tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post3115659021640590671..comments2024-02-11T10:15:30.364+00:00Comments on Small Treasures: Trying to Get MotivatedPensive Pensionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-90577747256843854162021-01-18T17:14:05.690+00:002021-01-18T17:14:05.690+00:00I'm constantly knitting and always have a numb...I'm constantly knitting and always have a number of projects on the go, during this lockdown I am challenging myself to learn some colorwork knitting and have cast on a cardigan as part of a class.. !AnjiDothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494359866699047423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-57528493581755428322021-01-18T11:32:06.709+00:002021-01-18T11:32:06.709+00:00I have always enjoyed knitting but don't have ...I have always enjoyed knitting but don't have anything on pins at the moment. My recent discovery of crochet has taken over the top craft position at the moment. Going to have a wander down the garden now to see what is starting to reappear, maybe some brave snowdrop.meandmysmallcornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124121125104621376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-80668213182802940272021-01-17T20:42:28.961+00:002021-01-17T20:42:28.961+00:00My short list for next time, is stuck on miso and ...My short list for next time, is stuck on miso and pea flour.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-29756656917358321652021-01-17T20:14:09.957+00:002021-01-17T20:14:09.957+00:00Yes, Sue, it is dismal right now. I would definite...Yes, Sue, it is dismal right now. I would definitely take your snowdrops when you move because they cost a fortune to buy. We bought a small pot of them recently and they cost £7 🙄Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-77019402324531388952021-01-17T10:22:47.150+00:002021-01-17T10:22:47.150+00:00It won't be long before we can begin our garde...It won't be long before we can begin our gardens again Sue. Enjoy your knitting in the meantime!Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-87403707048938056722021-01-17T10:20:53.226+00:002021-01-17T10:20:53.226+00:00That's a brilliant idea, Trudie, thank you. It...That's a brilliant idea, Trudie, thank you. It's something for me to try once the pound shops reopen. There are also other family members at the same Crem so, once I locate them too, they can have a silk posy as well. Real flowers cost so much anyway that I'm hoping to grow some for cutting at the allotment this year xPensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-43741776469071447012021-01-16T22:54:44.428+00:002021-01-16T22:54:44.428+00:00It's so miserable with the weather so wet and ...It's so miserable with the weather so wet and dismal, I'm itching to get in the garden again. A cardigan for me is on the knitting needles at the moment.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409280961451143340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-71975551332949144072021-01-16T15:08:55.128+00:002021-01-16T15:08:55.128+00:00I look after the family graves going back to my gr...I look after the family graves going back to my great grandparents I go in the £1 shops and buy £10's worth of the silky type flowers at a £1 each and then when I get home cut them down so that they are small enough to go in their little pots (I usually get about 4 blooms from each £1 stem) - it means that when I can't there (over 50 miles away) they still have some colour on the plots, they don't die off and it makes it easier for me to locate the plots when I do go, it's hard sometimes to find them all - I do 5 plots and it costs me £20 a year to keep them looking nice - I know you can't go in a £1 shop at the mo but thought the idea might perhaps be useful in the future xxTrudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242249211391956940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-63646320675780850382021-01-16T14:12:50.574+00:002021-01-16T14:12:50.574+00:00One can never have too many hats in winter! I'...One can never have too many hats in winter! I've never made dishcloths, Ann, maybe I should try it 🙂Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-38608749078436155882021-01-16T14:10:37.530+00:002021-01-16T14:10:37.530+00:00Knitting is soothing, I find. A small poncho sound...Knitting is soothing, I find. A small poncho sounds perfect for using up stash xPensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-74281252463729855842021-01-16T14:09:14.970+00:002021-01-16T14:09:14.970+00:00Blimey, I was right then. Well done for getting y...Blimey, I was right then. Well done for getting yours Tania. Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-65219227704048931402021-01-16T14:08:10.726+00:002021-01-16T14:08:10.726+00:00I saw your photo of the blanket and it is beautifu...I saw your photo of the blanket and it is beautiful MM. I can't crochet unfortunately. How frustrating not to get a shopping slot. I hope you have better luck next week. Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-80051009218912450312021-01-16T14:05:52.092+00:002021-01-16T14:05:52.092+00:00Wish I could knit socks, but wouldn't know whe...Wish I could knit socks, but wouldn't know where to start.Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-54935521915563717812021-01-16T10:59:49.727+00:002021-01-16T10:59:49.727+00:00It's THE most dismal part of the year for look...It's THE most dismal part of the year for looking at growing areas, the one saving grace here is all the Snowdrops that have opened up during this last week giving us a glimpse of fresh white in amongst all the muddy grass. And most importantly reminding me to dig some up to take with us.<br /><br />I'm knitting nothing, I do have four balls of wool that I could turn into dishcloths though so I might rummage around for a crochet hook and crochet them up.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-60880773311044854322021-01-16T07:39:55.684+00:002021-01-16T07:39:55.684+00:00I’ve just finished a dusky pink beanie hat for my ...I’ve just finished a dusky pink beanie hat for my daughter. It has a reflective strand in it, so I made it for her to wear when she walks Bumble at night. <br />Now I’m knitting several dishcloths with some lovely cotton yarn. My son thought it was highly funny to knit dishcloths, but actually admitted they were really nice to use.....result! :)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642030639809060976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-65101576896394631262021-01-16T01:55:54.341+00:002021-01-16T01:55:54.341+00:00I am definitely a knitter. Working on a small just...I am definitely a knitter. Working on a small just over the shoulder poncho right now. Using up those large single balls and skeins of yarn for a bit.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-89583959823938331722021-01-15T21:18:52.874+00:002021-01-15T21:18:52.874+00:00I recently ordered from Wool Warehouse and the lad...I recently ordered from Wool Warehouse and the lady said the world took up knitting 5 minutes after Boris announced another lockdown! But I did get my wool the next day. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-56096992346037488832021-01-15T19:53:47.295+00:002021-01-15T19:53:47.295+00:00I do knit but at the moment I am crocheting a baby...I do knit but at the moment I am crocheting a baby blanket. I had to go out for a shop as we were unable to get a delivery slot.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170481308375173858.post-79635988478670784002021-01-15T18:14:30.377+00:002021-01-15T18:14:30.377+00:00Just finished my 1st pair of socks this year, we r...Just finished my 1st pair of socks this year, we rejected a few substitute items on this week's shopping. I managed one walk this week, it's beeb really wet here. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.com