67-366 happiness is knitting for my boy

I know loads of non-knitters will think this is sad, but it is so lovely to me. I love making things for the kids, I enjoy knowing the love and care that has gone into a garment. This red blankie is extra special because it is the first thing Archie has asked me to make him. He saw me knitting this blanket for mabel and asked for a cosy blankie for himself.....red as you all know is his favourite colour so that too was his request. Tonight he told me he wnated his blankie to cosy down infront of the tv with a tata.....I love a cosy with my boy. He also told me tonight I was a beautiful queen! Luckily he has no concept of the 'gay queen' or I might have been insulted - although I do know some beautiful queens myself X

60-366 that wednesday feeling, yai it is my weekend

This is my long term plan for this year, I want to make an adult size ripple blanket for mum, my brother (bday pressie) and myself. HUGE project, but I am hoping to take it slow and get them done without pressure. The plan is to start mums 1st and use cotton, see how that goes and then adjust if needed.
I have also however to make a blanket each for the kids and all the other usual day to day sewing and knitting. I'm still working on the purple retro jumper, I have a mustard wee wrap top to sew up for new baby, a circular cushion to finish for mum and I want to make another 'crepe' dress for myself and a few pinnies for Haha for the spring...yikes I've just remembered I am going to make Peggy her Annie dress. Phew - glad we've got a 2 week holiday on the horizon.
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51-366 cosy wooly happiness

How cosy it that?

It is the perfect wool to work with in this nasty weather. As soon as my wee sweeties were in bed tonight I had the kettle on, cup of tea and knitting. The yarn is Drops Eskimo 100% wool super chunky, I scored a huge bargain and got 10 - yes I said 10 balls for £5 on the awesome ebay of course.

It makes me so happy cosying up with the knitting, I started this yesterday whilst Archie and I watched Pinocchio during Haha's nap - I had tea he had hot choc, well earned after an afternoon tidying our garden ready for spring. As Archie says 'all we need now is a fire mummy!'

46-366 1st of the year

Even with the awful camera on my phone these beautiful daffies look so cheery, they can't fail to make one feel happy. They also bring with them a sign that winter is drawing to a close and spring is on the horizon. The days are getting longer and I leave for work and return in day light. I've already started to daydream about warmth, the kiddos running about in the garden, what lovely summery clothes I can make them.......Babacues (Archie speak) and dare I say it a day at the beach. I'm getting ahead of myself, for now I'm settling for some cheery yellow flowers to keep me going.

They are also the colour of the wee wrap top I'm knitting new baby, perfect for a spring wee one. x