A fresh start

Is it a coincidence that it has been exactly one year since my last post? Hard to believe that so much time has passed....

In a year we had 2 overseas trips, lost 2 teeth, did a few trips to the hospital (nothing serious), made lots of decisions, a renovation/extension on the way, lots of visitors from near and far, 2 weddings and a lot of yummy family time. A lot has been sewn and knitted. And for the first time in many years, I immersed myself in an almost forgotten pastime.....reading books.

There is something incredibly nourishing about losing oneself in a story. I really enjoyed 4 months of intense reading, almost disappearing in the unfolding drama or romance. Admittedly, my obsessions are not always easy on the rest of the family, as they have to keep calling me back to reality and the issues at hand. But sometimes it is lovely to just sit and read ....

Is it time again then that I will revisit this space and explore more avenues of creative expression? I am bursting with excitement at sharing some of my craftiness with you.

I am in the midst of a knitting frenzy, absorbed in learning about different techniques, drooling over all the delicious yarn that is available and the overwhelming choice of patterns. My mind is constantly planning projects, so much that I almost don't know where to start.

Well, actually, I have made a start by going through my wool stash and knitting up things with my horded yarn. Fist on the needles was scarf with some Jo Sharp "Silk Georgette" in the colorway Quince (the color does indeed remind of the ruby of poached quinces). The pattern is a simple lace motive that I found on Purl Soho's inspiring blog  purlbee. I am nearing its completion and I am still unsure if it will be gifted or kept for myself...will see....

A less portable project is a sturdy woollen jumper for Timon with yarn from the Bendigo Woolen Mill. And finally I simply could not resist casting on for a pair of socks for Gian with dark green sock wool that I found on Etsy.

But plans are in the pipeline for some cotton tops for the girls in our family. Can't wait to cast something new on.