On my needles

A second knit for Will, I started this at the end of January, unpicked it when I realised it was going to be too small for him. It's very simple and relaxing to knit. 

I have started on one sleeve using 4 pins, I have ordered a circular set, which will be easier to use. The colours on this jumper is very easy to knit with. 

 Hubby's socks, I've finished all the knitting, 

just the toes to do and stitching in the ends.

 Enough yarn left over to make myself a pair,

switching the colours

 The yarn for weaving on my loom has arrived, I am forming a design, to use more colour. I have been reading the weaving book I purchased, and I'm impressed how many designs can be made on my loom. 

Loads of knitting, no crochet or sewing, and plans for weaving, busy time, but I spend so little time outside, so plenty of craft time. I have yet another small yarn order arriving this week, I have purchased some 3ply yarn for socks, my daughter makes such fine socks, I thought I would have a go.
Monday Will was lovely, we walked to the village and he went into the barbers to say hello to the man who cut his hair, he was given a lolly pop, it's still here on the side, not sure if Will really likes them.
Yesterday we had loads of fun at sign class, we all had a test, we were split into our two groups, and each group was asked 5 questions, the lower group only had to answer their questions, our group answered all ten. I got all the lowers questions right as did all our group, our questions were much harder, and whilst I did not get the whole of the question, I understood enough to be able to give an expected response. It does feel a step forward. We sat and chatted for ages after, loads of laughter a perfect morning.
Today is market day, so we will walk to the village, hubby wants to get me a plant for Valentines day, instead of flowers. I will give him the socks I have made.
I have noticed a third bud on my Amaryllis, it's only tiny, so I am hoping to have another flower.
It is a lovely sunny day again today, and hear people say spring is on it's way, but I never start anything much before March, and then only in my greenhouse, I have tried to get ahead at this time of year and almost always the weather becomes cold and even snows, or the plants become leggy trying to get to the sun. So as much as I am itching to get out in the garden, I am waiting, but then in my tiny garden, I don't have much to do.

Busy weekend

So much promise

 1st of many cuttings in water to root.

 These are so simple and quick to knit, 

just shame about the huge size. 

Saturday I popped to Hobbycraft to get a few items, mainly a artbin box for my metal dies, expensive but a great storage solution, was really good and did not spend too much. I got nothing at the garden center next door.

My sister and her partner were down for the weekend, we both love craft, so we have a nice visit to Hobbycraft on Saturday, whilst our men watched rugby on TV at home. Later we walked to our local curry house and had a fantastic meal, ate far too much food.
Sunday mummy, daddy and Will joined us for a family lunch, I love to have loads of people around the table for a meal, makes a roast dinner much nicer. Will was as cute as ever, sharing his new toys with everyone. We had later the afternoon and evening just the two of us, I was able to do loads of knitting, hubby's socks will be finished soon. It's great fun to have family to visit, I grew up in a busy house with a big family, but we both love the quiet once they have all gone home.
I am having a giveaway for my 10 anniversary of my blog, post a comment on my previous post to enter, I will pull names out of a hat early next week.

10 years on

Today is 9th February, a cold winters day, not much happening, but 10 years ago I started this blog, I love it as much as when I started, some of my topics have change as I have grown as a person and becoming more aware of the footprint I will leave behind me. My crafting is much the same, I do more knitting these days, because I have more time. I still love write my post's and read yours, it's like snooping from the comfort of my own home.

I have for years been printing my blog into books, my 1st was here, I am now working on last years post for my 2018 book, I use Blurb to print my books, I have always used the same printers, they are quick and the books can be made to a high standard, below I show how I prepare the pages, using the templates provided by the printers. These sit on my computer, so I can take my time to get everything right. I always print in November, when the best discounts are offered on Black Friday and I can use the better quality more expensive cover, pages and finish.

It's time for a giveaway, a package of goodies can be sent anywhere in the world, little things which I love and hope you will as well, just leave a comment, you know the rest. 

Still inside

 1st sock is almost finished

 The toe will be in the red yarn

I have finished My Husband next door, which I enjoyed, it was a huge book, the author kept me interested all through, she has written loads more books I will try and read a couple more.

I am just about to start The Child, recommended by Jo I jotted this book on my list to read, hubby saw it and got me a copy.

It's been a quiet couple of days, I popped to town with hubby yesterday, he had his weekly meeting with nursing staff for after heart surgery, it lasted for an hour, so I wandered through shops, and purchased nothing. I did see a perfect pair of leather suede ankle boots reduced in Clarks, I love their footwear, it always fits and comfortable, but I passed I have 3 pairs of ankle boots at home. We had lunch out, which was enjoyable and later I did poached eggs on toast for tea, which we both love, so a pleasant day with no chores.
The first week of no chocolate has gone well, no cravings, hubby got me some fudge yesterday which was nice, but I am not normally a sweet eater, I always chose chocolate.
This morning mummy and Will are coming, we are going to walk to hubby's barber again for Will to have his 2nd hair cut, daughter does not want to take Will anywhere else, and then back here to play with the fire engine.
This afternoon is cleaning ready for my sister and her partner arriving tomorrow for the weekend, they will be here by 9am, they are planning a 6am start.