End of May

Went away on hols and stuff still doesn't seem to have grown much while we were away! This week has seen a couple of bouts of torrential rain, so it least it saves watering. Spent a huge amount at two nurseries. On holiday finished log cabin mitts, some crochet Christmas trees for bunting and U-turn socks. They were made with long line up middle back working both sides of provisional cast-n, the turn made the heel. Then front made sides to side joining in, and gusset and foot more conventional. Very enjoyable. Went on to some Japanese cherry blossom socks from heel out, in lace, need to concentrate. Also messes around with Aran weight jacket which will probably take most of summer to do - if summer ever really comes.

May or may not be Spring

Stuff still isn't growing in the garden after the few days of warmth. The stevia, fenugreek have been nibbled and the tarragon has been eaten completely. The sugarsnap peas have lost their lower leaves as well, don't know if they will survive. even new courgette in greenhouse lost half a leaf day after it sprouted! Can't be slug in there, can it? Gloves made on machine for friend M - she really loves purple! and self-indulgent ones for me with luxury silky and yak yarn, bought as a treat at the Kegworth event, gorgeous Celtic knot pattern on back. Original pattern handknit in the round, I made them flat, handknit to finish of thumb shaping then bunged them on the machine for upper hand and fiddly fingers. I don't mind seams. Gearing up for usual French hols, projects will include U-turn socks, Sakura (lace) socks, Shetland Aran jacket, sunflower filet crochet curtain.