It has been an exciting and challenging year. Well I have managed to start one of the hopes of 2010, writing a blog. So that, in itself is great. I have lots planned for this little site, however for the seasonal period I am signing off and wishing you a very Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year x
It might be too late to whip up another little pressie now. Or is it? I thought I would finish writing up this pattern which I knitted for Christmas gifts a couple of years ago. I love teapots, I love tea cosies, but I am not a fan of tea. How frustrating. This little tea cosy is a perfect little snug jacket for a small teapot. You can knit it in one or two evenings and is great fun to begin learning cable. You just need one 50g ball of chunky yarn! The free pattern is available for the PATTERNS section of my blog – enjoy!
Sometimes I really envy Little B. Everyday he learns something new, something clicks inside his brain and he realises something which never made sense before. Learning something for the first time or at least working out a problem gives me a real kick. So as a pre-New Year’s resolution I have decide to document things I have learned.
I think if you are constantly knitting or crocheting you are always picking up new stitches and techniques. I am certainly always wanting to improve the finishing of garments.
Number 1 lesson is an interior decorating tip. Not that long ago we stayed in a totally gorgeous cottage on the North Norfolk Coast. The interior was beautifully put together, with lovely cosy details. In the living room, each chair and sofa had at least one blanket draped on its arm. This looked very stylish, however the added benefit was as the night drew in we dragged the blanket across and snuggled under it. Suddenly I was sold. I have begun very slowly to add to our collection of blankets which have a dual use in the winter, instant snuggle and a small barrier against the rather dirty paws of our gorgeous cat. Blankets are the answer!
This weekend was all about decorating the house for Christmas. Both boys, Big B and Little B were very industrious and we sang and danced to festive music. As the afternoon progressed more and more baubles were added (just to the front) of the tree. Little B has very firm opinions about where things should go, those with a need for symmetry would disagree with his arrangement but we love it.
I was allowed to decorate the mantelpiece. Inspired by the fantastically creative Alicia Paulson, I took a photo. If you don’t know of her blog, you must visit, because it always up-lifts me and is a great place to find inspiration. Enjoy decorating x
