Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

It is time for another Friday Chat Day, let's see what random

ramblings I can bring you this week! 

It has been a very quiet week in the Emberson household,

possibly the change in the weather but I haven't felt like venturing too far.

I relented and put the heating on and that definitely felt cosy.

This week the focus has been on yarn, getting organised and 

making headway with some of my WIPs.

Another mustard throw is near to finishing.

I made one a couple of months ago, (my very first commission)

and it seemed popular so I've decided to make another. 

It's a knitting project as opposed to crochet and I'm using 

ginormous needles on a loop which was tricky initially, 

nearly poking various eyes out, but fine now.

I will be placing this throw up for sale once finished, hopefully this year!

Mustard is definitely the 'in' colour, I'm seeing it everywhere.

Pixel cat is not convinced by this season's colour though! 

  

So... I found out that you don't need to buy yarn, you just place bags of it 

together and it breeds all by itself!

Within a very short period I realised I needed to get the yarn stash

under control.  I have a Dad-made unit at the top of my landing, 

(it used to house a great deal of craft items when I crafted at home).

I thought it could be re-purposed and went online to look for baskets that would fit snugly.

Two days later I emerged (slight exaggeration) and was 

delighted to find these rattan ones from a company called Wovenhill.

They do the job perfectly and now I can see at a glance

how much yarn I need to use up! 

  

And here's a little gem that is crochet and nothing to do 

with attempting to deplete my yarn stash.

My Dad was out cycling and found this keepsake.  How sweet.

I've been reading a lot about these RAKs (random acts of kindness) 

and I knew that people were painting pebbles etc, but had yet to see one,

it certainly warms the heart.

This week's viewing whilst knitting/crocheting...

Outlander - available on Amazon Prime.

OK, so I gave this series a shot last year and lost interest but I 

decided to try it again and I'm now nearing the end.

My humble review:  I do love a bit of time travel but it does get a 

little farcical at times.  The heroine, Clare at one point, is supposed 

to age 20 years, the only indication is a few grey hairs that disappear by

the end of the episode.  I shouted at the screen "give that girl some wrinkles".

Bella agreed.

That said, it is entertaining with a rather handsome Scotsman 

and my English/Scottish history has certainly improved.

I definitely need viewing recommendations, I'm enjoying 

World on Fire on BBC1 - that is definitely gritty and realistic! 

As some of you may know I live in a tiny Victorian Terrace (the VT)

so my garden is pocket sized. 

It is rare to see wildlife unless you count the numerous cats (3 are mine),

so I was both shocked and excited to discover a squirrel sitting boldly 

on my fence this week.

I grabbed my phone and attempted a little video.

It hasn't been back although the following morning I espied a robin.

At this rate I'll be locking my cats in and ringing David Attenborough! 

I must mention Mum - thank you for the comments asking after her.

Glad to report she is doing much better.  

She still has a few obstacles to overcome 

but the hospital appointments are not quite so frequent.

As you can imagine, she's keen to 

get back to normal with her housework and gardening.

I think that wraps up this week's natterings.

Time is ticking by so fast and the website is in its final months

so definitely keep a lookout for the continuing bargains.

Take care friends - wishing you all a lovely weekend

and feel free to stop by next Friday.