If in doubt, buy yarn

Is there any woman on the planet who doesn’t get a high off retail therapy? Tell the truth.

Admit it. We all have our little ways of getting through the day. For some it’s food; for some it’s creating; and sometimes for some it is acquiring something new and pretty.

I’m not too proud to admit it. Buying things makes me happy.

There. Said it.

But you know what? Spending MONEY doesn’t thrill me at all. No. It’s thrifting my latest babies that gives me a buzz. I feel like I’m *saving* money, like I’m making a home and still not being wasteful. It’s a perfect hit:: retail therapy without the guilt!

And really for silly prices like a few pennies it’s almost a crime NOT to buy. Right? Add to that my latest craze of only buying upcycled yarn and well, I’m one happy bunny. I even have no fear of Ravelry now.

Almost.

I swear he sat like that til I took his photo.

Have a good weekend people!

xx

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Spring Knitting

I’ve been sucked into Ravelry again. Just looking, of course…

I had always assumed knitting was an autumn and winter craft, but oh my! you can find an excuse to knit almost anytime! Post-winter, pre-summer, chilly weather? I think I need something for that, don’t you??

In various colours, starting with this grey lambswool.

And perhaps something for the DH who might need a new hat? And matching gloves?

A blanket or two or three, and I haven’t tried socks yet and look at that lacey thing!

I think you’re beginning to understand now, internet. Me + Ravelry = Trouble.

It starts off small and before I know it I’m knitting untilmy fingers cease to function. Remind you anyone??

But it’s OK. I control the yarn – it doesn’t control me.

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Weekend whimsy

I finished the poncho! Yes I did. It’s a lot thinner than I imagined it would be, so if any of you are thinking of making it and want it a bit thick then I suggest double knitting it.

{Oh, and in the end I *did* have enough wool leftover for the tassles, Geertrude!}

I’m happy enough with it. It does what it says on the tin, and I like the colour. I’m gearing up for a longer knit on size 2.5mm needles *shriek* so I’ll just admire this knit for a little while before launching into another project.

And after a long time of not even *looking* at my craft shelves – because, let’s face it, why bother when my machine is clinically DEAD – I played with fabric. Dreaming away. My WIP pile is just ridiculous, I really did not need to add to it by cutting into any more fabric! But a girl needs to dream. And have fun. And have an excuse for trashing her fabric stash.

Yeah, sorry about the image quality there. It was late at night and had to use the flash *shudders*

Lots of ideas happily bubbling to the surface. Lots of projects needing to be wrapped up!

I’ll leave you with an article that had me almost paralysed with laughter this weekend; especially the comments.

The Guardian’s Theatre Blog

Tickled me, anyway…

xx

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Ravelry revelry

I’m back on Ravelry after a couple months away. It was getting too costly.

But life conspires against me; people lure me back to my doom. I see knits like this and follow the leader til I am happily engaged in another pattern. And if I can keep it to just one pattern I may be in with a chance of survival. The day I do a ‘search’ for free patterns all hope is lost. I may as well throw my wallet into a crowded market and shout “heads up”.

The knitathon for Christmas gifts took it’s toll. I was ready to sell all needles and run away and hide myself, but this poncho is such an easy knit, and I do so want a poncho. Although I don’t think I want tassles. But I am happily engaged in this project that it is distracting me from the fact that I have no machine, no car and no money. Kinda.

I’m digging the colour, and as I have 800+ yards to play with I may make it on the large side. Ahem. You know, for modesty’s sake.

I don’t think it will take too long to finish, so if you aren’t on Ravelry, I’ll post here insha’allah with an update soon! Yes I really do spoil you!

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