A Short Update For WIP Wednesday

 Wow.. doesn't the weeks fly by, 1st June already - can you believe it??

I thought I'd give you a short synopsis of where I am currently with my WIP's -I currently have four on the go (well two actually, number three (the scarf) is hibernating - it's the small needles can't face them...... and number four (the square for the quilted throw) is well....hanging around, waiting for me to get bored with the other projects and come back to it!!!.


So what have I been working on??  If you follow me, you'll know about the Shrug - well that's nearly finished, as you can see here:

Well actually its progressed a little bit more than this picture (and yes I did weave in those ends!!)  I've picked up the stitches and now working on the border and then it's done - bar the washing and blocking!!!  I'm getting a little bit excited about blocking this, as I have just been educated on why you need to block - so I have ordered my T-Pins and am raring to go!!

I've also started knitting a poncho for Miss H (daughter in case you're wondering!!).  No pics yet, I will upload and show for next week (ahh the suspense...!!!!)

 I've just bought some mohair in red and am itching (not literally), to cast on for a shawl..watch this space!

Until then...you can check out other WIP's with Tami's Amis.  

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!