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Winter is here ….

04 Monday Jun 2018

Posted by littleblackdogsa in bears, Blanket, Crochet, Handmade Bears, Johannesburg, Mini Bears, winter

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Winter is here,

Friday morning started off very cold, and very misty.  The mist burned off when the sun came out, but it remained a typical winters day here in Johannesburg.

Misty Mornings

Misty mornings

That of course, meant a cold and wintery weekend.  And lots of time for crafting.  🙂  Yay.

I finished the crochet blanket I was working on.  Miekie loved the idea and could not snuggle under it soon enough.  I used a very plain stitch and pattern and it went amazingly quick.  I love this yarn and colour, “woodpecker” colour says the label.  It works well and fast.

Woodpecker Blanket
Woodpecker Blanket
Woodpecker Blanket
Woodpecker Blanket

And Old Ned, the little green and red bear, also got done.  He turned out so cute, and the perfect little friend for Old Blu that I did a while back.  I really like the fur with the two colours.

Old Ned
Old Ned
Old Ned
Old Ned

It is a chilly Monday here and this morning was a mere 3 degrees C but it warmed up again to a nice winters day.

Happy crafting all.

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Winter is here!

12 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, Johannesburg, My home, winter, Work in progress

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Winter is here.

Woke up to this stunning sunrise and the promise to a beautiful day.

Winter Sunrise

Winter Sunrise

And with the colder weather, came time to spend with the family.  Good times, to bake and cook and crochet.

This is what the weekend held.  Baking beer bread, making lamb and vegetable curry, and crocheting on my Stormy Day Shawl.

Winter cooking
Winter cooking
Winter cooking
Winter cooking
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress
Stormy Day Shawl Progress

 

And of course, Miekie enjoyed the cold weather, being a little thief and stealing the hot water bottle for a cozy afternoon nap.

Winter Naps

Winter Naps

Rainy weekend.

15 Monday May 2017

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Knitting, travelling and events, winter

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It has been a rainy weekend here.  I spent the time hibernating and knitting.  It was excellent weather to stay indoors and craft and create.  Not good light though for taking many photos of my knitting, but the wrap is receiving lots of love and attention.  I have ordered yarn for a crochet project, and it should be arriving today.  Yay.

So this is how it started on Friday afternoon, the rain and cold winds rolled in just as I arrived at the stores for delicious weekend goodies and warm snacks.

Big storms rolling in.

Big storms rolling in.

And on Sunday I spend a large part of the day having a Mother’s Day breakfast and shopping with my daughter.  The weather turned icy cold just as we arrived and it then rained some more, after raining the whole of Saturday as well. We spend the time well, shopping for winter beanies and warmers.  Breakfast was delicious and warm, and included lots and lots of very good coffee.

The mall is stunning, and I can never get enough of the architecture and beauty of the design.

Still wet and chilly.

Still wet and chilly.

Cold and wet and grey out there.  It is definitely winter here now, and I am very happy with the colder weather. The trees are turning colour, and soon everything will be covered with a blanket of leaves.  I love this time of the year.

 

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