Recently in Poppy Baby Bolero Category
Miles of eyelets and a thick book. When I raised my head from my work this weekend it was almost evening. But I'm done with both! There is only seaming left, and my input into Cara's K1R2.
Remember Poppy, the little bolero I made last year? (Refresh your memory here.) I received this a couple of months ago and *finally* remembered to post it. I also made her a little hat. Isn't she adorable? I want to smush her face! And I'll get a chance to, soon!
Reading: I, Claudius by Robert Graves. There are so many names in this book. At page 54 it's starting to get interesting, so I think I'll stick with it. Last week my easy reads were Marian Keyes' The Other Side of the Story and James Patterson's London Bridges. I've already read all of Keyes' other books, all of them very light in tone and quirky girl stories. Patterson's book, however, I didn't enjoy very much. I've read all his books and his writing has gotten to be very... spare. As in short sentences, short chapters (it ended at chapter 86?) and a whole lot of mental filling in. If you started reading his Alex Cross novels with this, you wouldn't like it very much. Start with his earlier stuff. Also, finished Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. An interesting book, not a bad way to finish, but I think it could've been better. That's all I'm going to say for now! Go to K1R2 May 2 for the discussion, okay?
Pattern: Poppy from Debbie Bliss' Cotton Angora
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora in White
Needles: US8
This baby bolero is for my friend's daughter, born in December. It'll be a while before she can fit in this! I made the smallest size in a little over a week (procrastination over finishing, as usual). The yarn is a soft, warm white, which I think is perfect for babies. I would make this again for other little girls. (Couldn't get a light picture; it's depressingly gloomy with the rain)
A little stash and candy enhancement, courtesy of Mia, my Secret Pal 2 giftee. Heart-shaped melon gummies, fruity hard candy, and chocolate! I've never had Dagoba Organic Chocolate, so the lavender-and-blueberry flavor was a treat for me. And of course, chocolate for a cause is always a good thing. The hardest part is the self-control! The handpainted yarn, more than 500 yards I'm guessing, is a mix of pinks, and blues with some teal and purple. It's beautiful. This is destined for either Kate's Clapotis or Polly's Kiri (links to pdf) in the future. Thanks so much, Mia! And we're okay, the rain has been horrible but thankfully we're not in any of the flooded or damaged areas.
Mmmm, melon gummy... so yummy in my tummy!
Currently reading: Kottke, whose entries are a varied range of topics that are informative, thoughtful; The Old Hag, a beautifully designed site that makes reading enjoyable; and Petite Anglaise, a Brit's life in France.
