Who would have thought that there would be three bags full of posts in January?!
I really am a bag lady this month!
There are several January birthdays on our calendar, this year they shared space with three dates of riveting evening television viewing. The whole family was mesmerised by the awesome plot twists and character expansions of Sherlock, John, their friends, colleagues and mysterious adversaries.
With the twosome of 221b in mind two of the projects hooked this month had to involve Sherlock stitch:
A second cowl with a mobius twist (46g) in Artesano aran was made to snuggle one friend.
The yarn is so soft, and there's a tiny ball left for appearances in smaller projects.
For another, inspired by Linda's string totes I hooked in a circle and then started a 2 chain, 2yoh, 1dtr, b-tween stitches pattern..I know its tenuous but there's still a 221b thread running through!
The top was htr-ed, as were the handles!
For Christmas the super thoughtful Mr RW, who obviously hears my moans about lack of winter light, gave me a gadget to supplement light for photos:
The following were taken late at night with light from the device and the usual lamp.
I am still experimenting, but as a first shot the illumination is better, and the frustration is diffused!
The yarn used for the bag was mentioned here
As we have reached the end of a very damp (and for some in other countries super cold) January stash totals are:
Granny bag: 99g
Granny pocket hearts: 199g
Artesano cowl: 46g
Sherlock string sack: 70g
A whoppingly satisfying 414g
(I have however bought three 50g balls of wooliness in the sale - one, possibly two are cowl friendly and the other will be fab for lots of textured projects!)
On the subject of television, I just have to mention how hooked we are on the thrilling 'The Bridge'. Two hours a week where everything must stop and full concentration be given to the fabulous character dynamics, twisty plot, and melodic Scandinavian languages. Looking forward to the conclusion this weekend, however it will be a wrench to have to vacate our relaxing and emotional scandi slot on the sofa.
I really am a bag lady this month!
There are several January birthdays on our calendar, this year they shared space with three dates of riveting evening television viewing. The whole family was mesmerised by the awesome plot twists and character expansions of Sherlock, John, their friends, colleagues and mysterious adversaries.
With the twosome of 221b in mind two of the projects hooked this month had to involve Sherlock stitch:
A second cowl with a mobius twist (46g) in Artesano aran was made to snuggle one friend.
The yarn is so soft, and there's a tiny ball left for appearances in smaller projects.
For another, inspired by Linda's string totes I hooked in a circle and then started a 2 chain, 2yoh, 1dtr, b-tween stitches pattern..I know its tenuous but there's still a 221b thread running through!
The top was htr-ed, as were the handles!
For Christmas the super thoughtful Mr RW, who obviously hears my moans about lack of winter light, gave me a gadget to supplement light for photos:
The following were taken late at night with light from the device and the usual lamp.
I am still experimenting, but as a first shot the illumination is better, and the frustration is diffused!
The yarn used for the bag was mentioned here
As we have reached the end of a very damp (and for some in other countries super cold) January stash totals are:
Granny bag: 99g
Granny pocket hearts: 199g
Artesano cowl: 46g
Sherlock string sack: 70g
A whoppingly satisfying 414g
(I have however bought three 50g balls of wooliness in the sale - one, possibly two are cowl friendly and the other will be fab for lots of textured projects!)
On the subject of television, I just have to mention how hooked we are on the thrilling 'The Bridge'. Two hours a week where everything must stop and full concentration be given to the fabulous character dynamics, twisty plot, and melodic Scandinavian languages. Looking forward to the conclusion this weekend, however it will be a wrench to have to vacate our relaxing and emotional scandi slot on the sofa.
