We’ve had quite a few cold and frosty mornings of late.

And since there is still a fair bit of yarn left over from my mitten knitting, I thought I’d put it to good use. So I now have a hat to match my mittens.

Considering how cleverly designed and gorgeous Kate Davies’s pattern is, it would have been rude not to, but I think I’ve satisfied my fair-isle fixation for now. I can feel a major bunny knitting phase approaching.

I shall be warm and toasty in the woods this weekend. Wishing you a warm and happy weekend wherever you are x

…by knitting,

more mittens (could be that there’s a slight obsession going on here!)

I even like how they look in-side-out

and some bunnies in Orkney Angoras St magnus yarn, (50% angora, 50% lambswool) a truly delicious yarn from lovely people

…and by listening (and singing along loudly and very badly) to Polly Paulusma’s Running with Scissors. She has such an enviable voice and I like her rather dark and quirky lyrics.

All in all it’s been a quiet week of settling back into routines. Toby is much happier and I’m building up my energy reserves so I’m ready to plead, beg or battle with social services for an increase in our paltry 6 hours a month of respite care.

Thank you so much for all of the kind, supportive and encouraging comments recently. They mean so very much to me and I am deeply and truly grateful for them and for your visits here.

Thank you x