Confession

I have been shopping a lot lately! First I bought the above knitting needles. It is a small interchangeable set of circular needles... and all I have to say is that I need to get more!

But more importantly I needed to get some yarn to use the gorgeous needles

So I got some wool. All from Nurturing Fibres, one of a kind yarns. I admit I got a bit carried away.

And I promise I will stop buying stuff now- well just after I bought a basket to store my newly aquired stash ;)

J'adore!

More gorgeousness from the Mother City...

This time: around my home

(ps all the photos were taken last week- its rainy around here at the moment)

And which corners of your city do you adore?

Review of my Week

At the beginning of this week spring seemed to be fading out- the last spring flowers are slowly vanishing and the summer blooms are starting to pop up- and it was really hot. Proper swimming pool- kinda hot. I was about to pack away my winter cardigans- and then at the end of the week the weather took a sudden turn, and brought winter like rains and winds from the antarctic. (hence the last photo)
While non of us are clear what is happening to the seasons, i went to the clay cafe, spent time at the library-planing and plotting, swam (i just simply couldn't resist!),held girls luncheons, did some test knitting, went shopping and got a fabulous surprise gift! ( i will tell you about my shopping spree and my fantabulous gift in the week!)

How was your week?

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! xo

Weekword

I like holey things.

So when Linda Sue chose HOLE as the week word- there was lots I could think of. Like my jewellery- rings/chains/earrings are often  a string of holes ... or this barnacle shell - one of my favourite treasures. I was so excited, I posted it on Wednesday.

In fact I like holes so much that I'm even knitting them at the moment:

(others do call it lace knitting)

visit this post to find more and exciting holey things!

Happy Weekend
xo

Join the fun!

This weeks WEEKWORD was chosen by Linda Sue. Visit her blog and comment here to join the fun!

J'adore!

Kirtenbosch

Kirstenbosch is definitely one of the best botanical gardens I have ever seen. Every time I go there I am astounded by its beauty and discover a new plant. The Cape is blessed with one of the most diverse Faunas in the world. I won't bore you with details and statistics, but I can tell you that it is impressive. As example there are several hundred different heathers around here...most of them only indigenous to the  Western Cape. The amazing thing is that Kirstenbosch manages to do it justice. 

It has become one of my favourite spots in the Cape- oh no, let me correct that- the World!

Which Botanical Gardens do you adore?

(J'adore is my ode to Cape Town, I want to highlights the things I love about my city of choice)

Ravelry Update

October was not a very productive months in many ways- while in the social department lots happend not much was achieved knitting. My knitting mojo was really down but i finally managed to finish these

Pattern: Rivulets
Yarn: Nurturing Fibres Sock Wool
Needles: 2,5mm

 

These are my first toe-up socks. When I was nearly done I decided to make knee-highs. Made the following adjustments to the leg:

• 9 repetitions: small size  pattern, then pick up stitches
• 5 rep.: medium size, pick up stitches
• 5 rep.: large size

I am pleased with the result and the fit, and looking forward to wearing them ( its too hot here at the moment)

A note on toe-ups. I never really understood the fuss about toe-up or cuff-down socks, and I still don't!. Found fitting the foot lengths tricky with toe-up. But making knee-highs is much easier toe-up. So both have its pro's and con's. What's your opinion on this?

PS: this isn't all  in the knitting department- there is more, will tell you about it in a few days!