My First Clapotis-And a sock from my own yarn

KNITTING

i've actually manage to find time to knit!!! here is my first Clapotis finished

and a sideways view

it actually isnt mishappen. its how i've laid it on the floor!!!

its knitted in Noro Silk garden and I'm going to moan about this bleeping Yarn!!!

There are loads of places in the yarn where its not twisted, or is plied the right terminology? it was like fluff and just came apart in my hands. There are quite a few joins and knots in this Clapotis that shouldnt be there! Grrrr! I'm not impressed with Noro overall to be honest. I adore the colourways, but I've knitted with 3 of their yarns now and the same thing. the areas of fluff just pull apart. i wouldnt knit a jumper in Noro. I can imagine it being ruined by knots where you've had to tie the yarn back togehter! Although I do like Kureyon for felting.

And now... Ta, Da!!! A sock knitted in Yarn from My Etsy shop!!!

This colourway is Rasberry Choc ripple and I'm pleased to report no pooling.

Personally this is one of my fave colours.

The yarn is gorgoeus BFL from my fave suppliers Hammonds-

its only a plain sock but with Etsy shoppers asking for samples heres the first one! i have 2 more dud skeins to knit up, a 4 colour hand dyed and a 2 colour, half and half as and when I can. so August is a plain sock knitting marathon for me to get 3 pairs done. I was just going to knit one of each as samples but thought.. no go the whole hog and at least knit pairs so I can wear them.

Shop Updates

I've been busy dying again of course. I've nearly used up my undyed stock now and I keep on thinking eeek!!! i'll have nothing to do until I've sold more and can re-stock!!!

anyway-latest up dates;

Merino-Yak! A great combination .

Some BFL DK-

aran Alpaca, merino Bamboo- this is actually a custom dye and stinks when wet. the whole house have been moaning about the smell!!!

and finally a sock BFL-

FM

life on the FM front is the same as ever. yesterday we went to B&Q and when I came home my legs went and i went to bed and slept and slept. I couldnt move when I woke up. we need a system where I can alert the household when I need something when I'm stranded in bed.. I thought of a baby monitor so I'm going to ask around and see if anyone has one to sell. Theres quite a list of things I need now to help me . Must chivy hubby to sort them out. I need a handle fixed to the back wall of the house so I can get up the step to the back door, I need a folding step so I can climb into hubby's car. he has a Freelander which is high up and I cant climb in.

I'm psyching myself up to right the letter containing my evidence for the Tribunal. My brain just doesnt seem to be able to focus.

The weather is damp and rainign and dull again. it really affects my mood and my body. Oh for some sunshine.

On Monday I went on my scooter to the post office to post some orders from my Etsy shop. The blasted scooter ran out of juice just near the post office!!! I managed to push it into a nearby car park, went to the post office, got my phone out to ring for a taxi and the phone battery went dead!!!! There was a working pay phone at least so I rang for a taxi and got driven home!! so much for an outing!!

I've made some lovely freinds through FM mostly from Stitchlinks . I cant recommend them enough for anyone who crafts and is in pain or sufferes from mental health problems.

Chatting on the phone to my pals is so important . we all understand each other and know what its like to feel so awful all the time and struggle with our lives.

So a huge thank-you to Mel, Chezza and Orysia for your friendship and support.

The continuing Saga of The waring brothers and the return of Little Miss Sunshine

Rachel came home on Wednesday. Thank god. I missed her so much. Immediately the house felt balanced again. She was chatty, funny, liveley. all the things her miserable elder brother isnt!! She'd enjoyed herself, but felt that 14 days with the same people is too much. I agree. Personally I'd never go on holiday now with friends. I'm too anti-social and like to do my own thing! I also think 14 days is a long time. 10 is enough for me. Mind you I'd like the chance to go on holiday and find out!!!

Sam and Josh have continued to kill each other. Life is so jolly when they're together!! Sam actually nutted Josh yesterday and got sent away from the table. Oh for a family meal when he stops sniping at Josh.

we always said , even when Sam was little , that if they ever made 'Victor Meldrew, The junior years' he would've got a staring role!!!

Josh is off on a residential 3 nights in the Lake District with Bury Young Carers tommorrow. he's very nervous bout going away, but it will be good for him. and me for that matter!!!

On the 18th we're going to St Annes on Sea with my parents. We're staying in a nice hotel with a pool. At least theres loads to do in nearby Blackpool. I loath it but the kids love it, all bright lights, noise and slot machines-yuk!!! St Annes is a bit more genteel. Rachel is coming up for 2 nights. I made a booboo. I didnt realise her GCSE results came out on the 21st! Norman is picking her up on the Wednesday night to come home and get her results. I wanted to be there when she gets them but she'll phone me straight away.

I'm worried my body may give out and I'll be no good on the Thursday and Friday to entertain Josh. we shall see.

anyway this is the last blog until I return.