Happy Birthday - part 1

I had 3 books on my wish list for ages.

2 came in time for my birthday

Vogue Sock Knitting - which is a great book, although i haven't had huge success with socks I am hoping this is what I've been missing. the book came highly recommended.

Crafty Minx - I have had my eye on since being in Oz at Christmas - it only just got published here in April. A nice book to look through with lots of stitchy ideas

And finally you might have spotted an EMPTY box of Ferrero Rocher - love these. I got 2 boxes for my birthday - which means I ate 48 in 48hrs although actually my average is 24 in an hour - (LOL that is absolutely shocking!!!) - I just googled ferrero rocher calories and there is 69 per chocolate!!!!! A mind boggling 3,312 calories!

Happy Birthday - part 2

a little peek at some of the knitty presents I received

This was from my sis in Australia who went to my favourite Brisbane yarn store, Tangled Yarns in Newstead. I have a Laura Chau macro lace pattern and some beautiful Cascade yarn in fuchsia pink. Thanks Sis!

Happy Birthday

on friday it was my birthday (yay!!!)



i had a great day from start to finish








see if you can guess my favourite Cath Kidston pattern from the cake (I made) and my presents (OH did very well!)

Little Miss Sublime

A week ago I finished Little Miss Kelly for my own little Miss. I am pleased with how it turned out. The pattern is from "The Second Sublime Double Knitting Book" I used 5 balls of Sublime extra fine merino wool DK in barbie pink - not the official colourway name! All purchased from Ring a Rosie - a happy knit - i like knitting in pink!

I would knit it again but would make a few mods - knit an extra inch on the length so it lasts a little longer and knit the fronts and border up to the ties all in one rather than left on a holder to knit later.
I left off the sleeve tabs shown in actual pattern, personal preference - aka last to do in the pattern and I couldn't be bothered!

Most importantly the Little Miss verdict was good.

Late night at the Discovery

last night i was back at the Discovery Museum because Newcastle was hosting a series of Late Nights and we went up to the top floor where there were giant games to play. After 8 track Scalextric and giant Jenga we had a quick look to see if any knitting was left - we spotted some grapes, a banana and an apple hanging in the branches........