On and Off The Needles

Around here at Moor View Cottage, I have been able to spend quite a bit of time on lots of handwork. It makes me happy to be able to sit, take some time out, and do these quiet things.


I am still busy on my scarf, it is growing slowly but surely. I do have to have a little concentration going on when I am working on this project so picking it up really means that I have to have a bit of space to concentrate on the pattern. No talking while I'm counting please! :)


When I'm in the mood for mindless non-thinking needlework, I have been working on a string of crochet bunting. This week I finished it up



Reading: I've picked up a Dick Francis novel. I used to devour them, then kind of went off them. This one I took out of the library for my daughter who is horse mad. Once she was done with it I found myself between books and so picked this one up. I'm quite enjoying it. Dick Francis sets his novels in England's horse racing world. They are well written murder mysteries that draw you into the story from the get-go.  Fabulous easy going reading :)

Joining Ginny today for Yarn Along





8 comments:

  1. Your crochet bunting is adorable! I love those colors.

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  2. love the bunting that that scarf does look like a fun knit but a knit that requires attention :)

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  3. Lovely bunting - I can never get enough of it.

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  4. Love your cheerful bunting!! I have been thinking about bunting lately, and you've rekindled my desire to make some!

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  5. Love the knitting and bunting. My Dad used to read the Dick Francis novels and then pass them on to me, they are a good read x

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  6. Your bunting is lovely, I used to read Dick Francis but haven't done so for years, it must be fun summer reading!

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  7. Hi there, just popped in from Ginny's Yarn Along and delighted to discover your lovely blog, and a fellow South African in England! Love your pretty bunting, and looking forward to following along on your crafty adventures. Love Gilly xx

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