It's been a while...

For a blog supposedly about knitting, I have been sadly lacking in progress and news. If this were a travel blog, I could regale you with tales of the marvellous time I had in Turkey a couple of weeks ago with Suzy. The wonderful food, warm sunshine, cold beer, victories at Scrabble and cribbage, extravagant handbag purchases.... We thought long and hard about slipping our knitting into our luggage in case of inclement weather, and the one cloudy day we had would have been much improved with Sarita at our side. We have since been making up for a knit-free week though, and I am pleased to announce the completion of Maddox (more later) and the start of something new...

My husband (who is known as Roger, and has been a bit miffed at the lack of a formal introduction) has decided after decades of playing cricket, that he really would like a proper traditional cricket sweater. Our friend Philippa dug this cheesy 'catalogue man' pattern out, which fits the bill perfectly:


I decided upon Rowan RY Cashsoft DK, which has a beautiful feel and is perfect for a husband who is a bit sensitive to scratchy wool. So far a sleeve has been started, and we are very pleased with it indeed.

Maddox was sewn up, washed and left to dry flat in yesterday's sunshine. Buttons need to be added and then it will be modelled and photographed. I think I am going to like it a great deal, but won't really be able to wear it until after summer. Carolyn's might be finished by then though - mwhahaha. What progress, oh transatlantic one?

I have to get the boasting in where I can, as I am losing the Sarita race by a sleeve (a technical term, a little like 'a short head' in racing). As Suzy doesn't know how to finish hers though, she will have to wait for me (while I finish the whole of the cricket sweater - or is that a bit mean?)

In non-knitting news, gig tickets have been secured for three exciting events. Firstly, Brett Dennen at the Water Rats this coming Friday. He is a current favourite on the Shell iPod - really looking forward to seeing the ginger one. Secondly, the Electric Gardens festival in August which, at the tender age of 39, will be my first camping experience. Finally, Suzy got on the ticket buying bandwagon today - Regina Spektor at the revamped Royal Festival Hall. She appears to be completely bonkers so an interesting evening is in store.

Knit club and Champions League final on Wednesday. Can life get any better?