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African Expressions, Aran wool, buddy, Curry Cup, cushion cover, daughter, Ellispark, embroidery, Emirates Park, Enchanted, fireworks, Johannesburg sunset, Lions, madelinetosh, Rugby, silverspun, socks, Winners, yarncakes, yarns
Summer in Johannesburg is in full swing. We hardly had much of a Spring to enjoy, days are already hot and long and sunny. Normally we would have had lots of rain by now, but this year the rain is late.
Hot summer days did mean less knitting and crafting. I have been working on the odd project though. I finished the embroidered front cover piece for a small cushion, and now I can start the construction of the pillow case itself.
I also finished the very dark purple socks for a swap buddy, and they are making their way across the ocean to their new home.
And I even caked some yarns for future projects.
So when I am not crafting, what am I doing? Of course, the obvious would be yarn shopping. I got a few very pretty local skeins, and these “Enchanted” skeins from African Expressions are really living up to their name. Also got a 400g ball of Aran with Wool for a small blanket for the cooler Fall days.
And then, like many a South African, we love our Rugby. I have been supporting the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup and watching games on television. Plus I spoiled my daughter and got us tickets to the Curry Cup Final in Johannesburg, with our regional team, The Lions, playing with “home ground advantage” and winning the Cup. This was her first live match, and attending a Final is always so much better. I loved the fireworks that went off each time a goal was scored.
ps: I have been good, and even cast on the blanket last night.