And in between it all, I knit...

this:



A shawl (Pattern: Rebecca 32 #21/33) out of mystery yarn for an ongoing Christmas swap in my costuming forum.

Since the recipient is less a reenactor but a dresser-up, I was able to find some yarn in the price-range set by The Rules (€5,- max) in my stash and knit her that shawl (which, after some washing and gentle steaming lost it's very stiff-chafey-poly character and became soft and fluffy) which I think will keep her snug and cozy on days outside when costume does not allow for a warm jacket.

I just jope she likes it! (My first shawl ever...but not the last one since I have lots of people who might need one...*hehe*)

I have the best of pals...EVER!

A while ago, my secret pal told me to go to a specific shop site, pick any item I liked and she'd send it...and she did!

Whoa!

Lookee...


Yeah, apart from sweet cocoa, maple syrup (will try out a pancake recipe to go with it) and nice smelling soap, there are sweater blockers! *yahooo*

This is something absolutely unavailable in Germany (or at least they were the last time I looked) and now I own a set...

Thank You, Secret Pal!!!

(There was never a happier person than me!)

Now go and take a look at her blog and life!
Purlyspaniel

I should be learning...

but right now I simply cannot.

There are matters pressing such as:

A list of UFOS!!!

And without rummaging and bursting through closets and drawers and yanking out all the UFOS I can find, I will try and list all the things which I want to finish THIS year! (Yeah, I know, I know...but never relinquish hope!)

1. Grey dress (back is finished, front 1/3 finished)

2. Stripey Green Pullover (ah, 1/3 of back finished)

3. Hoodie (just sleeves and seams and I forgot to add the pocket...*lesigh*)

4. Red Deep-v (will probably change to a more moderate v-neck)

5. Deep-v Argyle Vest (I am REALLY afraid of steeking!)


And the first projects for 2008:

1. Blue Jacket (like, cast on and then cast aside...)

2. Laura Pullover (mhm,also cast on and never knit one more row)

3. Lace Shawl (haven't decided on a pattern yet but probably YH's Snowdrop)

4. Fair-Isle yoke Sweater (And if I have enough money, that means Guld!)

And More to Come...and Socks, of course, since I have SUCH A HUGE sock yarn stash...

See? Nothing that cannot keep me from cramming...*hehe*

Oh, yummy...

I love oatcakes!

They look very plain and grey and a bit suspicious...but after I heartened myself, I took a bite and, yeah glory, what a wonderful thing!!

Was I spoiled or what?!!

Geez, I got a parcel!

And what a parcel it was!

My pal from SP10 sent me some amazing and gorgeous and wonderful and totally sweet things!

Have a look:






Now y'all go and have a look at that amazing woman's blog and doings!
Purplejen