After a lovely day yesterday, the weather seems to have turned temporarily. We've had rain, more is forecast with the possibility of a storm at some point. Drat - I had designated today as washing day. Oh, well, c'est la vie!
But, for what it is and despite the mistakes, I am really pleased. It is bright and cheerful and cosy and has made really good use of my stash. Over my polo tops next winter, it will work very well.
As I mentioned to Catriona on Facebook, I have a bagful of granny squares I made ages ago. I was wondering if I could make that by first joining some of the squares together. Worth a try anyway.
And here's the hot cross loaves. Haven't they come out well. I love them.Now all sliced and frozen - what didn't disappear down my throat, I mean - and, yup, my brain is now thinking of ways to adapt. Maybe more tropical spices and dried fruits.
By the time the focaccia dough had fully risen, it was just too late to start the rest of the process so I tapped it lightly on top to deflate it and bit and left in covered on the side. It worked - I have a lovely baking tray of dough sitting in a poly bag, and in about half an hour I shall top it with sea salt and mixed seeds, poke in those essential dimples and bake it. Photo tomorrow.
I had a lovely time with Beth and Alex. I know I keep saying it, but I feel so very fortunate to have both my 'children' living in the same city and within about 15 mins drive at the most. I will never stop being grateful for that.
Today is another 'doing nothing' day. By that, I mean there's nothing in the diary!
However, I have the dough to bake, the washing, drying and ironing to start in on, I need to pay the balance for the coach trip to London for Tutankhamun, the Shard and fish and chips (never thought I would link those three together) and various other bits and bobs sort of stuffs.
And Carole, as promised in my reply to your comments, I will do a separate post.
Happy Bank Holiday Monday, everyone. Have a lovely day. xx
Your cardigan is amazing and it’s lovely to see a photo of you! Catriona
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks. It's certainly bright . . . :-) xx
DeleteLove that crochet jacket, was it your own pattern? We had a lovely non SW day yesterday, back on it today!
ReplyDeleteEr . . . sort of. I watched how to make a hexicardign on YouTube and added my own optional extras, so to speak.
DeleteI'm back on it again today too. It's been a feasty weekend but I'm also pleased to be getting back to Mediterranean vibes properly again. xx
Lovely crochet!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have my two children living fairly close by. I’m so lucky, whereas my friend’s two children live in New Zealand and the U.S. So she rarely sees them and the grandchildren.
I’ll never forget the Tutankhamun exhibition in 1972 at The British Museum! Did you go to that? Was wonderful!
Have a happy day! 😁
Thank you. It's a lovely place to be, isn't it, being able to see our family easily.
DeleteYes, I remember the 1972 exhibition. I was at college in London, second year of my teacher training (as it was called then) and a group of us went as part of our RE course (I think it was RE, might have been history). It was mind blowingly wonderful.
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We never 'feast' at Easter, I cannot stand the disconnect of everyone oohing and aahing over the 'cute little baby lambs' and then sitting down and tucking into them days later. Having lambs of our own a few years ago only served to reinforce this. Luckily Alan understands.
ReplyDeleteI think your amazing technicolour hexicardigan is just the right length for you, it looks wonderfully wacky and eminently sensible for a Winter of cosiness ... gosh I could do with it today, it's so chilly here the heating is going to be switched on when I settle down to watch a bit of television later. Those hot cross bun loaves look amazing, I'm not surprised some of the slices didn't make it into the freezer.
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DeleteI said, more or less, that I remember this was the very reason Paul and Linda McCartney went vegetarian all those decades ago. I do see what you mean.
And thank you - it really is very nice and warm and cosy. It wasn't that cold here but the clouds have rolled over, the rain has started and it's definitely on the not-so-warm side again. xx
Wow and double wow - fabulous cardigan and those loaves look amazing x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Thanks very much, Alison. The process gives me much pleasure but a good outcome is also great! And using up some stash that otherwise is just sitting around looking messy has to be a good thing. xx
DeleteI love the cardigan, Joy - it's so 'joyful' and will certainly provide another warm layer when needed.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice way of putting it, thanks very much. xx
DeleteWhat a lovely, bright and very happy sweater. I love it and the length is perfect I think.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, that's so kind. I've got used to the length and, yes, it works well. It is happy, just what I wanted really. xx
DeleteI really like your crochet jacket. It is such a fun and colourful design and even better to have used yarn that you had anyway. It's a perfect length and I hope it brings a smile to your face every time you wear it.
ReplyDeleteI've not seen a hot cross loaf before but there is always a first and I bet it tastes delicious.
The cardigan looks lovely! How bright and cheerful.
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