New on my Needles

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autumn, buddy, cables, Knitting, on my needles, scarf, socks

It is time for the next socks on my needles.  I have started a pair of really dark deep purple socks for a swap.  These are a bit very dark, and I must admit I mostly knit them during daylight.

And to make up for when I cannot work on the socks, I have started a scarf in these stunning Autumn Colours, either to wear when its a bit cool and rainy here, or ready for wear next year in the colder winter months.

Looking forward to seeing how this yarn is going to knit up.  I am loving the colours it is producing already.

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Springtime in Johannesburg

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apple, buddy, daughter, flowers, gerberas, lavender, needle pebble, pincushion, pixel socks, pixel stitch, socks, Springtime, swaps

It is Springtime in Johannesburg!  We are having the most amazing weather, and on my way to work this morning, I was siting in the usual morning traffic, I notices that the temperature was already 17 degrees C at 07h30. A promise for a great day.

Some colour is blooming around my home, my lavender plants are having a beautiful time and are looking pretty already.  My colleagues at the office spoiled me with the prettiest potted Gerbera, which brightens up every day.

I (Finally) finished the second sock of the pair of Pixel Socks I was knitting for my daughter.  It is about time.  She might wear them next winter.  🙂  Although we could have a cold day here and there during the summer that they will be handy for.  This was a first for me, and I learned a lot about knitting with two different colour yarns.  I will be making some more of these socks, and I hope they go faster.

I decided to add a zipper to the small green bag I knitted for a swap buddy.  I think it works better and you can keep your goodies safely stored.

And of course, my LYS is also feeling the great Spring days, and spoiled us with a lot of new goodies in the store.  I was really impressed with these new sewing and darning needle holders, and after a few minutes of serious contemplation, bought a whole handful.  Not to mention the new pincushion that I simply had to have.  Way to cute!

A Little bit of Everything

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buddy, cross stitch, cushion cover, daughter, embroidery, Knitting, notions, pixel socks, socks, swaps

I have been busy with a little bit of this, that, and everything inbetween.

The Pixel Socks for my daughter is coming along very nicely now, and I only have a few more inches to go before the cuff and cast off.

Then I had a very quick swap, with included a little something handmade and knitting notions.  This was loads of fun, as I visited my LYS on the day they were unpacking new goodies.  So my swap buddy got the latest in needles and needle cases, and a row counter.  I also got her some stitch markers, and other local goodies, like one of my favourite magazines, and of course, sweeties.  I made some goodies that presents the upcoming seasons, Teatowel with Fall colours, and potholders for the Winter Festive Season.

We had a chilly weekend, and it was the perfect excuse to relax again with some embroidery.

And as usual, what would a knitter be without more socks in the future.  I have a buddy to knit for, and she really loves dark or bright colours.  I found this really nice, very deep dark purple, for socks, of course.  And I knitted her a little bag in the meantime, I think it needs a little zipper to close it.