A little bit of what you fancy does you good

Today this meant a brisk stroll that turned into a two hour walk because Moss loves swimming in the stream near our house. Followed by wading in the flooded fields and puddles.

I managed to plant my garlic (in between the curly kale I planted in the autumn) to ward off any nasties lurking in the soil. With a mild winter (so far) the ground was lovely to work on.

Now for some crochet and knitting time in front of the tv, I love Saturday afternoons don't you? I'm going to finish the heart scarf (above) and block it tomorrow night then finish my blackberry stitch beanie, maybe complete another row of my granny stripe blanket and find time to sew and felt my little hearts. So many projects so little time ;-)

Enjoy your weekend whatever takes your fancy!

Comments

mrsnesbitt said…

I had a pizza last Saturday - haven't had one in years - had extra anchovies much to family disgust - so I had even more! lol!

25 January 2014 at 10:43

Kathy said…

Great Blog, love those knitted hearts, any chance of the pattern. Will be ideal for my Grand daughters wedding as bunting, and all sorts of other decorations.

25 January 2014 at 11:26

Eight by Six said…

Thank you Kathy - I have added the link to the knitted hearts pattern, you cn knit one in about 5 mins they are so easy

25 January 2014 at 12:38

Eight by Six said…

oh pizza and with anchovies my favourite too!

25 January 2014 at 12:39

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