2012年9月26日水曜日

Tigger

 
You can see his white chin here.


2012年9月24日月曜日

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.


2012年9月23日日曜日

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.


2012年9月21日金曜日

Tigger

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


2012年9月17日月曜日

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.


2012年9月16日日曜日

2012年9月15日土曜日

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.


2012年9月14日金曜日

Hydrangea

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


2012年9月13日木曜日

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.
 
 

2012年9月12日水曜日

Hanging Baskets



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

2012年9月10日月曜日

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.


2012年9月7日金曜日

Dahlias

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


2012年9月6日木曜日

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!


2012年9月5日水曜日

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.


2012年9月4日火曜日

Ginger

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


2012年9月3日月曜日

Tigger

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


2012年9月2日日曜日

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.


2012年9月1日土曜日

Streptocarpus

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