8.3.11

lovely days

{MLF rescuing flattened crocuses at the weekend}


Despite an unwelcome early morning frost, the last couple of days have been beautiful here, I hope they have been for you too.

I'm a busy bee at the moment, with many things to do and several projects on the go but when the sun came out again yesterday, I decided I needed a quick outing. I had just the place in mind too. This place. I Knit is a mere stone's throw from Waterloo Station, dead easy to get to and, as I found out, well worth the trip. What a great place, it is stuffed to the gills with beautiful yarn, knitting and crochet supplies and the largest selection of books and magazines I have ever seen. It runs a variety of courses, including the odd weekender, holds knitting groups in the evenings and over a Sunday roast and unusually it is run by men. Yes, men. Who knit. So knowledgeable. Fab!

Of course I had to come away with a few little somethings, it would be rude not to, after all ..


It's an interesting area to browse as well, with its own market, numerous restaurants and many small shops. I did kick myself though, when I spied some of Boris's bikes gleaming in the sunshine and realised I'd left the camera at home!

Have a lovely day x

15 comments:

  1. Your outing sounds like it was fun. You were very restrained if you only bought the bits and bobs you show. Or was there a little bit of wool purchased too?

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  2. What a fabulous outing! Looks like a wonderful place, I would've been in there for ages!
    The weather is gorgeous here too! Doesn't it make you smile when the sun comes out!
    Rachel x

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  3. It sounds like you've discovered a real treasure trove. What lovely fun for your girl, to pick crocusses in the midst of that flowery field.

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  4. What a lovely little trip out. Like you, I was kicking myself the other day. I used to have EVERY Laura Ashley Catalogue - right from the very first one that I had diligently saved, taking up spacwe I didnt have. About a year ago, I threw them in the recycling bin. Have you seen how much they go for on the tinterweb!!!!! xxxxx

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  5. Oh lovely, knitting shopping is my favourite, that place sounds brilliant! Of course you had to buy something. :)
    Our weather has been gorgeous up to today that is, it's dull and we're forecast rain, sadly! I had got used to the sunshine!
    Vivienne x

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  6. Another good reason to come up to London and I could fit it in with the fabric shop you mentioned at Clapham quite easily - mmnnn now where's my diary?!

    Jane

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  7. Love the photo of your little one rescuing flowers :-) Ooh that shop sounds like heaven!

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  8. Little sweetie rescuing crocuses - how lovely to walk in such a flowery field, and glad you had fun with your trip too.

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  9. I've managed to while away time in that shop... wonderful. There is also a fantastic vintage shop just up the road too.

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  10. Thanks for sharing this knitting place...somewhere I must go next time I'm in London! I loved the picture of your little girl in the flowery field, so sweet. Have a lovely week with all your projects!
    Helen x

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  11. I shall expect to see lots of new knitting projects from you !
    We have a haberdashers/woolshop run by a man nearby - he always knows his stuff, too.

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  12. Kate, I've been away from my blog and missed your lovely giveaway - dang!

    Is Lower Marsh where they have the fab book stalls - or am I getting that mixed up with Gabriel's Wharf? I should know really ... being an ex south London girl!

    Looks like you bought in a good haul from your trip.

    Bless the little one for rescuing the crocuses!

    Jeanne
    xx

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  13. Oh, that does sound lovely. Look at all the Crocus Pocus there! So pretty. Gets me thinking that I could really use an outing soon, thank you for the idea. So now I can blame you if I come home with a little something or 2.

    I love your lacy bracelets! If only I could wear alpaca next to my skin. The color is delicious!

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  14. I've just found your blog, and am adding it to my favourites! I love the picture of your dear little girl rescuing the crocuses.
    We stayed on the South Bank a couple of years ago, but I didn't know of that market (I live in Australia and it will be quite a while before I get back to the UK!)

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