Tuesday 2 August 2016

A Dolly Mixture of a Post

We have been away camping for a few days and now have a couple of days to ourselves before we head off again.  So I thought I would do a round up post of what I have been up to.
On Wednesday we drove to a campsite on the East coast near a place called Cromer.  It is famous for its crab and so in the box is a salad of Cromer crab.  It was an absolutely gorgeous place and we hope to return. 
 We then moved onto the Norfolk racetrack - Snetterton for a weekend of racing for the boys.  We had a brilliant time with great racing and lovely hospitality.  I didn't get much time for crafting (namely knitting my socks), but I intend to make up for that now before we head to the other side of the country to see Grandma on Saturday.
 On the note of socks - here are the two I have on the needles at the moment.  The ones above are for me.  Both are knit in The Knitting Goddess british wool and nylon, the above is Mathematical Camel spit, and the bits that look grey on the monitor are really green.  Below are the socks I am knitting for Daniel and these are in Scooby Doo.  Both pairs are blueberry waffle, I have completed fish lips kiss heels on all four and will do a rounded toe on them all, which is all my favorite recipe!
I am hoping to finish both by the end of the week.
Next up is my Buchanan.  I have finished all the bust increases and now am ready to join the sleeves.  I didn't take that with me camping but I think I might save it for mum's, as the colourwork is about to start - hurrah!
That's pretty much it for the knitting.  Hopefully I will be able to get to some sewing this week.  I ordered three pieces of fabric (sorry the pic is upside down!), some superhero fabric to make the boys PE bags and two pieces to make myself bags.  The bottom piece is of flower fairies which I used to love reading about when I was little.
I have also cut out the fabric to make myself a Mimi top by Tilly and the Buttons.  My intention is to make this and then use a pattern I have for a button through skirt and join the two patterns together to make myself a dress!

Finally, me and Thomas whipped up a batch of these this morning and very nice they were too!
I will link up with everyone altogether today and try to do separate posts next week.
Linking with A Year of Projects on RavelryNicoleTammy and Ginny.

14 comments:

  1. Glad you guys had such a good time! I love the blueberry waffle socks. Have seen them a lot lately and I hope one day to be able to make them. That fabric is going to make great bags!!

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    1. Blueberry waffle is a great pattern, interesting enough but easy to do!

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  2. Sounds like you've been enjoying summer.
    Beautiful socks! That's one of my favorite patterns, too.

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  3. What a great time it sounds like your family had. Your yarny projects are wonderful as always, Lucy. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on the top and skirt/dress. That sounds really interesting. And those muffins look absolutely scrumptious. Enjoy your trip next weekend!

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  4. What a great time it sounds like your family had. Your yarny projects are wonderful as always, Lucy. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on the top and skirt/dress. That sounds really interesting. And those muffins look absolutely scrumptious. Enjoy your trip next weekend!

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  5. You are busy and productive during your travels. The fabrics look great.

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  6. Love your progress on the socks ( l love the FLK heel too) and your fabric is wonderful. My favourite project is those cupcakes...looks good enough to eat! ;)

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  7. Love your progress on the socks ( l love the FLK heel too) and your fabric is wonderful. My favourite project is those cupcakes...looks good enough to eat! ;)

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  8. Looks like you all had fun and I love the socks. I've been looking at the Knitting Goddess yarn and I may just have to try some out. Can't wait to see your bags and enjoy your next trip.

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    1. Oh do - The knitting Goddess yarn is gorgeous, great service and if you sign up to the newsletter there is always a discount voucher.

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    2. Oh do - The knitting Goddess yarn is gorgeous, great service and if you sign up to the newsletter there is always a discount voucher.

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  9. Nice travel and adventure pics. Glad yo had a good time away, the boys look like they're having fun.
    Good luck with finishing your socks and the Buchanan.

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  10. Wow, you have been busy! I love your socks and your other projects. The sock knitting is contagious and I finally decided to give it a try.

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