Knit, knit, knit, just to stay warm!

OK, the nights are already getting bite-y here. A Canberra weather thing that you learn pretty quickly when you move here, is that when Autumn hits, it packs a punch. Usually by Anzac Day, the Winter woollies are out and the heaters are on.

Only 2 weeks ago we were wearing shorts - now I'm sleeping in socks, and the heater is at the ready.

So I knit at night to keep warm, keep away from the pantry, and keep my position on the couch!

I'm still doing the socks, but the beanie for myself is now at the front of the queue -

The one I'm doing is kind of number three, without the dangly/pompom-y bit. Very simple, nicely shaped.

The flash does not do justice to the wool - have a look here. It's lovely and toasty, 8 ply on old size 7 (4mm?) needles. 134 stitches cast on and about 40 rows of ribbing for a folded-over brim that will make sure my bad-hair-days are covered up! Luckily the kids are too young to say "Mum, PLEASE don't wear that to take me to school", so I am safe!


When I want a change, I have these scarves on the go for each of the kids. Colours all chosen by The Little People.

Back to it - I'll try and finish this weekend!

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