2.3.11

lacy bracelets


You'd think that any pattern with just 31 rows would be a mighty quick project wouldn't you? Not in my house it ain't. Notwithstanding the fact that I'm not exactly speedy on those bamboos, it certainly doesn't help having a couple of frisky kitties watching your every move and pouncing when you're mid count on the most complicated of rows! Adorable as they are, kittens and knitting are certainly no match made in heaven.


The yarn is Artesano 4-ply Alpaca which could well have been made in heaven though, it really is something special, ultra soft and luxurious. So many tempting colours make for a difficult choice but in the end I plumped for violet. And the pattern? Yep, it's Jenny and her Purls of Wisdom again!


These of the fruits of my own crafting over Half Term and I have a couple of girlies in mind for them so into some tissue paper and off they will go. Meanwhile, another project beckons.

Ooh and look what I won from Elsy's recent giveaway. It was waiting on the door mat when I came home at the weekend - isn't it lovely? Thank you Elsy, I wish I could crochet.


Wishing you all a happy day and if you're waiting for new school results, I really hope you get your first choice.

13 comments:

  1. greenrabbitdesigns02/03/2011, 03:26

    Love the bracelets Kate!! Gorgeous!
    Lucky you too, winning the pretty potholder. I still can't believe my luck. :)
    Vivienne x

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  2. Four little Frogs02/03/2011, 04:04

    How lucky you are to be able to do that ! I'm jalous ! ;))

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  3. Diane02/03/2011, 04:22

    Love the bracelets. The wool looks fab. x

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  4. Pipany02/03/2011, 05:04

    The colour of that wool is so pretty. perfect for spring. well done you for managing to knit anything with the kittens to help! x

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  5. Heather L.02/03/2011, 05:18

    I love the potholder you won! Have just popped over to Elsy's blog and see that she has started on one of Attic 24's shawls! My sister and I have just started one as well....

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  6. nimble fingers and steady eyebrows02/03/2011, 05:51

    Love, love, love them! I must get my copy of Purls of Wisdom out and give them a try :) Laura x

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  7. la inglesita02/03/2011, 08:32

    You have the best taste when it comes to picking colours. Adorable.
    Maria

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  8. Dawn02/03/2011, 08:38

    Really like the sound of Purls of Wisdom - must keep a look out for it.
    Yes, we got our first choice school, in fact our only choice! Our alternatives are 15 miles away and always over-subscribed, so we don't have what you would call choice!

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  9. walter and me02/03/2011, 12:34

    These are so pretty, well done you! I have the book in my clutches now, just need to find time to add another project to my list!

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  10. Tracy03/03/2011, 15:54

    Those bracelets are a beautiful colour Kate. They look very warming too. T x

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  11. Naturally Carol03/03/2011, 23:15

    Lovely knitting work..love the colour too. Maybe people who draw and paint cute pictures of kittens with knitting and wool have given up knitting and taken up art? What a cool surprise to find on your doorstep!

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  12. Helen Philipps06/03/2011, 08:14

    I love the pretty lacy bracelets - the buttons look very sweet on them too. Lucky you winning the lovely potholder! Have a great week.
    Helen x

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  13. Four little Frogs20/03/2011, 12:33

    Wonderful ! You know you can do the same for the kids's ankles ! It's gorgeous !

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