I am totally in love.

Heather - Item #125

Has anybody made this and, if so, how hard was it? I am not an expert by any means but I don't mind a good challenge.

Fall has almost arrived here. Temperatures are down to around 4 or 5c at night. My peas are turning yellow already. Wouldn't mind but I haven't even picked any beans yet. Our growing season is sooooo short up here.

Has anybody been Mars watching? Saw it the other night with an almost full moon to the left of it. And two nights ago we had the most amazing display of Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Was like a symphony in the sky.

Front of the cross-over sweater is finished.



I am about halfway through the back now (just started the ribbing). It has been hard to find time to knit lately. Either nice weather so I want to be outside,or Jesse doesn't want to nap for long, or too much work to do.

Jesse (2 years) has a girlfriend (Meg - nearly 2). He wants to spend most evenings with her lately. Meg is the one at the back. Georgia (4) is on the left and my little man Jesse is on the right.



He has always shown more interest in girls *�*

The river valley is thick with sweet smelling smoke. I wondered if the latest forest fire had been put out, Checked Forestry's website and I guess the fire it still buring.
Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development - Forest Fire Situation Report

Had problems with my blog and blogger so there have not been any updates lately. Hopefully this will post.

The cross-over sweater front is now on one needle. Left and right sides are knitted together onto one needle just under the bust. Then k3, p1 starts. I know - Jackie is NOT a ribbing fan but I love this sweater so much that I will really, really try.

Another scorcher here today 24C/75F already. I think we will be over 31c again today. Shouldn't complain as we will probably get snow in about 6 or 7 weeks (and I am deadly serious). A forest fire was pretty close to us yesterday. I noticed the smoke when I was waiting for DH's plane to land at the little airport here. The water bombers were on it within minutes and it seems to be out. Sure hope so.

Finally Chickami is finished - after having frogged it due to baggy armholes. I made the straight version with wide straps. It matches the first Sitcom Chic cardigan that I made. Very easy pattern to follow. Straightforward design. I would highly recommend it.



Now I plan to make a start on the Cross-Over Sweater. I just read the first part of the instruction. It is knitted from the neck down. Should be interesting. Using Stahl Bandolino in Turquoise.

Disaster struck. Chickami was about 85% finished and I realised that it was going to be far too big around the armholes. I often have problems with clothing in that area. So I am going to get out my yarn winder and undo all my work ...big sobs

Water bombers are taking off over my house. What a noise! We have a forest fire near the settlement of Enterprise which is 20 minutes drive from here. The storm crashed by at lunchtime and we had a feeling it would start fires. Had hoped it would cool the air. No such luck. Still 84f or 29c.



On another note, a delivery of yarn just arrived with Elann Sonata in shades of purples. Ooh, nice colours. Thinking about another BoatNeck shell or Chickami for that.