Improving but. . .

 Having COVID, or recover from it is bad enough. But, I am also fighting hayfever - how does that happen?!?!? I have also started a cold sore. Give me a break - seriously!!!  Ahh well, at least I can watch the racing at Taupo. It is so good to see the supercars back in New Zealand.

Knitting wise, I am struggling to stay with only one project - really nothing new there. I have about three lace projects on the go, so decided I really needed to work on one of them for a short time. To that end, I am working on Kirremuir, which is a Lucy Hague pattern. This is one I have not done before, I have looked at it, but just not had the yarn to work it. I found some lace weight yarn in my stash that was waiting for the right project - and waiting for me to rediscover it - and the pattern is working up lovely. It takes a bit of concentration, so I don't work on it for too long. It is similar to Lindisfarne in that it is worked in the round, and at the end is steeked. That still scares me even though I've done it three times. Cutting your knitting just does not sound right. But, it worked with Lindisfarne, so should be okay with Kirremuir, right?

Covid

 So, I have come down with covid. This is the second time for both my husband and myself. I can't say this time feels better than the first time, it feels like  a really bad head cold. Having said that, it is a headcold that is really knocking me about. So, to help me over this hurdle, I have started a log cabin. But, this log cabin has my own twist on it. I am doing it in mostly sock wool from my stash, and it has a very simple cable, and a very simple lace pattern on it. I am doing a very simple basket weave - 4sts by 4sts - and I like the way it is looking. It may yet change again, as I start to feel better, and more able to think of other 4 stitch patterns that are suitable for a man.

Kirriemuir...

 Is a challenge. It is lace weight, cables, in the round, with 372sts. A Lucy Hague pattern that I don't think I can work on for too long in any evening, as it takes even more concentration that the Boteh Shawl I am also doing in lace weight. I wasn't going to start another project, but just couldn't resist. I really like Lucy Hague patterns, even if they are a challange to do. But, having said that, that is the very reason I enjoy doing them. This pattern also has a steek section, which I have only done on Lindisfarne - another Lucy Hague pattern. Thank goodness this is done in one colour - imagine doing a two colour lace weight pattern!!!! Now there would be a real challenge!!!! Don't think  I am ready for that just yet, though.

Another finished item

 I am feeling so good. I've finished yet another UFO, it has been on the needles for goodness knows how long - as is usual for my UFO's. It is an Ashford pattern, and again will be good for the coming winter. I love the red colour, as it will be nich and bright in the darker days of winter.

It is a really easy pattern to work. and it nice and long, so will be able to wrap around me a couple of times.

Finally finished something

 I've been meaning to try and work on some of my UFO's. Not been doing so good on that, but, I actually have finally have completed something that has been on the needles for goodness knows how long. It is a cowl that I think needs to have more stitches on it, but I didn't know that when I started it. It is called the Rivendell Smoke Ring, and I suppose it is meant to be small. I did like knitting it, but if I ever make it again, I would use more stitches. Anyway, here is a picture of the finished item.

The colour looks way better in person than it does in the picture. It has a luxe thread that doesn't really show up very well. It is going to be warm in this upcoming winter weather, though. So I can be greatful for that.

Boteh Shawl

Here is the shawl that is in 2ply lace, on 4mm needles. I am over half way through the first chart.

 It takes quite a bit of concentration to do this.

Been a long time

 I know, it has been quite a while since I last wrote here.  I just let life get in the way, and forget to record my adventures in knitting. I havae been cutting down on my UFO's, and trying ber hard not to start too any more. I have actually managed to stick to pretty much one project until it is finished. Not all the time, of course, but more than before. Currently I am working on a project that is with 2ply lace on 4mm needles. I had forgotten just how difficult it can be working on such fine yarn, with what feels like broomsticks. The pattern will be nice when it is complete - I hope. I know there is probably nobody reading this, but, I really should try to keep this up for my own record of progress.