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Biscuits

 Here are a couple of happy scenes from the weekend.

The eleven-year-old is really into food- it's a serious pursuit for him. (Eating, that is.) So I'm trying to do cooking with him as often as we can. We spent a cosy morning making scones and biscuits and I think he can make them by himself next time. He was pretty proud of the result.

I'm knitting a cardigan, this one, which I chose because I had the yarn ready to go (from another project that never eventuated) and I like the garter stitch simple style. I might make the sleeves full-length though, if i have enough yarn. I've had this cardy on my 'would-love-to-knit' list since I first saw Amanda's version a few years ago. Isn't that colour beautiful on her?

Feel like a virtual trip to New Zealand? Here's a beautiful song + video for your Monday: A Break in the Weather by David Kilgour and the Heavy Eights.

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5 responses to “home comforts”

  1. Zena Avatar

    I’ve had this cardi on my wish list to do forever too! Baking and eating is a good hobbie for an active young boy:)

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  2. Nell Avatar
    Nell

    Love this cardigan pattern too, and have just bought it – are you just using an aran-weight, 10-ply wool from your stash, Melissa?

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  3. Lucinda Avatar

    That cardigan certainly does look lovely. Learning to knit (more than a scarf) has been on my to do list for years, but I can’t seem to move past my crochet hook… x

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you nell, hope you enjoy knitting it too! i am using the quince co yarn osprey, in peacock. from the same shop : )

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks lucinda, well i think this pattern would be a good one for extending your knitting skills, its not too taxing. i wish i could crochet! : )
    -melissa

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