A Very boring year of projects!

So last week I threw a hissy fit. It's not often I throw one (my other half is rolling on the floor laughing at the moment) but I had a good one. I'd cast on and ribbed my hat, then did 3 rows in the colour we'd chosen. Only to be told when I got to knit and natter that it was the wrong colour- so I picked back my 3 rows and I've not touched it since. To be honest I don't mind that I was wrong, and I'm thankful that it was only 3 rows in, but the way my mistake was taken my some members of the group was less than encouraging; and actually a little hurtful that some people take glee in your mistakes. Plus, y'know RUDE!

Instead, thankfully the yarn I'd promised to buy had come in. It's Rustic Super Chunky by James C Brett, they also do an Aran and a DK in the weight too. I'd promised I'd knit the other half a jumper in it, and available in the pattern support is a woman's hoodie. It's a square hoodie, no shaping so it's suitable for both men and women, though I lenthened the pattern a little for OH and could actually have lengthened it more. I'm working to get an F.O post up soon.

Luckily I managed to finish it on Friday, just an hour before the Olympic ceremony started. During the actual opening I got about 2 rows done- Far too busy watching the Wonderful Danny Boyles work of art. I'm happy to say I'm now a little further on. I've nearly completed my second row of triangles. I'm working tomorrow and Tuesday at the yarn shop- so I'll have plenty of time to work on it then. Only problem being as I'm working from my own pattern (which I hope to have written up soon!) I need to take my teapot with me; which will be amusing no doubt!

That's all for now, next time I will have some new photos to share with you guys!

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