Whats happened on the knitting front?

Not a fat lot of late! Have dallied around with various projects, but can't seem to get going on anything at the moment, although as of today the SANDS blanket is coming on a treat, it's so nice to be able to do a project that is quick, requires minimal brain power, but also gives help to those who need it, I'm giving something back to say 'thanks,' that when my daughter was born all was well, unlike so many people unfortunately. If this blanket brings any amount of comfort to someone, then it's a job well done in my eyes.
I'm making something up for myself as well, but it's still in it's infancy at the moment, and not necessarily going to reach maturity! I got some Elle Escapade in Jungle Trip, variegated greens that stripes up in about 3 greens, with a white patch with green flecks in it, and oh how soft is it?? It's so lovely to knit with! I only got 2 balls though, so may have to beg hubby to take me back to the town where I got it, I went with my friend, but she doesn't go shopping there very often:( Never mind, plenty of other yarn to play with, decided to have a mini sort through some of it that is laying around the living room, well it's quite a sight amassed I must say! And that is only the tip of the iceberg, the rest is loitering (out of sight!!) in storage boxes, though I think there may be a few more bags to go through yet!
Have also had a dalliance with a bit of sewing, in the form of a wee yellow sunflower, which has departed for a new home! Its lovely sewing with felt, because it's so quick! No hemming etc. so will get making up a few more little things and see where the mood takes me!

Sad Day

Had the sad news that one of my favourite bass players/singers died last week, Kelly Groucutt from old ELO, and not so old ELO part2 and The Orchestra. I, and my family, have been lucky enough to see ELO in various incarnations live quite a few times now, the last time being 2008, as a treat for my birthday, the best part being that they were in Peterborough, so only up the road and not a long journey like all the other times! My condolences go to his family and friends, this will see the end of The Orchestra touring, maybe? Maybe they will go on, but it really won't be the same without their driving force, the life and soul of the party, R.I.P. mate! You will be missed.

Knitting, what else is there?!

I am shortly going to continue (again!) with the first of, hopefully, many blankets for premature babies, which will go to 2 local hospitals. I first cast on a blanket on Saturday night, but my sparkly Pony needles decided they didnt like the yarn, and one of them broke in half! Now, I wouldn't mind, but I had only done 5 rows, so it's not as if it was that heavy! I re-cast it on, using bamboo, but the particular yarn of my choice didnt want to move along the needle very well, so frogged it once more! Tonight, I have cast on yet again 109 stitches, on new metal 4mm needles! I have got another pair, but they have a UFO on them (as do quite alot of my needles!). 4mm will always come in handy, so now have 4 pairs, 2 long and 2 short! Which means if I get fed up with one of the many Ufos lurking, I can be really naughty and cast another on!!

Knitting, for a change!

I've been casting on a fair bit lately! I have just finished a pram cover for my friends daughter who had a little boy nearly 2 weeks ago, and what a lovely visit I had too, such a gorgeous baby! I have around 3 large-ish projects on the go for me, correction, 5! I never seem to find the time (sometimes the inclination) to get to doing more on them, and then I had to look at Kemps Woolshop site! Bought some lovely Wendy Fusion and a pattern, for me again! On the other needles, there is a lovely baby set, consisting of bootees (finished), hat (half done) and jacket, left front and back done! I started with the jacket back and then did a bootee, the front, started the hat, finished the front and did the other bootee, just to break it up, now I must get a move on and get the rest done! Have already picked out a few patterns that I would like to do for Xmas presents! Then at least if I get stuck for a birthday pressie, I may have something already knitted and waiting! May, being the operative word! And I have started to knit some premature baby things for the hospital as well, my friend said after all the things I made for Christmas it was about time I made something for myself, I can do that anytime, and fit in the rest of the things I want to do around my stuff, hopefully it will get so warm I won't need any knitted things! Fat chance!!

What did today bring?

