March 2009 (12)

Saturday, March 28 2009

Sunshine and Showers

When we first moved to the UK I was always thrown by the weather forecast of "Sunshine and Showers".  I was never sure what to expect.  It wasn't a weather feature I grew up with - in Stellenbosh if it was raining it rained for a few days, but if it was sunny you had sunshine for weeks.   […]

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Friday, March 27 2009

Winter bites back

Well, there I was thinking spring was definitely on the way, and winter decided to bite back.  We've had a week of strong winds, driving rain and sleet.  The poor dogs have not had a decent walk all week (although they've not exactly been hammering down the door to go out either), and we're all  […]

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Tuesday, March 24 2009

Birthday Boy

This time last year this is what the birthday boy was up to.  I'm afraid it's been far more mundane this year - no snow I'm afraid.  Happy Birthday Stevan!Thank you to all those of you who have sent me e-mails and left comments about my new job.  I'm sorry I've not answered them all personally, but  […]

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Friday, March 20 2009

It's official!

It has often been commented that I should work for the Scottish Tourist Board.  You know how I love to promote this part of the world - I mean, what is not to love about the north west of Scotland?  Stunning scenery, lovely people, and great weather (well okay, perhaps that last one stretches the  […]

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Tuesday, March 17 2009

Gentle Reminders

Today the weather was absolutely glorious in Assynt.  Unfortunately I spent most of the morning indoors, but once released we were both able to enjoy the lovely afternoon - me in my workshop (but with the door wide, wide open, and Stevan up the hill from our house digging a trench in pure peat to  […]

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Sunday, March 15 2009

Changing Seasons

I forgot to say a huge thank you in my last posting for all the compliments that I received for my Girasole blanket. I really cannot recommend this pattern highly enough. And I believe it is right to support designers such as Jared Flood, as it is a tough world for knitwear designers who are not  […]

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Thursday, March 12 2009

You need to be quick!

Most people know that we have two dogs.  Quite a few people also know that our two dogs are like chalk and cheese, or as we prefer, angel dog and devil dog (aka "trouble", "monster", "rat", etc etc)!  Lexie (aka angel dog) is one of the most placid, good natured, well  […]

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Tuesday, March 10 2009

A bit of purple lace and a sunflower

Now anyone who knows me knows I have a particular fondness for purple. And for lace knitting. So the chance to combine the two for a display piece for Woolfest was too good an opportunity to miss! And when my Spring copy of Interweave Knits arrived (thanks Anne!), there was the perfect shawl. The  […]

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Sunday, March 8 2009

The Ripple Effect has begun

I have started putting together The Ripple Effect Gallery.  You can find it from the link on the right hand side of this page, or alternatively click here.  I'll slowly add pictures as I go through my old posts and e-mails to find pictures, but in the meantime please send me your photo's if you  […]

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Friday, March 6 2009

Shop News

Here are a few new ones going up in the shop today.First of all, something for the spring/Easter season.  A little fresh green growth, some yellow daffodils, and of course, Easter eggs:And three more, from left to right, Pink Dawn; Coffee Chocolate Cream and Yarn with No Name (Yet!).Any suggestions  […]

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Thursday, March 5 2009

Changeable

I know it is to be expected at this time of year, but the weather really has been changeable.  This morning we woke up to a covering of snow, but by the time we sat down to a cup of Rooibos at 11.00am most of the snow had gone.  And just when you feel you're still in the grip of winter it suddenly  […]

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Sunday, March 1 2009

Misty Clouds

Earlier this week when I was hard at work in the workshop, Stevan took the dogs for a walk in the mist. It was quite a warm day, given it was February, but the mist had descended shrouding all the tops of the hills around our home. He came back with some great photographs, but the best was probably  […]

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