frayed at the edge

Oops

Sorry - told you I'm not too hot on this stuff yet - to see Helen's wool's, go to www.tncat.co.uk/dropone and follow the link to ripples.  Meanwhile I'll stand in the corner with the dunce's cap on!!

Obsession

I'm not saying that I have become slightly obsessed with my lovely new blog - but I woke up about 4.30 this morning  and realised I had been dreaming about writing the most wondrous post!  Of course I could have jumped up and fetched the laptop in the hopes of remembering what I had written in my dream, but I think that might lead to some marital disharmony.

So I will just have to tell you about my socks.....

I bought the wool from Helen, who now lives in Sutherland - the colours she uses reflect the wonderful scenery which she is so lucky to have on her doorstep.  To see her gorgeous wool, visit her here .  The pattern was based on one from "fab feet and cosy toes" by Anne Tillman.  However after I had knitted the cuff and turned the heel, I realised I wouldn't have enough wool to do the second sock if I continued the cable pattern down the top of the foot, as the cable pattern has double the number of stitches, so I just decreased and continued in stocking stitch.  Once the sock was finished, I was glad that I had done the foot plain, as I think it would have been too bulky with the cables.

You probably noticed in the last post that the photo was most disobedient and wouldn't move from the left (nothing to do with my lack of computer skills) - I shall try to do better next time.  I shall have to consult my computer guru (aka Malcolm).

Saving the planet

We all know that we need to re-use, reduce and recycle, so to do my bit, I have recycled last year's New Year's Resolutions - ok, I admit it, that means that I didn't achieve them last year.  Although I have already achieved the extra one I added, which was to start this blog!

As always, top of the list is the healthy eating/exercising/drink less wine one - although this one tends to be delayed until the Christmas goodies are eaten up.  Then comes the really hard one - stop buying fabric/wool/magazines - generally all those things which add to the stash  This one lasts until I go in a shop selling any of the above to buy other things, but always come out with some or even all of the forbidden goodies.  So that brings us to the final resolution, which involves the "f-word" - no, don't panic, not that one, but the dreaded word FINISH.  I always intend to finish all the "works in progress" before I start anything new, but then I see something I just have to knit/sew/make.

However, I did finish something - now I know this only shows one sock, but I have finished the second one and they have been worn.  The colours are wonderful and I love the cable on the cuffs.  I am sure you want all the dteails, so why not visit again and I will tell you!!                                                                                                                                                         

Lost for words!

Here it is  - my first ever post and my mind has gone blank!  I'm not usually lost for something to say (I can see all my friends nodding agreement!) - but now that I have finally set up my very own blog ....

First, in case there is anyone reading this who doesn't know me, let me introduce myself.  My name is Anne, my age is a closely guarded secret ( but my son is 30, so have a guess!),  I'm married to Malcolm and we live in the glorious Scottish borders.

The best thing to do would be to tell you what this blog is going to be about - a bit of sewing, a bit of knitting, a bit of reading, of course cooking will feature and no doubt the odd glass of wine!  As this is all new and I have to say somewhat scary, it may take a few posts before I find my feet and start including photos, links to other things etc, so please bear with me.

I hope you will leave a comment  - a kind one please - and will come back for another visit when I have got the hang of all of this and can start to entertain you with tales and photos of the hundred and one things I always have on the go!

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