Fingerless and Glove Buddies (what?)

I was going to waffle on about some knitting and crochet... but I am doing an on-line training course instead. *sigh*

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3/4 hour later - I'm free, woo hoo now I can chat and waffle without guilt :)


Firstly I want to share with you a wonderfully and thoughtfully made gift I received from a kind friend from the States. The most beautifully knitted fingerless mitts with a delightful cable twist on the back. The yarn is 'Jilly Dream' and is the most soft and silky and warm and snuggly. Especially made for me to wear at work.

Gratuitous usage of scruffy stick to aid hand modelling...

Are they not the most generous gift?

And yes, I do wear them at work - Thank you very much Julie H - they are beautiful x

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Do you remember this?.............

...It was my 'secret Santa' gift from another dear knitty friend, for quite a while I wondered what to make with it, although it was a 50gm yarn cake, it was only 50 metres and would only be enough to make something petite. Several attempts just did not go well. Then suddenly I knew what I was going to make - 'Glove Buddies' ! The backs of my hands get so very cold when I am walking so.......

Perfect for added warmth when popped over my gloves.

I was also given some yummy yummy yarns from my Fav-sis-in-law, Himself and the boys. Talk about being spoilt! However, I have told myself I have to finish my 'Estuary Shawl' before I can play with anything else. (*sigh*)

I read a lovely blog by SaraJ - Sara's Crafts and she posted a little 'To do' List instead of resolutions and it struck a chord - I think it is definitely a mantra worth following -

eat less,

move more,

buy less,

make more,

stress less, 

laugh more,

feel blessed,

love more,

find a quiet spot every day

and breathe.

Good, isn't it?