Nerdy Knitting Update

 I’ve been knitting a lot lately, partly after being inspired by the Perth Yarn Festival and partly as I have covid and am bored staying in.

I’ve been trying some new kit and techniques.

I really like circular needles with interchangeable tips so you can knit in the round using fat needles for things like sleeves. Current project: a pastel 80s inspired jumper.

I made some pink fuzzy fingerless gloves using a strand of sock yarn and two strands of fluffy alpaca all held together. Three strands together is a record for me. So warm. 

I hate doing sock heels am making some simple turquoise tube socks which dont have a heel they are just a tube. Good for bedsocks and around the house.

A Plant Lovers Window

 

I love to look at people’s windows when I walk. I especially love a window display or a window full of lovely plants, as here. 

Autumn Update

 Apparently September heralds Autumn which is my favourite season. Appropriately named Fall for my US readers. This heralds a wardrobe update. 

From the online site Woolovers I have ordered a navy waterproof hooded coat and some colourful socks.

I have ordered pinky beige fabric to make some trousers 

And plan to knit a mustard coloured sweater and a blue chunky cardigan. 

I got out my winter nail polishes, pastels gone, rich reds and browns are in.

And light summer perfumes are stashed away in favour of spicy or woody scents. 

I enjoy the cosy, practical clothes of Autumn. 

Allotment Sheds

 

One of my favourite walks is up through the allotments up the road to the top of the hill. I enjoy seeing all the fruits, veg and flowers and there is a fantastic view down over the city to the south. Sometimes I fantasise about having an allotment. 

Plants Project

 

I have been caring for, buying and researching houseplants a lot lately. It has been very hot and knitting is not a good summer hobby. This is a sansevieria, used to be called mother in laws tongue, now called snake plant (more tactful). A new plant I bought today. Apparently houseplants are massively popular at the moment. 

Projects update

 As I have just enjoyed a week off, my project mojo has been restored.

New projects on the go or revitalised include:

Adding to my wine drinking with some wine book reading so I know more about what to try. 

Sewing summer clothes: trousers, jeans and a trendy floral maxi dress

Houseplant care: ashamed to say the outside ones have been getting more attention but I did a mass indoor plant repotting the other day. I am finding indoor plant youtube videos to follow to stay motivated.

Finding art inspiration: I found a copy of Alice through the Looking Glass in Oxfam, with wonderfully weird illustrations by artist and author Mervyn Peake.

Chunkier knitting: there is a sweet spot between DK and Chunky wool where the needles don't make your hands ache. 

Wonderful windows

 

This beautiful contemporary stained glass window is found at my work at Blairs Museum. The centre panel features children’s designs of birds.