Still stashalong-ing!!

I've been really good - had another sort out and tidy up of my yarns, and have decided that the only thing I may need to buy is baby yarn. And that's not buying for me - it will be for gifts, so it's not the same!!

I have 3 babies due towards the end of the year (not personally) so will make shawls and layettes for each of them. I know I have enough white DK for 2 shawls, but may make a lemon one too. I'll decide nearer the due dates in case anyone hints as to what colour they want.
It's also ages since I made a teeny aran jumper, so a few of those would be fun to do as well.
When the first big lace project is finished I am going to complete the christening gown that is nearly finished - I just need to sew in the sleeves, sew up the hat and make another bootee.
Then line it and sew on oodles of beads!!!

All of my laceweight yarn is now stored in a big plastic box in the wardrobe, and I'm currently knitting 3 different items, all in laceweight, but I can choose what to knit depending on my mood, or how long I can spend on it. Plus only one of these is really portable. Pics may follow on the next instalment.

I also want to set aside one evening per week for crochet - I have started a big throw for the sofa in velvet flake in a cream colour. It's beautifully soft, and a very easy pattern, I'd like to finish this before my visitors arrive in August.

Pics at last!!!

I received my "Summer Holiday Secret Santa Swap" parcel today!!!

My lovely gift was unwrapped far too quickly to photograph the wrapping, so you'll have to make do with the even better contents!!!

There is a gardening theme, which connects with summer in the name of the swap, and even the yarns have floral connections - the Kid Merino is called Nasturtium, and the Artisan Merino Lace is called Hyacinth.

There are also gardening gloves, midge repellent, a scented candle, gorgeous stitch markers, a notebook, a pattern for scarves and some deeee-lish chocolate (Almost gone)

The inside of the lid of the box is also beautifully decorated with flowers and insects - there are even antennae on the insects.

It's a beautiful gift, so loads of thanks to Lisa (Bikegirl)

I have finished purchasing my gifts, the final items need to be wrapped, then it's off in the post very soon. I hope my recipient is as pleased as I am!! She was so difficult to buy for, - and matching that to a theme was even harder!!

I have added a ticker to my blog - another technology mastered!!

I have pledged not to buy any more yarn until Christmas!!!

I am not allowing myself days off, that could be far too expensive - I will only be able to buy yarn if it enables me to complete a project, or if it is for a bay item I don't have the yarn for. There is far too much yarn in my house - it HAS to be used!!

Note to self - must make some smaller items, the big ones are taking too long!!

Another huge lull between posts!!!

I have been trying to get out walking as much as possible, and with work, knitting and general household tasks, haven't had much time to blog!!!

I can't believe it's only 4 weeks until the Race for Life!!

Loads of people from work cannot now take part, due to a variety of reasons, I now think there will only be 3 of us. I have not yet decided if I am going to wear fancy dress, I have 2 costumes which would be great fun, but both a little heavy for bright sunshine. I'll decide in the few days beforehand, when I am more likely to know the weather forecast.

I have had a very quiet spell on the PC, as it decided to break down, but is now fixed. This did, however, allow me to get lots of knitting done, and I also laundered the items I am going to send off to charity this week.

No pictures yet again - this is becoming a very boring blog, but I promise there will be some next time - it might be after the race, but if I finish any knitted items, I'll put the pictures up sooner.

I have frogged my shoalwater shawl, as I was making it on the wrong sized needles, and my daughter doesn't want me to make her shawl until after she has visited in August and browsed my patterns. The next major item will be for me, but I still haven't settled on what I'd like to make. I know it will be a rectangular wrap, but don't know if I can do one with a pattern on every row. My beloved husband actually dares to talk to me when I am knitting, so it's sometimes quite distracting.

I have some sewing to do - just alterations and mending, so I'll get that finished before casting on.