Calmed Down

Called the Community College yesterday as had no response to my email. They were very apologetic and I went down to get my refund for the Spinning Class. I have put my name down for next term. By all reports the college are usually very good with informing people about cancellations etc, so I will let it go. Have put the word out on Ravelry so maybe we will get some more numbers next term for the class to go ahead.

Sleepy Bears Progress



Lace Sock Progress (if you can call it That)- gone down a couple of sizes in needles and uped the stitches, third time lucky. Just using 100% wool purchased for $1.00 a ball in a discount shop.



Dugald is finally sleeping outside with the other dogs , so back to getting a full nights sleep.

Spinning Class

Well I went to enrol last Wednesday at Spinning Class at the local Community college, no probs. Been getting very excited about the propsect, it was s fairly big decision as it's a 70km round trip and I can't really afford it. But have been meaning to get Mum to try and teach for 12 mths and it hasn't happened. I feel like I owe it to Mandie at Ewe Give Me the Knits as she sent me the part to fix the wheel for free. Only a few dollars, but not the point. So I rocked up tonight "sorry we don't have one of those classes". Not the gentleman at school's fault at all. So feeling very P@#@#D and have sent a letter to the Principal of the college requesting a full refund & asking for compensation for my wasted trip.

Did start some lacy socks, but as per usual had about 3 false starts. I will do them. But now working on a baby sampler cross stitch for my friend's new baby. Little Lauren arrived on the 3rd Feb. The blanket is on hold because she got so many wraps at the baby shower, I figure I'll have to make it bed size to be of use.

Gosh

It's mid January, don't have much news , back at work.

Have done some more on the baby blanket but nowhere near finished and the shower is next week. Bit tired and having to adjust to getting up twice a night to the puppy.
Hopefully he will be big enough to stay outside with the other's soon.

A Few Pics To Catch Up

Baby Blanket Progress


Zoe Meoller Baby Slippers



Shawl Back Shrug (more of my non lacy lace, complete with duck tail). Blocking didn't help, going to try pressing it. It is awfully snuggly though :-)







Baby Shoes



"Dugal"

Pooped

Things have been hectic around here again. Dad fell over again and ended up back in hospital.They discovered pneumonia again and a small fracture between no. L2 & L3 in his lower back. The fracture was not serious but very painful. Thinks it's been 3 or 4 weeks now, time has become a blur. Last time I had time off , but have worked as well as trying to get in as many visits as possible. Mum and DD went to New Zealand for 6 days and I had to look after Mum's animals and try and keep the gardens alive in the dreadful dry heat. We also organised a new (well nearly) car for DH as the old ute was about to drop the gearbox all over the road. Unfortunately we got well and truly screwed with the finance. Can you believe some companies charge you $10.00 to make a loan repayment. There has been some definite breaches of the trade practices act by the finance broker and I am in the frame of mind to do something about it.

On a happy note DH is getting a puppy on the weekend. I have finished the shawl back shawl, it's a bit stiff even after blocking. Finished a pair of baby slippers and working on another which need to be completed by the 23rd. I have also made progress on the baby blanket. Pics next time

Nearly there

On my second attempt at crocheted picot edge to The Shawl Shrug. Then it will be complete.

Today I spend a couple of hours in waiting rooms and nearly have a baby slipper to show for it.

Dad is back in hospital, with a small fracture in his back and pneumonia again. All seems to be getting better, but it means a lot of running around. So not getting home till 7.30 - 8.00 each night after work. He is waiting for a place in rehab which is a bit further away. Have some time off end of next week which should make things a bit easier hopefully. Have to look after Mum's animals and gardens, but that's just next door. Mum & DD going to New Zealand for 6 days. It's a dog judging trip for Mum, but they are using it as a trial run. They hope to go to England next year together.

Time to finish said shawl & slipper

Still Working on Shawl Back Shrug

Have to say it's been a bit of a challenge due to the instructions being fairly bare-boned (if that's the expression). It's top down and basically you just keep going till you think you've reached the armholes, then do sleeves to desired lengths, either both at the same time on 2 circs or individually on dpns. Then go back and do the fronts and back together. You get given a cast on amount of stitches for an adult and child size , then it's up to you. I have made it to back & front and should be plain sailing from here as you just keep decreasing until you runs out of stitches. Then it's just a band all the way round (lot's of picking up stitches - uhh).This is my second attempt at lace and think it's not really going to look that lacy, probably more like a honeycomb texture, being acrylic yarn can't see it blocking out much. But hopefully will look nice over summer dresses. My second attempt at Adia is coming along slowly and again still not really that lacy even on needles 3 sizes bigger ,but may block out OK.

Found some Cotone ( a good substitute for Cara) at Lincraft Bankstown and they have a mailing service, so didn't even have to make the trek across town, and must say postage was really reasonable. Was impressed as they took my number and called me back at 5.30 on Tuesday afternoon took they order and package was at PO Thursday to collect. Seems they are the only store with any Cotone left as Lincraft will not be ordering anymore. Was also impressed with the Blacktown store as they bothered to find out which store had some in stock. So anyway Baby Blanket will be able to proceed. Did get some Cara from Ebay but not enough of different colours for the blanket. So will have a stash of it now.