Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

Hope you are all well and warm.

We seem to go from freezing frosty days to warmer wetter days.

Not much sun here that's for sure.

Something a little brighter in my garden is my Winter Beauty Clematis.

Not masses of flowers but it is trying.

As for the rest of the garden, still not looking nice but I have read

that I shouldn't prune too much - I need to wait for all the frost to go.

Perfect excuse to ignore it all a little longer.

Crochet

 I revisited a finished blanket to add a wider border.

Hello Winter Blanket.

I felt the blanket was a little too small for the end of my bed.

I had visions of adding little squares but got lazy and just did rows.

I'm not convinced I like the wider border but it has made the blanket 

a nicer size.

My scarf is finished.

The colour is Peony and darker in real life.

Despite the lattice pattern it is snuggly.

It is long, wraps around twice.  I haven't really been anywhere to 

wear it, fellow dog walkers may have seen it!

I have resisted the urge to start Attic 24's CAL - Harbour Blanket.

It has been hard as I do enjoy following these things but trying to be practical.

In my mission to sort, clear and tackle all outstanding items

(it will not last - it's a January thing!)

I have been working on this rug making cushion kit.

Or 'bunny with the big bum' as it has become known.

I am nearly there - making sure I do at least 2 rows a day.

I'm finding him quite endearing and impressed how the textures are emerging.

The 'fun' will be making it into a cushion although I have cheated a little

and bought a pre-prepared panel with inserted zip.

I never knew they existed until I looked online.

Telly

A Very British Scandal

BBCiPlayer

The story of events surrounding the notorious divorce of the 

Duke and Duchess of Argyll during the 1960s. 

 

Starring Paul Bettany and Claire Foy.

Just three episodes and it was excellent, stellar acting throughout.

Detailing their difficult relationship and vicious divorce,

all of it shocking and scandalous at that time.

It's a definite recommendation from me.

Other stuff

Thank you for your very kind words on the loss of Darcy cat.

I still go to get out a feeding bowl for her, it will take time.

Thankfully the other cats do not appear to be missing her.

I look out at her place in the garden and know that it has to come down

at some point but waiting until Spring.

This weekend - I am visiting the kitchen supplier, this time Elliott

is coming with me to take a look.  I am rethinking a few things,

including the worktop so hopefully making a decision.

There isn't a great deal more happening at the moment -

(not unless you are following the news!)

I've been head down working all week - 

it feels like a January if that makes sense.

 Wishing you all a lovely weekend - take care friends.