Hello dear Regulars, WIPers and Yarn Along-ers!
If you saw yesterday's "Bodging It" post, you'll have seen the most up to date photo of my Bella Wrap which is now about 60% done after my bodging. (If you haven't seen the post and have ever wondered how to "fix" a mistake in Moss Stitch, you may like to take a look.)
To be honest, a few evenings of knitting would have it finished but I just don't seem to have the energy. It's as if I've completely run out of steam. Maybe I still haven't fully recovered from my operation, or perhaps it's the unseasonably hot weather and being outdoors more but I'm struggling to stay awake much after 21:00 most nights, never mind being able to concentrate on anything creative.
Regardless, today sees a new Work In Planning (it's not quite in progress yet - we need ribbons before we start and that will involve another trip out). I've mentioned before that I'm not a big one for Easter as it has no religious significance for me, but the pre-school is having a party and Easter Bonnet parade on Friday - Little Miss is very excited and can't wait to get making. She's very much a 'hat girl' and loves cute/fluffy/pretty things, so this just about ticks all her boxes.
I'll be back with the FO on Friday!
Last Wednesday I was reading Catching Fire (Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins which I finished soon after and then I quickly went on to complete the trilogy with Mockingjay. I have to say I did enjoy them a lot although I felt the second instalment was the weakest. Mockingjay was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy and I've rated it 4 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. There was a bit of mild gore in the final book, more so than the first two, but I like the way the author has written the more harrowing scenes for the young adult audience. When I think of the Stephen King books I read as a teen these are much more tame.
Ribbon-shopping is upon us, so I'll bid you farewell for now xxxxx
Ack, it's so hard to get things done craft-wise when you're tired. And this weather is definitely not conducive to snuggly knitting!
ReplyDeleteI love the supplies you've got for the bonnet, although I now have 'Easter Parade' stuck in my head :) It's going to be great!
Hope your Bella wrap continues to progress without any hiccups! I think the Easter bonnet is going to look really fun! I'm sure the kids really get into the idea of dressing up for a parade!
ReplyDeleteI know when I'm tired it is hard to get myself to craft, even if it will ultimately give me some pleasure. I hope that you have a restful recovery from your operation.
ReplyDelete60% done is a great accomplishment so far!
ReplyDeleteI love those little bunny fluffs your little one has; they remind me of these things I used to win in middle school whenever we had a fundraiser.