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222 kms…..

That’s how far my current work-in-progress and I travelled today.

Down to Killarney and back.

If you’re down that way and in search of a place to pop into that offers a warm fire, friendly service & a lovely, reasonably priced Shepherd’s Pie then I suggest trying The Snug Bar at Scotts Hotel.  It’s in the town centre. You can’t miss it (famous last words).

Any old how, I spent a lovely hour or so in there enjoying one of the gifts the teen gave me.

I’m loving it. I adore reading the Anita Blake series. Although, thanks to my station manager Martina while we were in Cork for Campus Connections, I’ve discovered that it’s not really suitable material for reading aloud.  :)

When I finished my 1st year exams I purchased ‘Bullet’ as a treat to myself for enduring the joys that exam time brings.

It was my intention to treat myself likewise when I’d finished my 2nd year exams. However, there was always a reason to spend the money on something other than ‘Hit List’.

Yay for the teen buying the parental unit just what was much sought after.

Along with catching up on some time with Anita, I also did a little work on Froodies Throw.

There are 25 rows of treble crochet so far. It’s coming along nicely methinks.

Look what I got! The teen handed it to me, after transferring her birthday make-up into another container, with the words “I thought you could use it for your needles or something”

Squeeeeeee! Storage! Happy days for this crafter. There’s no such thing as too much storage for a crafter y’know.

I’m off to have the last of the trifle. It’s a tough task but I think I’m able for it.

 
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Posted by on December 28, 2011 in Crochet, Works-in-progress

 

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A Pause in Motoring Leads To…..

…..a resumption of my latest work-in-progress.

Funny, how the two activities seem mutually exclusive at this point.

Cranberry Mixtures Front & Back

Cranberry Mixtures Front & Back

 
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Posted by on June 6, 2010 in Uncategorized

 

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Spring & Cranberry Mixtures

The weather is absolutely beautiful today.

I loved the quality of the light streaming in through the windows.

Walking the dog was a lovely chore this morning.

Spring

Spring

I spent most of the day admiring the wonderful day from inside as I decided that since Spring is most definitely in the air, that carrying out the cleaning named for this season would be appropriate.

I know that many would be horrified by the prospect of staying indoors on such a lovely day if they had the opportunity to spend hours out enjoying it. If I had to stay inside I’d probably feel the same. Today, however, I was glad to stay inside and put my free time to use by reclaiming my living space. Exams are time sucks and my poor home was definitely showing the effects of my diverted time and attention. Heck, I was feeling the effects of my exam focused attention.

Pretty Peppers

Pretty Peppers

Now that my living space has been reclaimed and my yarn is cosily stored in its own corner I can set my sights on my next project. I emphasise the ‘my’ in that sentence. Like many knitters, most of my projects are intended for recipients other than me. I’m definitely feeling in need of more ‘me’ focused time right now so…..

V-Neck Sweater by Sirdar

V-Neck Sweater by Sirdar

Such an original name for a pattern :insert dripping sarcasm here:

It’s from June 2010′s Knitting magazine, Issue 77.

Knitting June 2010 Issue 77

Knitting June 2010 Issue 77

Not unusually, I’ll not be using the suggested yarn. Although, instead of being a natural offshoot of my innately rebellious nature, this substitution is the result of the suggested yarn not being available locally. This is a rather irksomely common occurance (that’s a vent for another post).

So, this is the substitute.

Life Chunky by Stylecraft Shade 2319 "Cranberry Mixtures" Dye Lot 40416

Life Chunky by Stylecraft Shade 2319 "Cranberry Mixtures" Dye Lot 40416

 
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Posted by on May 21, 2010 in Uncategorized

 

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