New Stash

I've been doing a bit of shopping recent.... this is the result of some Ravelry, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Posh Yarn and Yarnbox shopping!
1. Handarbeitskram by Selana Handpainted sockyarn, 2. Lorna's Laces, 3. Skein Queen Cashmerino - Blush (large), 4. All Seasons Cotton, 5. All Seasons Cotton, 6. Stash, 7. Stash, 8. Stash, 9. Noro Kureyon Sock, 10. Posh Sophia 4 ply Divan, 11. Posh Yarn Diana Cobwebweight in Flamenco, 12. Posh Sophia 2ply Bluebells

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Yes, there is more sock yarn in there!

In knitting news I've been concentrating on Muir... upto 10 repeats now:


Whilst I was out in the garden tonight I noticed some VERY small vegetables... Butternut squash and purple cauliflowers - well they had to be purple didn't they?


Finally, this weeks questions:

Secret Pal 12: What would you consider the perfect amount of stash?
Noone can ever have too much wool :o)


UK Swap Week 3:

Is there a TV programme you watch religiously? ER is probably the only thing I hate to miss. I also enjoy Gardeners' World, Grand Designs, anything David Attenborough esque and things like that. I've been enjoying Glastonbury and the football this weekend

What TV programme(s) do you avoid like the plague? Most other programmes, there is too much rubbish on TV these days!

Is there a TV programme that you find works particularly well for knitting along to? Anything that requires not too much attention! Unless I'm knitting stocking stitch in the round! I'd rather listen to the radio though - especially if it is XFM

What was/is your favourite kids TV programme? Bagpuss, the Flumps, Pigeon Street - most other late 70's early 80's programmes.

Lazy Sunday afternoons...

I am really looking forward to a lazy Sunday afternoon, it feels like I haven't had one for so long!
I''ve spent most of the morning adding more hexagons to my blanket. I pulled this out of the WIP pile whilst photographing projects for Ravelry. I realised how much I like it (and lots of other people have left lovely comments too), so I'm crocheting away on this instead of working on Toby's pullover or Lauren's secret birthday present.
I have also found out the last of my Noro from the stash.
Enough for about 20-22 more hexagons I think; which will nearly double the size. I probably need some more red shades to balance it out.
Finally, a little stash enhancement happened this week. I ordered some Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock from a US ebay seller as it is so much cheaper over there even after shipping. However I got stung for customs charges of an extra £12 which ended up making it about 10p more expensive per skein then from Get Knitted! I think I've learnt my lesson there.
I still have some lovely new sock yarn....
Turquoise and Jungle Stripe. Plus another shade which has gone into my reveal parcel for my SP which will be posted on Monday.

Just enough time before bed...

To show you my purchases from Get Knitted on Saturday. It is amazing shop. I was in there about 1.5 hours but could have stayed longer. We have - 2 balls of what I think is Cashsoft DK in blue and pale green from the sale bin for £1 each. Red Lana Grossa Sock wool for my Sockpalooza socks. Some more random balls of Baby Cashmerino for the next baby blanket. Lorna's Laces Shepherd sock an orphan ball of Purple Iris (£4.99) and two hanks of Safari which will make perfect socks for Tony.
Another 2.5mm 30cm addi turbo for my sock knitting. Enough clover soft touch crochet hooks to complete my set and finally some cute rabbit buttons (it looks like miffy playing tennis). So much for not buying anything - Bryony encouraged me.
The train journey down to bristol yielded this Rainy Day sock from Magknits in Sweet Georgia Speed Demon..... It truely is speedy!

And a lazy Sunday afternoon resulted in a finished shawl - with nearly a week to spare before the party.
Pattern: Holiday shawl from RYC Holiday Booklet
Yarn: 4 ply soft in Wink
Started: 22nd April 2007
Finished: 13th May 2007
Comments: I did one less row than the pattern called for, it would have been huge if I did them all. The 4 ply went a long way, I think I used 5 balls out of the 10 I bought including the fringe, which means it cost me £10 to make. Bargain. I have added little gold bells to the edging too, Tony says it sounds like there is a cat in the room! Was really fun to make and easy to memorise. I think I might have to gift it to my mom to wear when she goes on her next cruise after this weekend.