Monday, 11-08-23

Good morning, everyone, and welcome.  It's a dull old start to the day around here but BBC assures us that the sun will be out soon.  It also thinks the temperatures will be a good five or six degrees lower than yesterday which is quite a relief.

I gather some parts of the UK had some severe storms yesterday but not here.  A shame, I love a good storm and the garden could really do with a good soaking.  When it does come (the rain, I mean), what's the betting that within a couple of days I will be muttering about 'it would be nice to see some sunshine'.  😉

Such a lovely lot of comments yesterday - thank you so much, everyone.  It's given the blanket a sort of positivity vibe which I am sure will continue to warm my heart when I use it.  You're all so lovely.  x

There are loads of pumpkin patterns (I nearly typed 'recipes' there) on YouTube and elsewhere so I picked one at random and gave it a go.

It was an easy enough pattern but either I need to work on my tension or use thicker yarn or a smaller hook because it's very loose and you can clearly see the wadding which is not great.

(or use cotton yarn but I'd have to buy that and I want to use up my stash!)

It's OK for a first attempt though and I will use it as an Autumny decoration.  Maybe I could find patterns for some Autumn leaves too.

Anyway - as I said, there are loads of different patterns out there and I will try another later on today.

Also, I've never really tried any amigurumi before but they'd be great for using up stash and giving away or donating - and I hate to have idle hands when I am sitting down.  I take after Mum in that way, I think.

Do any of you make amigurumi?
(link just for basic information about this)

I stayed pretty still most of the day, keeping as cool as possible as I think most of us did, so there's not much else to say about the day really.

Today, I had planned a visit to Lathcoats as their own apples are now in the shop and I have several items on my next shopping list that I could get there.
However, I had a text from Tracy next door- no longer a 'new neighbour' but I haven't really got to know her much yet as she is such a busy lady and has three children.  Now they are back at school, she's invited me round for coffee so I am looking forward to that very much.

Then I will be whizzing off to small group circuits with Lindsey.  The new block has started and I am so looking forward to getting back to work.  I will be very careful though - the back is loads better but there's the occasional little ache to remind me.

Once home, that's it as far as going out is concerned so I guess I will do the usual tasks and then chill with YouTube and crochet hook and see what I think about the next pumpkin pattern.  And them I MUST think about Bertie's little jacket or I won't have enough time to get it made.

Well, I've just looked at the time and eeek.  Must get the day started.  Have a great Monday, everyone, and I hope you can stay cool and comfortable.  xx