Behind the scenes, we have been busy moving accross to a new webserver, and I took the plunge and went over to WordPress Multisite – much better for my needs, but still a few bugs and settings to fix up.
The good news? I am recovering faster than ever. I am able to walk independently (Altho the pram comes in handy when doing lots of walking) and I can even drive! The biggest challenge was figuring out how to get the baby in and out of the car on my own, but with a bit of rejigging, it’s working so far. I am able to do most things myself, except for lifting laundry baskets, carrying the baby much, etc.
The bad news? The spinal injury was worse than expected, with two discs completely herniated, not just one.
So I have been enjoying some knitting, and this is a pattern that was in my queue for like, forever. I decided to just CAST ON ALREADY and hey presto, here it is.
It might just be the most ridiculous thing I have ever made! And that is saying something, considering I have knitted a breast before and a boob hat for a newborn.
But I have a confession to make… this was made with pretty trashy yarn. Bright, beautiful colours, pure wool 8ply, but hardly yarn porn. But I dont think it detracts from the end result. The only thing I may go back and add, is a crochet row on the underside of the red ruffle, to stabilise it, and make it look as even as the others. I did intend to add a pink ruffle next, but after the endless knitting, I HAD TO STOP.
Ruffles are hard, because they go on forever.
I do plan to get Tille to model it for me, but today, when it’s 32 degrees, it will have to be another day..
Pattern: Arwen by Christine Jones
Yarn: Spotlight Moda Vera Pure 8ply (yeah, yeah)
Sticks: 4mm Addi Clicks – two cord lengths.
