The skies are clear, the early sun is shining and the cars have an almost-frost on them. Maybe it was a proper frost earlier, I can't tell. It certainly does feel pretty chilly.
Yesterday felt really quite busy. It was very satisfying to give my downstairs a really good tidy up and then a clean, not that it was all that grubby really. After I'd finished and with the sun shining in, it was cheerful.
I drove over to Beth's with the hot cross buns which they are having this morning for breakfast. I couldn't stay because Sharon had asked could she come an hour earlier.
After she had gone and I'd done a transfer payment, there was time for lunch before going off to Lindsey's for personal training.
I drove over to Beth's with the hot cross buns which they are having this morning for breakfast. I couldn't stay because Sharon had asked could she come an hour earlier.
After she had gone and I'd done a transfer payment, there was time for lunch before going off to Lindsey's for personal training.
Phew.
Once home again, it was nice to just sit and chill with what I realised was the first coffee of the day. Having a hot water and lemon drink first thing has somehow helped me to cut my coffee intake to a much more sensible amount. I don't have a problem with caffeine, I just felt I was having too much.
Those holes trap the warm air rather well, like those old fashioned cellular blankets - do you remember them? I wonder if you can still buy them?
By the very nature of the thing, there are an awful lot of ends to sew in so I stop the crochet now and again and sew them in. That's the first thing I'll be doing when I sit down with it this evening.
I'm not sure how long it will be - pretty long, I expect.
Today is a much easier day. I'm having my coffee and chat with Chris and I am going to Lindsey's for Groove in the Garden (hopefully) later but apart from that the diary is clear so I think I will do what I did yesterday for upstairs and then I will have a clear conscience for the Easter weekend - for housework, anyway!!
Time to love you and leave you. Have a fab day and enjoy this sunshine (if you have it). xx
Good morning Joy, the crochet work is beautiful. The sun is shining here and I have just pegged out but there is a threat of rain x have a lovely day x
ReplyDeleteI think they say it might rain here too but, right now, the sun is shining brightly and the French windows are open. And my fingers are warm! :-) xx
DeleteThe crochet jacket is fabulous-I’d wear it with pride if it were mine. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'll wait and see. It's very - er - cheerful!
DeleteI'm having a go at a good at the moment - while I can undo it without having to undo anything more. :-) xx
Your jacket is certainly striking, nicely arranged colour combinations. At this length it would make a good bed jacket too. x
ReplyDeleteDidn't think of that. It's on the list, thanks for the idea!
DeleteI'd love to say the colours are me being creative but they're not, it's just lucky dip! xx
Yor crochet jacket is stunning, Joy. A real rainbow of happy colours. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteHappy is what it says to me too. I like that. xx
DeleteThe jacket looks quite ethnic. I'm sure it will be warm and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. If it is that, I will be very happy. xx
DeleteForget Joseph we now have our very own Joy with her Amazing Technicolour Hexicardigan. That is going to be so snuggly for cooler Summer evenings in the garden room, and in the colder months indoors too.
ReplyDeleteYes - exactly what I want it to be. Works for me. And congratulations. xx
DeleteThank you. xx
DeleteSearch on Google for a "Granny Square Shrug". It is so easy to make, stylish too.
ReplyDeleteMake one large G S. fold in half, sew sleeves at the four corners.
One of the ladies in a craft club I belong to makes them, she makes them big so that hers have a large collar which can also be used as a hood, and they look fantastic.
Just a thought.
Ooooh - thanks and hi - welcome. I will do a search! Funny you should mention a collar because I've had a go at starting a hood and, when I tried it on half way through, it looked great as a collar. So now I have decisions to make. :-)
DeleteI've popped over to your blog and am now following. xx
Welcome
DeleteAnd you - thank you. xx
DeleteWow, I so admire your talent, great idea from the comment above mine too.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
I never really think of it as talent - I just enjoy crochet and need to have things to keep my hands occupied in the evenings. Thank you so much. xx
DeleteI love the jacket/sweater. It will keep you toasty warm this coming winter and fall.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes, I really think it will. I feel the cold but don't want to up the heating too much for financial reasons so anything like that is going to be good for an extra layer. xx
DeleteThat looks really pretty. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's bright, for sure. :-) Thanks, Sharon. I'm feeling my way with it so who know how it will end really. xx
DeleteThe cardigan is gorgeous. And it looks so cosy. Xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be cosy, yes. Thanks, Jules. I'm enjoying make it; the stitches are mindless really! xx
DeleteThe cardigan is absolutely gorgeous! I would definitely wear it out!!! It's amazing how cosy that sort of crochet is!
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