Moved at Last!
Posted By Laura on November 8, 2007
Well, we have finally moved house. We moved on the 31st and we are still in a little bit of disarray. Me being a bit ill doesn’t help, but that’s the way it goes. The house is lovely. The builders have been idiots and I now have a bit of a commute to work. I have to go on both M18 and M1. Tis scary but I’m getting used to it 
The cats have been a bit naughty recently. They aren’t allowed out at the moment so they are just bouncing along, fighting, jumping on us at 3am and the like. Naughty cats.
Anyway, some fibre-y content now!
My Refresher Socks and Diamond Knit Shawl are on hold at the moment. Mainly because I am not sure where they are … But that’s ok. I will find them soon! Instead I have started a crocheted striped hat using some RYC Cashsoft yarn from my stash. It is so soft and stripy. I think I chose the wrong colours as they are a bit similar, but it is coming up rather quickly and is very yummy to actually work with. The yarn is possibly the softest yarn I have ever used, so I hope that I will end up with a very luxurious hat.
It is also the time of year that scarves are needed. In June, I was making a modified Irish Hiking Scarf for David. I was using some Mega Chunky yarn from Wendys. You can’t really see the pattern very well but it is sooooo thick. I have one more ball of yarn to use and then I may need to buy another. We’ll see when I get to the end of this current ball. However, I must confess, it has been sat in my WIP pile since June 
I reckon I should get it out and finish it because it has been rather a bit nippy recently.
I also want to make a scarf for myself. I have recently seen many different people knitting the My So-Called Scarf or, as Jen puts it, the Woven Rattan Stitch Scarf. I love the look of the Manos Del Uruguay yarn for it. The yarn looks rather yummy, particularly the variegated stuff. But I have some Sirdar Click that should do the job rather nicely, hidden away in my stash. I have put the MDU yarn on my yarn wishlist for now, though. I can’t justify the purchase, what with Christmas round the corner and a house buy only last month!
I was naughty, though. Before moving house, I purchased some Cherry Tree Hill yarn for my Secret Pal. However, I couldn’t resist a skein for me. It was very different to the colours I would normally go for, but they are luscious.
I would take photos but I am unsure where my camera is :/
Sorry to read you are not feeling well. I think you have joined the queue – everyone I speak to seems to have something wrong with them! Hope you are feeling better soon. Look forward to lots of pictures when you find your camera and Happy New Home!
Yay! Glad to hear you’re getting settled. I highgly recommend the so-called scarf, or whatever it’s called. Love it, love it, love it. And the Manos would be a dream.
Peakwool has the Manos yarn for £3 a skein! PM her on SF and get some – it is soooo good!
I forgot to say (slaps forehead) I hope you will be very happy in your new home!
Glad you are getting settled. Let me know when its safe to come and have a nosey!