March 28 and it is still...SNOWING...

I am digging around in my yarn stash to find something to use to create my newest project only to be interrupted by Kevin saying look honey...dreaded words at this time of the year...sure enough it is SNOWING....enough already...
On a more cheery note I am hosting a workshop next month on making/knitting a folding purse.  Found the pattern on Ravelry, new stitch so should be fun for all.  Using lambs Pride Worsted Tormented Teal..lovely blues...
Tomorrow it should be sunny and bright before the storm on Sunday..20 cen of snow..hope not
Ahh well this summer I will be recalling these cool days with ....no, no I won't...let summer come

SNOW in March...

What a storm...winter wonderland redux...I am still waiting for my first crocus or snowdrop to appear ...it is beautiful with falling flakes and the wind swirling , making patterns in the air...come August I will think back on the coolness with longing..
My little sock monkey is almost done just need to assemble it. I think I will put pipe cleaners in his arms & legs vs filling...he will bend but in truth the arms & legs have too small an opening to fill with stuffing.  The rosebud hat leaves are knit now I just have to apply between the rosebuds...
At the moment I am caught up in reading a series of books, the Seven Realms Series by Cinda Williams Chima..really enjoying the world she created and the people that inhabit it..plus it is easier to stay warm reading under a blanket.. My time is full..

Spring is lurking around corners..or should missy lurching...

"Another morning waking up to a cold grey sky from which snow fell...happily the sky became blue and sunny..the cold remained..I am sitting here reading but I am bundled up in layers of clothing..my ratty old blue cashmere sweater, a Global( second hand clothing store) keeps me warm...I am in good company,
http://blog.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/of-all-the-treasures-in-the-royal-ceremonial-dress-collection-william-iiis-vest-is-one-of-the-most-intriguing/


William 111 wore red silk undies to stay warm...those castles and palaces were drafts..
I am happy to be reading a new series, 4 books, a fantasy world of magic and adventure..The Demon King is book 1 by Cinda Williams Chima..
Knitting you ask, oh I am still knitting.  Worked on my sock yarn monkey..looks more like a bear..learned a new knitting stich, a loopy one to create hair..will post a picture upon completion ..

http://www.thepluckyknitter.com/blog/

Some wonderful patterns, the Crew Sweater makes my fingers itch..the colors of the yarn are beautiful and the buttons add the perfect touch of whimsy ..

The March Hare and The Mad Hatter..or in my case a Rosebud Hat

TheyMarch is here and even more exciting March Break has started.  Funny after all the years of raising children and enjoying it for the relaxed family life to enjoy because I don't have to go into work is very different.  Both are seet just different.
Continuing to work on the baby hat...not sure it is working for me though..talked with Bryanne about rosebud placement, look at the picture, the buds stick out to straight, like little fingers pointing out my faults.

So too pointy

James Buxton's little fella...watching over the work..

Perhaps if I baste them side ways,creating  a flatter surface it will be more of what I am after.  Needless to say it is a work in progress.  Leaves still have to be knit and placed between the buds of May..

I am pleased with the colour, a very rich green, pink roses with 1 red one, perhaps I will let the single red rose, be my signature.  Time to start creating those leaves...