It is fun to join in with a Yarn Along to see what others are making. I have been joining in with Ginny, but I have felt a bit of a fraud as she asks us to share our latest yarny work and the book we are currently reading.
I don’t seem to read any more – I don’t know why, lack of concentration or something like that. However I do like to watch films and TV series on DVD
and this means I can keep knitting, sewing or doing crochet as I watch or listen.
One of my favourite DVDs is Marie Antoinette
I love its quirkiness and the colour palette – as it says “a love letter to cake”! I have watched it over and over again, pausing to wonder at the fabulous food concoctions and patterns on the clothes and furnishings – it is a veritable visual feast!
And my latest yarny project has been inspired by Mrs Snail, who in true Permaculture style is re-using and recycling odd bits of yarn by tying them together and making hats – I’m going to give it a go.
I’m so glad I did save all the off-cuts.
Please feel free to join me by leaving a link in the comments – I’d love to know what you are making and/or what films or other DVDs you have enjoyed.
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I am currently trying to knit a shawl as I recently heard I am going to be a great aunty! I am not getting that far with it, but have got until February! I love the idea of being able to use all the odd bits of wool to make something else.
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How lovely Eddie! You will make good progress once autumn sets in I expect. xx
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Yes, that is what I am hoping 🙂
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Thanks for the mention… I have far too many bits of yarn around the place, not just the ends, but little (and not so little) balls left over from previous projects. At present (having a surfeit of tea cosies) I’m focusing on hats…I finished a very silly one last night (partly made whilst watching bake off) which I might post about later,
As for reading and knitting/crochet… well I just can’t do it. Instead I listen to audio books. I’ve just finished Joanne Harris’ Chocolat trilogy (again) and have started one called ‘The Watchmaker of Filigree Street’… bliss whilst sitting in the limery watching the rain!!
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You inspired me! Thank you! And yes me too with the little balls of yarn as well. I’m wondering if I will have enough for a cushion cover – I need a cushion to put in the caravan and that might be just the thing! (I will be in Solva next week and the weather looks rubbish!) I read Chocolat when the books came out (I was still reading then) Audio books sounds like a good plan – do you get them from the Library? How lovely to have your limery at last! I will look up ‘The Watchmaker of Filigree Street’, thanks for the tip. xx
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The library does do audio books, but I buy mine as downloads for my mp3 player.
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Ah! I don’t have one of those. Maybe I could get them fro iTunes – will have a look.
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Works on tablets (android of ipad), computers and lots of fancy phones these days.
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Ok, thanks – I’ll investigate!
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Do you buy them from Amazon?
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Audible ( which is now owned by Amazon)
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I have tried reading and crochet (or knitting) but it is tricky! Interesting that you are going to make one of those hats. I’ve seen the picture and am looking to make something with mine but not sure what.
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Exactly, I just can’t read and knit at the same time – that’s why I like to listen to iPlayer or have a DVD on – then I don’t miss a moment of creativity time. I don’t know what I’ll make with my oddment ball of yarn yet, it is rather relaxing just creating the ball!
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Interested to see what you do make. I made my bowl with the tiny bits but I am collecting my longer scraps and collecting ideas!
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How strong is your bowl? What are you able to put in it – it does look fun, but quite delicate – not sure it would survive the onslaught of my grandchildren who are all 8 and younger.
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I recently watched ‘The Way’ on dvd starring Martin Sheen that I really enjoyed 😊
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Ooo great thanks, I will add that one to my list – I have a monthly subscription with Cinema Paradiso. xx
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We don’t tend to watch DVDs. But is was very excited to watch Bake off last night! I tend to use my off cuts for toys! I thought that the hat by Dr Snail would make a lovely tea cosy!
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Ah yes Bake Off! My daughter and her friends absolutely LOVE it! And the kids love Junior Bake off and have it on the iPad to watch on long car journeys. Yes a tea cosy would be a good idea.
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