Froglet
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It is! It's her Winter Season blanket. I love her designs and have lots more on my 'want to make' list.
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Here you go - not the best photo but you should get the idea.
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I will definitely share my blanket once it’s dry and lovely. I have been watching the Game of Wool. I know that reviews have been quite mixed but I’m enjoying it. I like looking to see what knit/crochet garments the contestants are wearing as well as their creations in the game. I do think it needs a little while to settle in and find its feet though - for all involved, the second episode was definitely better than the first.
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Not quite a dead horse! At least not, me, I love the Friday check in and catch ups. Glad you're enjoying a chilled day and a quiet weekend. I've had a middling busy week - went to a crochet workshop last night for a new technique which I've not done before. It was a little 'brainachey' but very satisfying. This morning I indulged myself and finished crocheting my 'Winter season blanket', I was on the final round of the border. It's in the machine right now for a quick wash to ease out all the wobbles in it. I'm really pleased - lots of new stitches and techniques and patterns in it. I need to ponder what my next project will be. I'm still trying to use up yarn that I bought for specific patterns but am also feeling the temptation to start something completely new. I'm contemplating some socks with cows on. My lovely mum is no longer quite herself but very much enjoys talking to the cows that spend much of the year in the field at the bottom of their garden and think she'd like the socks as a present. I'm also making my first every batch of mincemeat, writing the menu plan for next week and general pootling whilst I hide from the wind and rain. When I first left school I told myself I'd try not to make excuses not to go out for a walk but I think I might give in to the weather today! Take care everyone, have a good weekend.
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Good afternoon! 'Tis Friday! Sunnyday - hope you're ok and Louby - I hope that you survived the games with your granddaughter. It's a very grey and drizzly day here but I am making English muffins which is a satisfyingly peaceful task (and a tasty one!). Went to see The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe at the theatre this week which was fantastic, craft fair and cinema this weekend and more general peacefulness. Take care all, have a lovely weekend.
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Pretty quiet week for me too! Met up with family for tea and a scone and apart from that have been snuggled up working on my new blanket! Made myself an autumn wreath from the ivy in my garden and my collectings from my walks and am pretty chuffed with the result. I have closed my curtains and am hoping not to have any spooky visitors! Have a good weekend!
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Thank you all! This morning was one of those bright autumn days and I went for a walk by Cromford canal and then a pootle round the various shops in the old mill. This afternoon I am snuggled with my crochet and a cup of tea! It's lovely!
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What a lovely thing to do Zigzag.
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Louby, sorry to hear about your cat. Very impressed with your notebook resistance skills though!
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Oh Sunnyday, I hope the fence does get fixed soon. I have spent much of this week snuggled up with my crochet determined to finish a 'ghostly knight' kit that I got at a workshop exactly a year ago. It's complicated but satisfying because of that and I'm nearly there! Went to see the Helios sculpture this week which was beautiful. Afternoon tea out with my mum and dad this weekend and then a ceramic/craft fair on Sunday. Take care, everyone!
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Absolutely! Thanks so much for the reminder Cait! Have the happiest of birthdays Sunnyday! Hope you have something lovely planned.
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Louby - nothing wrong with another notebook! Sunnyday - enjoy the dog sitting and the flu jab! I went for my flu jab this week and totally embarrassed myself when they asked for my date of birth and I said the wrong one! Only out by a day but I have no idea why I said it. This could be a slippery slope... Pumpkin trail baking went well and I enjoyed the night out but my 'social battery' has run out and I'm having a quiet couple of days crocheting. I have friends coming for dinner tomorrow so need to think of what to feed them. I fancy veggie lasagne but haven't yet found a recipe I love so it maybe something different! Have a good weekend everyone!
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Is this the point where I say 'Buying notebooks and using them are two completely different hobbies?' 😉 I love a beautiful notebook!
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I definitely do - don't worry, this is only a temporary thing until I get my craft room actually sorted and see how much space I actually have to get even more!
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Good morning! Pretty quiet week here. Went to see some beautiful Diwali decorations yesterday and have finished a pair of socks. When I first got into sock knitting I bough loads of yarn that was pretty and people have given me some over the years. I've decided I need to use it up before I buy any more but want to try and come up with some different patterns using it. Other than that I'm still working my way through the various craft kits I've been given over the years which is fun. Next week is much busier - a couple of nights out with friends and I've been asked to bake a load of pumpkin/autumn themed things for a pumpkin trail so I'm really enjoying looking for ideas for that. Have a good weekend all.
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Oh goodness Sunnyday, glad you weren't re-enacting the Wicked Witch's role under the tree! We have lots of mess on the street as one of the (many) skips on it was full including some bits of loft insulation, cardboard and the odd bit of lino which have blow everywhere.
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Those coffee mornings did so well! Great news. I'm snuggled in front of the fire. I have been sounded out about doing some baking for a pumpkin trail which was flattering and a great excuse to spend ages browsing baking websites! Very wet here today too! Stay safe everyone.
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So sorry to hear that Cait, sending lots of love to you.
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Congratulations Zigzag - he's lovely! Love the smile on your face too - you brought one to mine!
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I remembered! I'm feeling pretty proud of myself this week - I have done my daily walks well... daily for the whole of the month so far and I have also done a couple of things I find tricky which is motivating me to keep doing more of them! Today (after my walk!) I'm making some English muffins, continuing with the spare room sort out (there is actual carpet in there - it's been hidden for ages!) and trying to find an electrician to install an extra socket for when I turn the spare room into a craft room. I'm planning to go to an arts festival on Sunday and on Saturday probably seeing my mum and dad. Take care everyone!
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Oops, just realised it's Saturday which means I forgot Friday! I have had a productive week doing lots of jobs that I normally avoid. Day out at Hardwick Hall too, sampling September's 'scone of the month' - apple crumble, it was good. My smallest small person is two very soon and grandpa (my dad) is making him a mud kitchen so has been consulting me on it - can't wait to see the finished object. His big sister has a birthday a couple of weeks after that and I'm crocheting her a 'ballerina doll' as per her request at the start of the year - I'm hoping she hasn't outgrown the idea! Have a good weekend all and a lovely week ahead of you!
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Sunnyday - sending lots of good wishes your way.
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Louby - that sounds like just the right amount of a TDL. Sunnyday, I’m glad this week has been better - I hope DIL’s mum is doing ok. I have done a fair bit of crocheting this week - making birds from a subscription I have. They’re lovely and sit in my front window watching the world go by! I also cut back loads of ivy in my garden and painted the shed which is looking very smart. I’m trying to think of something to do next week. I have that new year feeling but think that I will feel unsure of myself when everyone else is going back to work. I’m pondering a fire pit for my garden - I quite fancy some cosy autumnal evenings sat out in the back garden. It’s far to hot to sit there in the summer!
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Oh Sunnyday, I’m so sorry to hear about your tough week. Sending good wishes for you and your family. Apart from lots of long walks with my doggy house guest I have done very little. I am feeling very lazy and need to do something about that next week!
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I knew about snowploughs and gritters - some of them have fantastic names. Always make me wish I'd been part of the naming meeting!
