Itchy Coo

Too much time on my hands

I've just downloaded the best of Simple Minds and currrently dancing with crutches to "Alive and Kicking"!!!! (note to self, really should get out more).

However, when I'm not practicing my moves on one foot I’ve managed to finish off my Clapotis in time for Woolfest next week!

I made one for my sister three years ago and whilst it was lovely I thought it came out a bit too big so I knitted it on 4mm needles and made it half the width. The yarn is Tao in Madras, 100% silk, from Colinette. I bought it at least two years ago so it's a good bit of stash busting and at £13.21 (I think it was £12.50 when I bought it?) per 100g that's also some expensive stash busting (I used 295g for the scarf).

 

So what's next. I've still too many UFOs in the bag but I'm going to Woolfest........how will I resist a new project??

 

 

Note how well I can balance on one leg and take a picture!

 

Me and my "Stookie"

I have a new pet I picked up on the isle of Arran two weeks ago and he just won't let go of my leg!

Scorcher!

One of the points of this blog for me is to look back on a wet, cold, dark winter's night at the pictures of summer and remember that once again the seasons will change for the better.

 

I took this picture on Sunday at my favourite beach by Skipness Castle. The sea is the Kilbrannan Sound with the Isle of Arran in the background. I even manged a little knitting when I was there.

Starting Over

Spring is traditionally a time for clearing things out so I feel the time is right for me to move onto a new blog!

My life of late has changed beyond all recognition so I thought my old blog wasn't relevant anymore and I needed a fresh start.

As for itchy coo..... it's just something funny that I heard on the radio recently and stuck in my mind. I have visions of a highland cow with it's floppy orange fringe an irresistible itch!