Yet another project

 What does one do when you can't find a pattern to go with a UFO? Why, you cast on another project of course!!!  Well, that is what I do, anyway. In fact, I think I may have accidentally cast on two projects!!!  One  had to start again, because the stitch count was wrong. I don't actually know if anyone has test knitted this project, so this could be lots of fun. The designer of this particular has passed, so there is not anyone, that I know of, that could help if things go all pear shape. I don't think they will, because there is a picture of the project, so that gives me hope. The other one has no picture, so should be fun. These make knitting really interesting, as you really, truly don't actually know if you are doing things right. And you can really call things a design feature. Works for my, anyway.

Losing patterns

 I really need to come up with a better system for keeping patterns and the actual work together. I have found a UFO, and have no idea where the pattern is. I know it is one I printed off the internet a long time ago, at least, I think it is one I printed off the internet. I really do not want to visit the frog pond with this one, because it is done in mohair, and that is very unfriendly to unpicking. I know, I've tried doing that on other things. Wish me luck pairing this up with the correct instructions.

Finished blanket.

 As promised, here is a picture of the finished baby blanket that I mentioned in my last post.

The colours are not so true. It is more shades of purple and pink.

UFO's to WIP's

And then to a finished object.  I said all that time ago when I started this blog that I was going to try to complete some UFO's. Let's be honest, I've not done so well on that front. But, I am happy to report that I have actually got one UFO that is now finished. I will post a picture of it later. This was a baby blanket, that I bought as a kit from Deramores. I did the edgings in a different colour, because I wasn't sure that I had enough of the original yarn to complete all four sides. I like the colour of the border. I don't have a little girl to give this to, so it is going to sit on my couch, with another baby blanket, until someone comes along that needs either of them more than I do.

Weather

 Isn't it interesting how the weather can decide what we do on any given day? I was going to go for a walk after my shower, but it has gotten quite cloudy,and a chill wind is blowing. So, I have decided not to go out in it today. That doesn't mean I will take a longer walk tomorrow, that is not how it works. Not for me, anyway. 

It means I might actually get a little more sorting done today. Although, I have pretty much lost all motivitation for doing that as well. I know I should be doing something productive, but I am really struggling this time round. 

Stupid mistake

 I made a really stupid mistake on Glimfeather. I had completed a whole set of charts, and started the second set before I realised my mistake. I can't believe I was reading the charts totally wrong. Instead of reading all the charts, for some reason I was reading the side chart the same. So instead of doing the cables so they were symmetrical, I was doing them totally wrong. I had to go to the frog pond, which did not make me very happy. So, I had another glass of wine, and started all over again. It is now sitting in the corner, because I have decided I really do not want to see it at the moment. Instead I have cast on a really easy project. I am knitting the Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl from the book Harry Potter Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray. This is a really easy pattern as I have already said, which is okay by me. It will help me to calm down before I go back to Glimfeather.

I am also reading a book that I have just started. Called Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly. I've only just started this book. It is interesting, because since we went into lockdown this time, I am struggling to actually get into a book. It's not like I am short of books to read, I only have a small library here at home. But, I don't know, for some reason, none of them are grabbing me. Does that make any sense? Maybe it's a subconcious reaction to not having any choice. I can't go to the library, and prefer 'real' books to e books. I shall try to stay with this one, I must have bought it because I was interested in reading it, right? I have a few of Matthew Reilly books, so should stick to this one. Of course, if we come out of lockdown soon, I will be racing to the library, and forget all about the ones here at home. Typical.

It is finished

 As promised a picture of the blanket I was working on. It is called Cable Swirl Baby Blanket. Cast in off 740sts takes a long time!!! But I am happy with the result.

Thiscwax a really easy pattern to follow, I much prefer to do cables from charts as you get to see how the cables are leaning.

Reading

 I have said before that I love reading. I get that from my parents, they are both still avid readers. I have just finished a really good book. I made my cry, it made me laugh, I smiled, I felt sad, I felt happy, I felt the loss of the characters, but I also felt their hope. The book is called "The Emporium of Imagination", by Tabitha Bird. It is about grief, loss, love, but it is also about hope. I could really identify with the characters of the book. If you want a really good, read I totally recommend this book. Even if you are grieving, or not letting yourself grieve, then please read this book. It might help. 

Lockdown

So we are in a three day lockdown. I am glad the government kept their promise that if there was even only one case, they would go hard, and go fast. Australia has taught us what happens if you procrastinate about a full lockdown. It may only be one case, but that is all it takes. I have said this before, and I will say it again, we have been here before, and we can do it again. This time isn't as long as last time, so that is a bonus. I feel for Auckland being in full lockdown for longer, but as that is where the current case is, it is understandable. 

At least I have my knitting, nearly finished this Cable Swirl Blanket. Then I might work on husband's jersey, which was supposed to be finished for winter. Well, that didn't happen, might be finished for next winter? I shall do my best. I've actually got two jersey's on the go for him, so need to get both finished for next winter. 

Coffee is also important. Gotta have the coffee!!!  hehehe And if I need anything else, I do have my reading. Got plenty of books to keep me going. There is also Netflix and Neon. So can't really say there is any reason to be bored. Not really, anyway.  

Sore knee

I really am not keen on this getting older business. I have a knee that clearly needs a new home, it is so very sore. Hurts to walk, hurts to stand, hurts to sit. Having sore hips doesn't help, either. My hips are sore because of my knee, It is actually very exhausting trying to pretend that you are all good, and are coping very well. It's when I get home that I really feel the pain, but that is because I have to keep going at work. Today is one of those days that I feel old. Knowing I didn't sleep very well last night because my knee was throbbing, and my hip decided to join in. And don't tell me exercise works. It hurts!!!!! 

One of my UFO's

 Is now becoming a WIP which is good. Even better, this has been on yarn from my stash. I am finally on the last chart, and am up to 640sts on the needle. Hence The reason I can't spread it out.

The picture does no justice to the colours which is actually rather nicer than appear in the picture.