Sunday evening, 03-11-24

Good evening, everyone.  Another damp and dull day today but it hasn't felt that cold really.

I started the day spending some time in the kitchen sorting out the batch of hummus I made yesterday (small pots, in the freezer), getting things ready for dinner tonight (with Alex - cottage pie, mince already cooked and in the freezer) and making some baked beans (self inflicted, I have cans, just wanted to make something myself) which taste nothing like Heinz but nice all the same - and satisfying!

I then popped upstairs and made sure Alex's bedroom was ready and waiting for him.  I even remembered to turn up the radiator thermostat - usually I keep it low as it's not a room in general use.
He's here now and watching one of the Paddington movies - we're a great fan of Paddington in this family!

He took a few photos so here's the cardigan.  I've worn it all day today and it really is very cosy and comfortable.  Don't look at the uneven hem - it isn't really, it's just how I was wearing it.  I might make a couple of patch pockets with granny squares.  I'll knock a couple up and see if it looks OK - I guess they could go on the inside rather that the outside if I think it interrupts the 'pattern' but pockets are so very useful.

When she brought Alex over, Beth liked it so much, I'm making one for her for Christmas.  Not the same colours, a sort of redcurrant colour with flecks.  I've just ordered the yarn - Christmas presents are OK during No Spend November - so when the Gift blanket is finished (this Tuesday starts the last week), it will be my project until December starts and I can begin the Persian tiles project.

I need something to keep hands and brain occupied during these dark evenings.

All weekend I have been intending to sort out my paperwork but avoiding it.  Not financial paperwork, just post and that sort of thing plus recipe printouts, crochet pattern printouts and so on.  The mess was getting me down so I just made myself get it all done and I am very glad I did.  It won't take long before it builds up again but, for now, it is neat and tidy and what a relief.

I'm going to post this a little bit earlier.  I hope your Sunday has been a lovely day - have a good evening and sleep well.  xx