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Happy Halloween



It's hard to believe that today is the 31st October, all Hallows Eve, its just too warm isn't it? I took a quick walk outside my office at lunchtime and it is a beautiful day out there. Warm and breezy with such lovely autumnal colours that I am missing from my office desk.

fallen leaves

some leaves still on the tree outside my office

fallen leaves, a sign of autumn


I stated my Moss Stitch snood last night, and I've almost knitted through one ball. I love the colour and its so soft. Should have it finished this weekend and I plan to knit another one in a different colour. Enjoy your Halloween, I'm off for a swim, my local pool will be empty!


Moss stitch snood in progress


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mamasmercantile said…
Happy Halloween to you too hope you have a great swim.
31 October 2014 at 07:20
Ingrid K. said…
Hi Amanda!

Yes, it is hard to believe. I just blogged about having new flowers appearing on my balcony - and it is the first of November!!! Today was a glorious day, lots of sunshine and it felt warm!

Love your moss stitch scarf/cowl, it looks beautiful!!!

Happy knitting!
Ingrid xx
http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be
1 November 2014 at 10:55
Amy at love made my home said…
Those pumpkins are great aren't they, lots of fun. xx
3 November 2014 at 06:17
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