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 ..