Well, Christmas is rolling towards us at a rate of knots and while I am busy with various commissions for presents, it has not been too manic this year. The above is not a present but a scarf I took on to knit for a designer to be used in the photograph illustrating her pattern in an upcoming book. The knitting was easy if a little tedious as it is a hell of a long scarf, but the blocking was incredibly hard. The main body of the scarf is in garter stitch, which when wet stretches to twice it's normal length, and the leaf edging - 92 leaves in total - had to be carefully shaped. Not easy when you are on your knees for best part of an hour!
However, it is done and once dry will go off to do it's job. I calculated that I probably got paid about 50p an hour for this - not really worth the effort although it was enjoyable to make something someone else had designed for a change!
I have been painting, a portrait of two children, but I am loath to show it as it is a Christmas present for someone I know and there is the faintest chance they might see it and spoil the surprise. Frustrating, as I am really pleased with this one but I guess it will have to wait a few weeks!
In the meantime, Daisy has a new anorak. This was taken before she went for a muddy walk - the coat no longer looks like this and probably never will again!
On the needles: a pig's head....
On the easel: a bear with a hummingbird
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