Jacqueline & Me
The week has been pretty busy – Jacqueline Sava of Soak was in town so we met up on Monday and headed up to visit a storage and packing company up Norff.
A lovely sunny day, if a little chilly, and it was quite fun to see how a warehouse works. Met Jacqueline’s sister and mom, who were Ottolenghi aficianados already on their first day of arriving in London. We went to Loop who will have Soak (including Unleashed!) at their new shop opening party in June, met up with Robynn and Claudia from Purlescence, and popped into the Make Lounge to say hi to Emilie and Jennifer.
Deuce managed to get conjunctivitis in both his eyes, so we made a couple trips to the vet last week too. Thankfully no ulcers and after a round of 4 different kinds of medication, each eye getting different treatment, it’s all cleared up and today he’ll be done with his final drops.
This weekend has been absolutely glorious – great big blue skies, sunshine and 30 degree weather. All the summer dresses are out, and it feels like we finally are moving towards sunshine and lazy afternoons in the park. Nights are still cool, thank goodness. This kind of weather makes me so happy. Yesterday we hung out with Clare who was back in town on a business trip. Managed to get some quality time in before she jetted off back to Tokyo. We went to J & A’s, where we soaked in the rays in their backyard, watching little Oliver negotiate the stairs, Sophia announcing that she was not Sophia but in fact Daphne. Paul wrapped her up like a wonton in a picnic blanket, and proceeded to bounce her up and down on an exercise ball, Sophia/Daphne giggling hysterically. Someone should invent a ride for adults that did that. So much fun!
Very excited about the feedback so far on the Farmer McGregor Socks. It is ridiculously thrilling to see people actually buying the pattern. Like my little baby has taken his first steps in the world. Glad you like the socks Debbie! And thanks to all for the lovely Ravelry comments too!
This week I’ll be packing up the May Knit Love Club socks, working on a pattern for my friend Tash’s sock club, the bonus pattern for the Knit Love Club, and the August club socks.
Marja will be happy to know I’ve completed my May finishes – in fact I have 2! A pair of socks and my not quite February Lady cardi. I had a moment of near disaster when I snipped off the button loop to redo it… and snipped a stitch from the collar instead which instantly unravelled. EEEK. Some quick grafting with a darning needle saved the day. Am happy to know I can keep my wits about me in the event of a yarn emergency, but rather disappointed to find that I’m a complete idiot with scissors. Photos to come.
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Yay! Am very happy to read you have 2 finishes! I adore the Farmer McGregor sock pattern and can’t wait to cast it on. Must choose from my overly large stash of variegated yarns