe. I’ve made so many of these now I don’t need to look at a pattern.

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I’ve also whipped up a few more Zoom Loom squares. Not a lot to say about these again but each pile of 4 gets me closer to the end goal of the blanket!

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