It’s been quite some time again hasn’t it? I’ve been feeling awful again but still no closer with answers. I had my liver ultrasound at the end of January and it found fatty liver and a bit of fat around my kidneys. The answer is to loose weight of course, but I eat reasonably healthily and it still doesn’t go. I’m going to make more of an effort to eat better than I did before though.
Knitting wise not a lot has been going on. I finished my January Socks
Actually in January as well! Though due to the horrible light here at the moment I’ve not managed to get my model and daylight together yet. Hopefully that will change tomorrow and I can give some better pictures.
The pattern is Black Beauty Rides on and is part of a book called “Lit Knits” but also avalible independently as a single PDF. It was an incredibly quick knit, even on 4 ply and 2.5 mm needles. The temptation was to get up to the next horseshoe before putting it down and I even enjoyed the twisted stitches. The yarn is Jarol Heritage 4ply and I still have a full ball left over so there will be more socks in it’s future.
I cast on Februarys socks on the 1st.
The pattern is Coriolis Effect and I finished the first one on Wednesday. I’m still optimistic about getting these done this month (despite the Ravellenic games – more on that later!) The yarn I’m not sure. I want to say Opal but the label is long long gone. I know I bought it at Miju Wools in Gloucester and Opal is a line they stock.
This is my swatch for the Ravelenic Games. I’m playing for team Bok Bok MF this year. I’m still not entirely sure how it’s all going to fit together but I like the rainbow colours and the way the hearts look.
Maggie really enjoys spending time with me when it’s cold. She’s such a snuggler and my dressing gown is her favourite place to be. I do have to be careful she doesn’t nibble on my ears or the back of my neck. She’s only trying to groom me but I have more sensitive skin then a rat!
Today we went into Cardiff. Yesterday was Rhys’ birthday. We had a plesant day in enjoying each others company with a trip to the delicious Italian cafe up the road. Today we spent with his dad and Sister. We got in earlier then them so a Trip to John Lewis was on the cards for me. My wonderful friend Laura gave me* gift cards for Christmas and because these were in the sale section I scored all of them for £15.42!
It’s Rowan Siena 4ply, the left colour has washed out a bit here (poor evening light) but is BRIGHT pink, BRIGHT teal and BRIGHT orange. I’m thinking something with the three of them together. Possibly colour work gloves? Maybe just striped No Gloves no Love.. we shall have to see.
Cardiff is a dangerous place as it contains Whittards of Chelsea. A fabulous tea provider. I do like hit drinks but they have the tendency to keep me up at night due to caffeine. I’m really hoping this caffeine free infusion does the trick. I bought myself a new mesh infusher as the bits are too big for my Tea Rex infuser. Plus chocolate covered coffee beans!!
I also discovered a small bead shop down one of the alleys and couldn’t resist picking up a few bits. I’m really in love with the day of the dead coloured skulls although I have no idea what I will use them on. I’m wondering if the yellow beads will play nicely with the bight bright cotton… possibilities possibilities…
Till next time!
Hannah.
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