Tigger

 

You can see his white chin here.



Another try

 

I started this pattern of cardigan and got almost to the arm holes - only to decide that the fabric was too limp and take it back. Then I tried other ideas - and didn't like them either. So I am back with this version - this time using the yarn doubled. I am happier with the result.



Another minion

 

I managed to finish a second Minor Minion. The sock yarn I used for the body has the convenient habit of forming two eyes and a mouth quite naturally.



Tigger

 

He was looking right at me until he saw the camera - when he decided to turn modest.



Spinning

 

I wasn't getting on at all well with a Russian supported spindle so it was suggested that I try a Spindolyn spindle instead. And as you can see I am doing well with it and really enjoying the process.



Sunny

 

She always looks so purposeful whatever she is doing!



Minion

 

I have been so unwell lately that I have been struggling even to knit. But this pattern Minor Minions by Heather Sebastian is so quick and easy and such fun that I enjoyed knitting it.



Hydrangea

 

I'm really surprised at how well the hydrangeas have stood up to the bad weather.



Hot water bottle covers



 

I don't know what I would do without hot water bottles in cosy knitted covers - such a comfort when feeling seedy. I just bought two new bottles - which meant two new covers to knit. I have made many covers down the years but find that plain stocking stitch is nicest to cuddle up with. I don't follow a specific pattern but just knit to fit, starting at the top of the button band, working down to the bottom and back up until I can cast on for the buttonhole band and then carry on in the round. At the neck I cast off at the beginning of one side and for the other side I fold and do a three-needle cast off - so I work flat from that point but only have one side to sew up. It sounds complicated but is really easy to do and makes a well fitting cover as you can try it on to get exactly the right length to the shoulder.

 

 

Hanging Baskets



 

The baskets have done better than I expected considering the bad weather this year.

 

Pollenless lilies

 

This type of lily doesn't have any pollen so I don't have to worry about the cats' safety. The flowers smell lovely too.



Dahlias

 

The bad weather this 'summer' has been hard on the dahlias - but this one is doing its best.



Ginger and Sunny

 

They are so hard to tell apart these days. Ginger is in the background with Sunny in the foreground. I thought I was airing the bed - they thought differently!



Dress

 

My figure problems make it so very hard to find a dress that fits and suits me - so I am knitting my own. Black 100% cashmere and 2mm needles. It will be nearly ankle length (for winter warmth), high-necked and long-sleeve and stocking stitch. I must be mad - but this is the second one and the first is so comfortable that I can't bear the thought of it wearing out.



Ginger

 

Ginger tends to sleep in what I always think of as 'dead cat' pose. I promise you he is merely asleep!



Tigger

 

I always seem to have photos of Tigger sleeping - but then it is his favourite activity!



Poachers Pockets

 

Walking with elbow crutches makes carrying things a problem, and outside pockets are too liable to catch on things to be safe. So all my cardigans have large knitted poachers pockets added to both inside fronts. I bought a cardigan very cheap in a clearance sale recently and here you can see the pocket I have knitted and slip stitched inside the front.



Streptocarpus

 

My husband seems to have a magic touch with these houseplants. I particularly like this unusual yellow one.