Yarn

There seems to be yarn everywhere in my house at the moment, some on cones, some wound waiting to be dyed, some dyeing, some drying and finally some all ready to go to Sydney. On the left are two skeins of really yummy squishy cashmere/wool/sock yarn. Not sure how much of this I can part with.

Pattern and No Shampoo

I have finally finished some new patterns and will slowly put them in the shop today!

No Shampoo Update: It has been a year since I stopped using shampoo and conditioner and I don't think I will be going back. I admit I have used it a few times. I don't care what the hairdresser uses if I get a great head massage and a few weeks ago I thought I would use it and see what happened for a week. It went straight back to being greasy and not nice. So I am very happy using a bicarb soda mix every few days and a rinse of diluted apple cider vinegar. I haven't even being doing that for the girls. Their hair just gets rinsed with water and feels and smells fine. Life is so much better without the screaming that always comes whenever we tried to shampoo their hair. So I highly recommend giving it a go.

Edited to add: I use about 1 tbsp of bicarb in 1/2 cup of water and that seems to work for my hair, but I guess everyone might need a slightly different amount. I think I might use a few tbsp of vinegar in half a cup of water (I am a great measurer).

Socks

I'm still trying to knit using the magic loop. I think I could get used to it, but it is slow going at the moment.

Desert Twirl Quilt

A couple of pictures from of my new quilt, can't write more, must get back to pattern writing so I have it ready for the Stitches and Craft Show.

Holidays

And we are back. We spent a great few days down in Albany. The girls had a great time with their cousins and rode their bikes whenever they could. it was all pretty perfect until the last night when there was some vomiting, some more in the car on the way home and then some colds and croup. So another lazy day I think for all the children, while I dye yarn and sew diamonds together in preparation for The Stitches and Craft Show. I am dyeing lace and sock yarn, mostly kettle dyed I think. I am embracing the unexpected results and surprises that you get from kettle dyeing at the moment.

Interview

I'm enjoying five minutes, a hot chocolate and the internet by myself while I am on holidays.
No pictures to show or craft to share, but Amanda has done a lovely interview with me over on The Made On The Left blog. Have a great week!

Evie and my Scarf

There was only one child at home to model my scarf today. I managed one photo in focus. Evie has become the walking, climbing, child proof gate opening, draw emptying, hard to catch, house destroying child that makes you want to tear your hair out. Luckily she smiles and laughs all the time. Who could be cross at this little face?