The ramblings of an enthusiastic crocheter ( and knitter) also about my everyday life, animals, shopping, whinges and whines. A woman being dragged kicking and screaming into old age. Yes I dye my hair blonde and listen to modern music - why not?
Tuesday 5 August 2008
The sparks are flying off my hook
I think I am back up to speed with my crochet. Perhaps not as fast as normal but as I can sit, without feeling guilty about chores left undone, for a lot longer then I am achieving more. Caroline F had bought this Patons Moonglow (colour Moonlight) and whilst it was a little thick for crochet I decided to give the short n sweet shrug a go. I made the child's size on a larger hook as the wool is rather chunky. I did very well until I ran out of wool for the border. The wool only has 50 metres per ball and so didn't go far. I could have left a row off the body but it would have spoiled the pattern having the bottom row missing. I found some wools and twisted them together to see if I could get a decent match. I don't think it looks too unsightly and I hope that Caroline is pleased with it.
I have now started Mei Mei from Everyday crochet book with Rowan All Seasons cotton. It is a lovely yarn to work with. It is 60% cotton and 40% Acrylic and has a slightly corded feel to it. It is a joy to crochet. Slightly stretchy but I think it will work up really nicely.
I am getting stronger with every day that passes. My back is still very sore but more as if I had a huge gravel graze running the full length of my back. I find it tender to sit or to lie. I am not sleeping really well. I am still waiting for my walk outside as the weather is not co-operating. I don't really feel the urge to walk in the rain just yet. My son has just phoned from South Wales to say it is raining hard there as well.
I had a shower this morning but I need my over bath seat sorting out. There were no instructions with the seat. Just a bag with some feet and a handle. I presume these are to secure the seat to the bath but as I don't even have a photo unless I look online it is all a mystery. If I get any visitors tomorrow I will get them to have a look at it for me.
I have sat too long now so am off to try another bit of crochet.
It's looking fierce! Thanks muchly Caroline
ReplyDeleteI love it!! You are surely making up for lost times aren't you!? lol I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better.
ReplyDeleteYou're able to sit up while crocheting? I had to lie down for about a week after my surgery.
Hey Jan,
ReplyDeletethanks for your text, i hope your making a good recovery.
love the pictures, beautiful as ever!!
xx
looking good Jan
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