Hello lovely blogging chums. I'm back. Apparently my last post was corrupt, who knew? Well a very nice gentleman in the blogger community did and hurrah he told me how to fix it. I felt that was very kind of him.
Lots has happened since we last 'spoke' some of it not so good but I don't want to post about that just now, possibly later. I think some cheery things are in order instead don't you?
I have finished my rustic fair isle tank top, rustic because it is not perfect, but spot on for country pursuits, a homespun hand made look, rather than galmorous.
This is the blocking process to straighten out any lumps, bumps and curly bits, it works very well. I have knitted the back in the main, navy but with a coral top. The plain knitting has made the back slightly bigger but it was expected and I think I have got away with it. I will post a pic when I wear it and you can decide for yourselves. I have already started on my next much smaller project. A 'lace' patterned knitted scarf, it's to be a gift for a friend. Each row is different and complicated so I really do have to concentrate, it's not terribly wide so I'm enjoying it.
I went to a little local Antiques fair last weekend and despite my best thrifty intentions I made three essential purchases, all adorable I think you will agree.
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| Monseiur Pompadour |
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| Child's Antique Nightdress |
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| Burmese Laughing Buddha Circa 1870 |
The tank top pattern is amazing ... rustic or not, and I do always rather prefer rustic anyway!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that Pashley trike, I would love one for myself and I would have loved to have taken Suky the Pug out and about in the basket at the back ... although she would have hated that.
Ah I know, if only our fur babies were happy to feel the breeze in their fur whilst their mummy pedals away. I'm sure Morgana would hate it too.
DeleteWell there you are!! I'm so very glad you were able to resolve the blogging issue - and, yes, very nice of the fellow blogger to help you out. Your top is beautiful! Congrats on the finish and can't wait to see you modeling it. Great treasures you found! I'm not familiar with Pashley trikes but it looks like a great mode of transport going back and forth to markets... It would never work here in Nod but I like to imagine the places where it would.
ReplyDeleteWell my friend when we eventually make it to Norfolk I will test drive a three wheeler and definitely publish some pics.
DeleteI'm glad the Blogger community assisted you in sorting out the problem. That was very kind indeed!
ReplyDeleteLove the tank top pattern and your essential purchases from the local antiques fair, but my favourite must be the Pashley three wheeler: what a find! xxx
The three wheeler looks amazing unfortunately I didn't buy it, but as soon as i find one for me I will take some pics to show me in action, ha ha.
DeleteYour fair isle tank top & your new purchases are all beautiful Jean. Yes I have had it come up that my blog post is "corrupt" before too. There are some kind & good techy folk out in blogland who can often help us with these things. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice that someone reached out to help me, it made my day.
DeleteNice finds, I remember having a very similar bike years ago.. lively tank top finish,look forward to seeing on.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maggie. I was a bit rusty with the fair isle but I'm pleased how it has turned out
DeleteSo pleased that everything is sorted ...
ReplyDeleteI like your tank top and your purchases all look great.
Have a good week.
All the best Jan
Thank you very much Jan. It's a relief it is sorted out.
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