C is for.............

Colour.  Another thrilling instalment from.....

I know it's hard to believe but my wardrobe is not very exciting on the colourful scale of things.  In fact it's quite boring - grey, blue, browns, the occasional red, green and white but huge amounts of black.  I've decided I like black, it's easy, goes with almost everything and is quite slimming (which is extremely important believe me!!).

However, with summer approaching, I'm going to make a concerted effort to buy and wear more colourful items of clothing and of course, that will involve being on the look out for colourful yarn - can my heart take the excitement???!!!

I'll leave you with one of my colourful borders in my garden.  I look at nature and think look at the wonderful colours that God has created....I'll use this to inspire me!!

A is for Acrylic (The Twist)

Well I am doing the A to Z blog challenge, as part of my Ravelry Group, courtesy of An Accidental Knitter and so am dealing with the theme "Acrylic".  Now this is more like a tale of two "Acrylics" and if you read on you'll get my drift......

Acrylic No. 1:-  is of the yarn type.  The very first yarn that I learnt to knit with and I used it for years and had no problems with it.   To be fair I did only knit throws and scarves but it did the job and for the most part, turned out quite well. 

So I was a happy lady, until I discovered that there was another world of yarn out there, when I decided to try my hand at pattern knitting and that they actually recommended certain yarns to use.

I discovered Cashmere, Bamboo, Silk, Mohair, 100% Wool, etc.  Was quite tempted to become a yarn snob until I actually realised that I cant afford most of them...unless they were on sale (and it would have to be a good one at that) - come on 12/15 quid a ball..???!!!  - and even that is good pricing compared to some!!

So I  have decided (amongst the other yarn that I use) that I actually do like acrylic...the range of colours, easy to get hold of, great for some projects apart from throws, not irritating on the skin like some natural fibers and cheap - so there!
 

Acrylic No. 2: - I've just discovered that I am allergic to the Acrylic used to overlay nails!  Oh woe..woe...woe is me!!!

I loved my nails, long, strong and with the ability to keep nail polish going for 2 weeks without having to re-paint them.





Now I am reduced to itchy, peeling fingers, short nails and medicated cream - what is going on?

I've worn false nails and overlays for years with no problem and now for the last two times of doing my nails
- this!  (I'm not going to show you a photo - it's too devastating!!!)

Oh well I guess I am now resolved to stay with my natural nails but at least I can knit something with my affordable Acrylic yarn..mmmm..bitter...sweet!