Spitting Yarn

Today, a friend reminded me that I blog, so in the spirit of carpe diem, let me show you a little crocheted cot blanket/rug I have just finished for a new baby called Ivy Rose.  I’m hoping her parents will be too tied up to notice this post pop up!

It’s mainly  Blue Sky Alpaca Organic Cotton, which I just love working with.  So soft and fluffy and delicious.  I just need to find a spare moment in the day to post it!

As my monumental silences will attest, I am having a little trouble finding room for non-Spike-centric activities.  To be expected.  Some people seem to manage to squeeze more into their lives when they have children, but I’ve never been a good multi-tasker.

The few knitting projects I have started have fallen by the wayside – Spike does not respond well to “Let me just finish this row…” and not being able to put down knitting easily has disincentivised me.  I have, though, managed to find some solace in simple crochet projects.  I can put it down mid-stitch without fear of forgetting where I am.  If Spike gets a hold of it, the worst he can do is unravel a motif.  It’s quick, so I get the satisfaction of finishing something.  All good things.

I’ll post some progress pics soon of a bigger crochet project I am working on – a turquoise and hot pink hexagon throw for our bed.  Our decor is still very neutral post-build, so the room could do with a pop of colour.  I must check that the yarn I am using hasn’t been discontinued as I’m fairly sure I don’t have enough of it.  It would be a major bummer if I found  couldn’t get hold of more.

Actually, after all the recentish kerfuffle with building and moving houses and getting married, we’re in a quiet spell at the moment (if such a thing exists with a 16 month old).  I should make the most of it and eke out some more time for craft.  Did I say “married”?  Here’s a photo* of Mr and Mrs Spitting Yarn (made official).

We had a glorious, magical and memorable day.  The weather was beautiful (this was back in April, so that was a real boon).  I’m sure you’d like to see cake, wouldn’t you?  Who turns down cake?

I recently wore my dress again for a black tie ball celebrating the 450th anniversary of Westminster School.  It was so delightful to be able to wear the dress again and to think about that happy day.  The dress has an elasticated waist (SSssshhh!), so I’m hoping I’ll get a lot more wear out of it, even if my waistline expands!

You may claim to visit here for craft but I know you really want pictures of Spike…

This is a rare sighting of him in a hat.  I doubt it will happen again this side of 2010.

Apologies for showing you photos in lieu of a real post.  Must try harder.

* Thanks to Pete Le May for for the beautiful wedding photos.