Today brought me an alarm call at 6am! Yuk! Had to phone the hospital to see if a bed was available, and it was! Good or bad news? Good- meant the offending teeth would be removed.
Bad- anaesthetics and pain afterwards!
Got to the hospital by 7.30am, and got my daughter settled in, nice and sunny at least, if a bit cold! Took some knitting with me, but managed to stuff one item up, so went onto the easier stocking stitch project!
My girl went down to the theatre around a quarter to ten, so OH and myself went for a drink and something to eat, we didnt have anything earlier as our girl couldn't, so we joined in so she didn't feel awful seeing us eat and drink!
After about half an hour, she was in the recovery room, after having spat her cotton wads out on waking up! She didnt remember this, but thought it was funny! After some water and a bit of food, we were allowed to come home, so daughter is now lighter by 2 teeth!
Did a bit of knitting tonight, getting on with a pram cover that will be needed soon, baby being induced on Thursday, so better get on with it! Will be pleased when it is finished, although easy, the pattern calls for 48 little squares, getting soooooo fed up with them now!
Hopefully my girl will have a better day tomorrow, her throat is sore from the tube being down it, but all dental stuff is out if the way for now, yippee!!

What will tomorrow bring?

Hopefully tomorrow will bring a much awaited trip to the hospital for my daughter to have 2 teeth out! Not that she's that looking forward to it, but it's got to be done! She has been suffering for quite some time now, and had to have a few days off school to cope with the pain in her head and ear, and last week I was fed up with seeing her in pain so I rang the hospital, to see whether there was any chance of an appointment in the near future, she was told it would be 6-8 weeks, and 2 weeks had passed, with alot of pain, so imagine my surprise when the bookings lady said there was an appointment free Tuesday 3rd Feb, the only downside being we have to be there by 7.30am! Ugh, but worth it for my girl!
The next hurdle will be in the morning, before we go, the phone call to see if there's still a bed free, oh please let there be!!! Cant imagine how crushed she will be if theere isn't one, she wants an end to alot of months worth of discomfort, as do I!
Will update as necessary!!

Not much going on!

The title says it all, not much has been going on really, which is good in some ways, and not in others! On the knitting front, all the Christmas socks have been knitted, but have not necessarily got to the intended recipients! Went to Dunelm Mill at the weekend, really to get my daughter a DVD rack for all the Wii games she has amassed, but had to have a look at the wool, well there is a sale on! But nothing in the sale that I hadn't already got, so had a look at the pattern books, and found a nice pattern for a simple cardi, all stocking stitch apart from a bit of ribbing, just the sort of no-brainer project for me then! The yarn used is Patons Misty, which you use 2 strands of at a time, the pattern and yarn came to just under £35, so a lot more than I usually spend, but the yarn is lovely, and I have had the thought of when it is finished of embellishing with some beads, along the bottom and possibly on the cuffs, and maybe a matching flower, and some beads on the front somewhere, a work in progress, on the needles and in my head! I have got nearly to the armhole shaping on the back, so not bad for only starting Saturday night! I'm not a slow knitter, but not super fast either, the pattern seems easy to follow too, unlike others I have had a look at before! Here's hoping I don't come a cropper along the way!

Been a verry long time!!

And hasn't it just! A whole month and more has passed since my last blog, have been rather busy! Have been knitting, knitting, knitting things for Christmas, am still finishing some off truth to be told! Well, me and my hubby and daughter had a great Christmas, we went to my Mum and Dads Christmas and Boxing Day, was really lovely, and we all had a good time! Hubby didn't get me anything knitting related, as asked for, but I really knew he wouldn't, he wouldn't have known where to start! Had a good New Year too, my daughter and I went to our local Club, but hubby had to stay home, he was on call, never mind, he wasn't that bothered! I had more than my usual amount of alcohol, which is none! Had 3 quite big glasses of wine, and how I managed the short walk home is anybody's guess! Dont get hangovers, but had a rotten headache that night (morning!) but couldn't take anything as I had had a drink!! Forgot why I don't drink that often till my cold came out big time, when I drink my immunse system goes to pot, always has, and the cold took full effect all in one go, not the usual sore throat first, followed by a sniffle, oh no, not for me, full cold, cough and plenty sneezing from the word go! Saw myself in the mirror a while ago, its a wonder the poor thing is still in one piece!! Well, the only way is back up now, and I do so hope it will go as quickly as it came!!