An update

Last weekend I started knitting a jumper for myself and at this stage have almost finished the back. The yarn I am using is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply and it's a pretty shade of pink, not baby pink, but more of a dusky pink. I have had the yarn for a couple of months, so last weekend I thought it was about time that I made a start on a winter jumper. The pattern I am using is one I have used before; it's a ribbed design and one has the option of a vee-neck, crew neck or shawl collar, but I have not as yet decided which I would like to do.
I am keen to make as much progress as possible with my jumper, so aim to be a monogamous knitter for the next few weeks - easier said than done, as I am always thinking of what to knit next!

FO: Rievaulx cowl

I bought a skein of the new Patons Rainbow yarn and started knitting a triangular shawl,but then frogged it,as I decided I really didn't need another shawl. I then used some of the large 200g skein for this ribbed cowl and will probably use the rest for a pair of ribbed fingerless mittens.

FO: Cabled tea cosy

I finished my cabled tea cosy this morning and am very pleased with the result.It was easy to knit and fits my teapot perfectly!

WIP: Triangular Shawl

I am using Patons Rainbow 8ply to knit this simple triangular shawl.The colours in the yarn don't show up too well in this photo,but they are a mix of purple, burgundy and pink with flecks of green. The yarn is acrylic,but feels really soft and knits up very nicely.

What a disappointment!

I love the colour and feel of this Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply yarn,but it has a tendency to pill quite badly,which means that my recently completed vest looks decidedly worn and tatty.I got as far as finishing the shoulder seams,but then decided that it wouldn't be worth going any further,as there is no way that I want to wear it!  

A chilly morning

I felt that I needed some exercise this morning,so I dressed in a pair of track pants, a fleece top and my trainers and off I went! As it was a really crisp morning,I also wore a pair of my handknitted Irish Hiking Mittens and was very glad that I'd remembered to put them on. It's hard to get out of bed on cold mornings and I was feeling particularly sluggish this morning,but once I got going,found that I enjoyed my walk.
As soon as I arrived back home,I had a lovely hot shower,dressed in warm clothes and then had some breakfast and now I'm feeling quite energised and ready to get on with the rest of the day.
Last night I finished the back of my sleeveless vest and then cast on the front,as I'm hoping to do a fair amount of work on it this weekend.Yesterday I made a start on my cabled tea cosy,but am not in a tearing hurry to finish it,as I have until the end of May, which is plenty of time.

May KAL

My project for this month's 'something for the home' KAL on Ravelry