When I read I switch of completely.  I plonk myself down & read & read like a woman possessed until the book is finished.  I’m sure it’s not the healthiest way to devour literature & consequently I don’t read as much as I’d like … my family needs feeding after all.

I was sent Like Being a Wife (a collection of short stories) last year & found it to be the perfect antidote to my obsessive nature.  I took the book a story by story just when I had a few moments … very civilised.

The wet, windy and grey few days in Queensland meant that I had the luxury of having absolutely nothing to do.  I spent a lazy afternoon finishing Like Being a Wife by Australian author Catherine Harris.

Catherine writes beautifully.  She is witty & wordy & wonderful.  I highly recommend this work of fiction to you all.

Giant thumbs up Catherine.

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Catherine Harris interviewed.

Like Being a Wife from the publisher.

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Just look at that INCH high stack of full size pattern pieces from Pip Lincolne‘s new book!

Always one to appreciate the details…imagine my excitement when I opened the pattern envelope at the front of the book & was greeted with this pile of deliciousness.

I’m still unsure what I’m going to make but I’m fairly certain it will involve the ponies.

See you tomoz with a (hopefully finished) something from Sew La Tea Do.

PS:  Hooray for Pip for totally getting off her butt & making stuff happen.

I am the very proud owner of a Victoria Mason Granny Square ring. I love it!

I shall be sporting this little baby at the Finders Keepers on Sunday (& quite likely until my dying day).

Are you going? I’m just a little bit excited about the whole event. I’ve been lucky enough to get an advance showing of the wares of both Victoria & Shannon.  I think it’s going to be a ripping weekend.

Vic has a very special Finders only offer which you should absolutely know all about...

Maybe see you Sunday?  I’ll be helping out Shannon (& chewing the fat with the Mikes crew).

These are the best hooks in the universe. Perfect slipability & pretty colours too. I got them from meet me at mikes on Saturday.

I had a lovely weekend. I had the sticks out while the girls puzzled in the craft room, got whipped at scrabble, hooked a bit. Yesterday I saw Making it Handmade which left me feeling more excited about making stuff and about the fabulous people who actually get off their butts and make an ace documentary about it. Terrific effort Anna Brownfield.

It’s Leonie’s wrap.

I hooked it like Michelle, Kate & Tania … I’m way to slow on the sticks.

I followed Leonie’s directions for the measuring but I left it a bit shy of where I want it to sit as I expect it to drop with wear over the next couple of days.

I’m calling it the Chameleon because it looks completely different in different light & depending what you’re wearing underneath (or if you stand against a rust wall I’ve discovered).

Just as I did with the slashed vest, the armholes are set a little higher to give more flexibility. It can be worn upside down, inside out & round about. You can check that out here.

Details…
Yarn – Cleckheaton Coutry Paintbox 8 ply Col: 31
Hook – 9mm (yep 9 – I was going for drape)
Stitch – I used double crochet (Aus/UK) or US single crochet

Edited to add: I used 6 balls & my wrap was 23 inches x 34 inches

Happy weekend all.