There I was on Monday morning complaining about the cold southerly wind that had made life difficult for days on end when by late afternoon it was ‘all change’ – which meant it was smiles all round at ‘my happy spot’ early Tuesday morning
Empty beach – calm seas – pleasant temperatures- book to read – what more could I want 😊😎
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Well, a large bright striped beach towel would have been nice.
But it’s back home in the hall cupboard!.
10mins down the road the day we left I remembered I hadn’t picked them out when gathering up all those odd tucked away at the back bits to bring so had to make a quick stop at BigW in Mackay as we passed through the day we arrived . No big ones like that anywhere so had to make do with a couple of oversized dark bath sheets instead….no problem though (Animal Aid will benefit) these will just replace a couple on their way out at home.
Shifting sands have covered the flat rock. Could be different again in a couple of years time
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I had another little think about the ‘baby jacket’ during the windy days and found this in amongst some patterns brought up from home. 4ply – which could work with that yarn….so nothing ventured – nothing gained.
Looked simple, kimono style, straight up & down with some shaping on the fronts along with guernsey style dropped sleeves. I’ll place buttons/button holes where those ribbons are. Plain stocking stitch with a purl stitch at regular intervals to give a little interest.
Well, that’s what I thought…..
Except these are the instructions for what I thought was just a purl stitch!
Does anyone understand them…..
because for the life of me I can’t get my head round them at all!
So I’m using a purl in that spot😊🧶
Now I’m off to enjoy some more of an (ex library) Ann Cleeves – a surprise find in the laundry room. A surprise because I’d only been talking to someone about it recently.
The Crow Trap – Vera’s first appearance (1999) and my first time reading about her.
A really good read that has me turning those pages
Today is the day Kat and friends gather for Unraveled Wednesday – books and craft and ways of the world are the talking points. Why don’t you pop over and see what’s going on
Still Waters 
Those knitting instructions have me scratching my head. Good that you have the experience to make adjustments.
Enjoy your sunshine and book.
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lol don’t need to be told twice re. the book and sunshine 😊
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What a gorgeous spot to sit and read! In reading those instructions, it sounds a bit like making a bobble. I did find a couple of videos on YouTube regarding the MK (Make Knot) stitch.
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I didn’t even think to look online Kat…..a purl stitch will cover the spot. And be much easier on my brain than trying to make a bobble type stitch. I did used to enjoy making ‘blackberry stitches’ (knit several times into same stitch) then grew tired of all the messing around.
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I can just about manage plain and purl; anything else is beyond me! So well done you.
What a lovely location to sit and read,
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It really is a lovely spot Liz. I look forward to seeing it and enjoying it for a couple of months each year
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What a beautiful beach and reading location. I love the little kimono. I’d have substituted a purl stitch also. I can’t make heads or tails of those instructions.
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What was odd about this pattern Jane was it had ‘easy knit’ at the beginning- obviously relating to the design and not the weird stitch
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I do like that little kimono style for a baby. It seems like it is less fuss for a new Mom and comfortable for the babe.
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No I couldn’t make head nor tail of those instructions. The crow trap is good. I am rewatching all of the Vera series’ at the moment. Enjoy the beach!
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Just finished the book and yes agree it was a good tale. Kept me interested right to the end. Didn’t see it coming as I had no idea who the ‘killer’ was. Will have to investigate others in the series sometime
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It sounds like you had a lovely turnaround from chilly winds to a perfect beach day! A bright striped towel would have been the cherry on top, but it’s great that you found a solution with the bath sheets. Your plan for the baby jacket sounds charming, and it’s always exciting to repurpose patterns and yarn for a new project. The kimono style with dropped sleeves and simple details sounds like it will turn out beautifully.
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I am pretty sure those instructions were written by a Bulgarian witch and translated to English by a Ukrainian refugee.
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Totally agree with you there 😊👍
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